Where It Comes From
Applied to farms, orchards, vineyards, rights‑of‑way, and some landscape sites; spray drift and runoff; residues on fruits and vegetables [1][2].
How You Are Exposed
Eating treated foods; breathing spray drift during or after application; skin contact when applying or touching recently treated plants/soil; drinking water if contaminated [1][2].
Why It Matters
Short‑term exposure can irritate eyes/skin; repeated exposure in animals caused liver effects; EPA sets limits to reduce dietary and worker risks [1][2].
Who Is at Risk
Farmworkers and applicators; people living near treated fields; children; pregnant people [1][3][4].
How to Lower Your Exposure
Follow label directions and re‑entry intervals; stay indoors or away during nearby spraying; wash hands and remove shoes after outdoor work; wash/peel produce; use protective gear if applying; consider certified home water filters if advised by local authorities [1][3][5].
References
- [1]US EPA. Oxyfluorfen: Human Health Draft Risk Assessment for Registration Review (2020). https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0302-0051
- [2]US EPA. Oxyfluorfen — Overview and Decision Documents. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/oxyfluorfen
- [3]US EPA. Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides in Food. https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/reduce-your-exposure-pesticides-food
- [4]US EPA. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides. https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/worker-protection-standard-wps
- [5]US EPA. Home Drinking Water Filtration Fact Sheet. https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/home-drinking-water-filtration-fact-sheet