Dicamba

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Dicamba (3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid) is a benzoic acid herbicide.[1][2] Pesticide Action Network lists it as a "Bad Actor" chemical, a developmental or reproductive toxin, and a potential groundwater contaminant, with slight acute toxicity.[3]

Dicamba Manufacturers

Within the U.S. over 1000 dicamba products are registered with the EPA. Manufacturers include:[4]

Resources and Articles

Related SourceWatch Pages

References

  1. Classification of Herbicides, Accessed July 17, 2012.
  2. Dicamba, Accessed July 17, 2012.
  3. Dicamba, Pesticide Database, Accessed July 17, 2012.
  4. Dicamba Products Currently Registered in the U.S., Accessed July 12, 2012.

External Resources

External Articles

  • Caroline Cox, "Dicamba," Journal of Pesticide Reform, Vol. 14, No. 1, Spring 1994.