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DCPA, Chlorthal, Clorthal-dimethyl


Trade and Other Names: DCPA is also called chlorthal or chlorthal-dimethyl. Trade names for products containing DCPA include DAC 893, Dacthal, and Dacthalor. It may be formulated with other herbicides such as methazole and propachlor.

Regulatory Status: DCPA is classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP). The U.S. EPA classifies it as toxicity class IV - practically nontoxic. Products containing DCPA bear the Signal Word CAUTION. Its only restrictions apply in Washington State which requires supplemental labeling for Dacthal W-75.

Chemical Class: phthalate compound

Introduction: DCPA is a phthalate pre-emergent herbicide used on annual grasses and annual broadleaf weed species in a wide range of vegetable crops. About 20% of the use of this compound in the U.S. is for homes and gardens. Products containing DCPA may be formulated as wettable powders, granules, or as suspension concentrates.

While there is no toxicological concern for DCPA per se, the technical product DCPA may contain very small amounts of dioxin (2,3,7,8, TCDD) and Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) as impurities, which may be of toxicological concern.

Formulation: Products containing DCPA may be formulated as wettable powders, granules, or as suspension concentrates.

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Basic Manufacturer:

ISK Biosciences
5966 Heisley Road
P.O. Box 8000
Mentor, OH 44061-8000

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 7




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