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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with: Desmetryn 

Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Desmetryn.

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Desmetryn


Of the class Triazine,

Herbicide

Chemical name: N2-isopropyl-N4-methyl-6-methylthio-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine

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Trade or generic names

Semeron (Novartis)

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

Fat hen, annual broad leaf weeds, and some grasses in herbs, onions, leeks, confier seedbeds
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Used to control

Selective triazine - herbicide used to control broadleaf and grassy weeds.

(Photosynthetic electron transport inhibitor)

Absorbed by leaves and roots.

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Known risks associated with high exposure

testing on rats and mice indicate adverse effects on prostate, liver and kidneys. No carcinogenic effects reported.
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Other information

tends to be absorbed from water into sediments.

Some incompatibility with insecticides

Very few risks, some skin sensitisation when applied intradermally

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Links

Extoxnet: Extension Toxicology Network

 

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