Chemical Summary for 2,4-D from www.PesticideInfo.org

Toxicity of 2,4-D

Toxicity Summary by Category
PAN Bad Actor Acute Toxicity Carcinogen Cholinesterase Inhibitor Water Contaminant Developmental or Reproductive Toxin Endocrine Disruptor
Not Listed Moderate Possible No Potential
Suspected

Identification and Use of 2,4-D

Chemical Class and Use Type
Chemical Class Chlorophenoxy acid or ester
Use Type Herbicide, Plant Growth Regulator
Other Names for this Chemical
(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid; 00636 (CA DPR Chem Code Text); 00636 (CA DPR Chem Code); 026 (PDP Code); 030001 (US EPA PC Code Text); 2, 4, D; 2, 4-D; 2,4 d; 2,4-D; 2,4-D (acid); 2,4-D present as acid; 2,4-D [Acetic acid, (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-]; 2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid; 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid; 2.4 D; 2.4D; 24D; 30001 (US EPA PC Code); 636 (CA DPR Chem Code); 636 (CA DPR Chem Code); 94-75-7 (CAS number); 94757; 94757 (CAS number without hyphens); Chlorophenoxy Herbicide 2,4-D; Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid; Weed - Broom (Use 3 code nos. 012301, 013803 and 030001); Weed - Broom (Use 3 EPA PC code nos. 012301, 013803 and 030001)

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