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Diuron

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Summary

Chemical name
Diuron
EPA PC code
035505
CAS number
330-54-1
CA DPR chem code
231
Chemical class
Urea
Molecular weight
233.1
Use type
Herbicide
EPA Registered
Yes
PAN Bad Actor
PAN created the term PAN Bad Actor for pesticides that are carcinogenic, reproductive or developmental toxicants, cholinesterase inhibitors, groundwater contaminants and/or have high acute toxicity. Read more
Yes
Highly Hazardous Pesticide
PAN International maintains a list of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) that are classified by recognized authorities as highly hazardous to human health and/or the environment. Read more
Yes
Drift Prone (VP)
Low

Toxicity of Diuron

Acute Toxicity
Acute toxicity refers to the immediate effects (0-7 days) of exposure to a pesticide. Highly acutely toxic pesticides can be lethal at very low doses. Read more
Slight
Endocrine Disruptor
Suspected
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
No
CA Groundwater Contaminant
Known
Carcinogen
Yes
Bee Toxicant
EPA maintains a list of pesticides considered highly toxic to bees, and these pesticides are also included in the PAN HHP List. Read more
Not Listed
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicant
Some pesticides cause reproductive and developmental harm, which can include birth defects, infertility, sterility and impairment of normal growth and development. Read more
Yes

Other Names for Diuron

00231 (CA DPR Chem Code Text )
032 (PDP Code)
035505 [US EPA PC Code, Text ]
231 (CA DPR Chem Code) )
3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea
330-54-1 (CAS number)
330541
330541 (CAS number without hyphens)

Toxicity of Diuron

Acute Toxicity
Acute toxicity refers to the immediate effects (0-7 days) of exposure to a pesticide. Highly acutely toxic pesticides can be lethal at very low doses. Read more
Slight
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicant
Some pesticides cause reproductive and developmental harm, which can include birth defects, infertility, sterility and impairment of normal growth and development. Read more
Yes
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Some pesticides inhibit the enzyme cholinesterase, which is essential for transmission of nerve impulses. Read more
No
Endocrine Disruption
Many pesticides can interfere with proper functioning of estrogen, androgen and thyroid hormones in humans and animals. Read more
Suspected
Carcinogen
Several organizations evaluate and rank chemicals for their cancer-causing potential. PAN's summary listing reflects the most toxic ranking assigned. Read more
Yes

Reproductive & Developmental Toxicity

California Prop 65 Developmental Toxicant
Not Listed
CA Prop 65 Male Reproductive Toxicant
Not Listed
U.S. TRI Developmental Toxicant
Yes
U.S. TRI Reproductive Toxicant
Not Listed
CA Prop 65 Female Reproductive Toxicant
Not Listed

Cancer Information

CA Prop 65 Known Carcinogens
Yes
TRI Carcinogen
Not Listed
IARC Carcinogens
Not Listed
Global Harmonized System
1
U.S. NTP Carcinogens
Not Listed
Mutagenic
Not Listed

Endocrine Disruption

EU ED Rating
Suspected

Diuron POISONING: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Summary signs & symptoms for chemical:
  • Systemic toxicity is unlikely unless large amounts have been ingested.
  • Many substituted ureas are irritating to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
  • Coughing and shortness of breath.
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, confusion and electro
Summary signs & symptoms group:
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Treatment:
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Symptoms of Exposure from the International Chemical Safety Card:

Route of Exposure Symptoms First Aid
Inhalation No Data No Data
Skin No Data No Data
Eyes No Data No Data
Ingestion No Data No Data

Environmental Toxicity

For in-depth information on Ecotoxicity by Chemical, Species, and Effect, we encourage users to visit EPA's ECOTOX site which is updated regularly. We provide detailed, step-by-step search guidance on our Ecotoxicity Resources page, so users can more easily access and use EPA's site.

Water Contamination Potential

CA Groundwater Contaminant
Known
Aerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
372.0
Adsorption Coefficient (Koc)
499.0
Anaerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
995.0
Hydrolysis Half-life (Avg, Days)
1,290
Water solubility (mg/L)
36.0

U.S. National Drinking Water Standards

Lifetime Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
Not Listed
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (mg/L)
Not Listed
Reference Dose (g/kg/day)
3.0
One Day Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
1,000
U.S. Drinking Water Equivalent Level (mg/L)
100.0
Ten Day Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
1,000
Concentration With Lifetime Cancer Risk (mg/L At 10-4)
200.0

PRODUCTS CONTAINING Diuron (77 Results)

4% bromacil + 4% diuron granular weed killer
Bear-ox 2-2 granular weed killer
Big-t msma-diuron
Borea k-10
Boundary df herbicide
Cardi a non-selective weed killer
Carso magnum 24
CHEMPAR DIURON 80% WP WEED KILLER
Chlorea-k granular
De anza granular weed killer 2+2
Dibro 1 granular weed killer
Dibro 2+2
Dibro 4+2
Diuron 80 wp
Diuron df
Diuron flowable
DIURON TECHNICAL
DIURON TECHNICAL
Dropp ultra cotton defoliant
Du pont karmex herbicide
Du pont krovar ii herbicide
Dual 100
Dugger granular weed killer
Dupont 40 % bromacil and 40% diuron powder
Dupont diuron 80 dry herbicide
Dupont diuron mup
Dupont diuron technical
Dupont karmex df herbicide
Dupont krovar i weed killer (wettable powder)
Dupont krovar ii df herbicide
FASCO CARDI-X
G-12 b granular vegetation killer
GABRIEL DIURON 80% W. P. FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES ONLY
Gator granular weed killer
Ginstar ec cotton defoliant
Ginstar(r) 4.5 sc cotton defoliant
Guardsman 2413 granular weed & grass killer
Hi-yield topsite 2.5g herbicide
Hi-yield vegetation killer, granular
J. c. industries granular weed killer
Karmex dl diuron weed killer
Lilly/miller granular noxall vegetation killer
Marc 21 granular weed and vegetation killer
Monobor-chlorate granular d weed and grass killer
No. 2396 croaker granular weed killer
Nufarm imazuron herbicide
Nufarm tdz + diuron sc cotton defoliant
Perdition
Perdition granular herbicide
Perdition ii granular herbicide
Precision granular weed killer
Redi-pik 1.5ec cotton defoltant
Riverdale dibro 2+2
Riverdale dibro 2+4
Riverdale dibro 4+4 granular weed killer
Riverdale dibro 5+4
Riverdale dibro granular weed killer
Riverdale diuron 80 wp weed killer
Riverdale granular vegetation killer
Rocima 63 industrial microbicide
Sahara dg herbicide
Scorch granular
Smcp granular dy-kil-20 non-selective weed & grass killer
Stakil 2244 granular weed killer
Stakill
Super-flo diuron flowable
Surefire herbicide
Termiban
Topsite 2.5g herbicide
Troysan diuron technical
Vanguard 2413 granular weed and grass killer
Vigoro broad spectrum weed & grass killer
Weed free plus
Weed killer plus d
Weed-free g
Zilch granular weed killer
Zobar 1 weed killer wettable powder
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Usage Map

US Pesticide Usage Map for Diuron

Pesticide Usage Data

This map shows estimated agricultural usage of Diuron across the United States.

View USGS Data

Data source: U.S. Geological Survey National Water-Quality Assessment Project

PRIMARY USE IN CALIFORNIA (29 Results)

Crop or Site Gross Pounds Application Rate (lbs a.i./acre) Acres Planted Acres Treated Application Count
All sites 169,446 2.7 167,302 390,554 4053
RIGHTS OF WAY 79,145 29.3 2,381 2,701 330
ALFALFA 31,325 1.46 12,365 21,447 228
WALNUT 10,377 1.69 6,559 6,131 138
COTTON 8,979 0.03 116,835 340,886 2443
GRAPE, WINE 8,277 1.4 17,635 5,907 214
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 7,969 0 0 0 185
OLIVE 7,247 1.93 4,751 3,753 67

Related Chemicals
PAN groups chemicals in our pesticide database based on their relationship to a parent compound. Read More

Chemical Name CAS Number Chem Use Type U.S. EPA Reg PAN Bad Actor
PAN created the term PAN Bad Actor for pesticides that are carcinogenic, reproductive or developmental toxicants, cholinesterase inhibitors, groundwater contaminants and/or have high acute toxicity. Read more
3,4-dichloro aniline 95-76-1 Breakdown product Not Listed Not Listed
3,4-Dichlorophenyl urea 2327-02-8 Breakdown product Not Listed Not Listed

International regulatory status

UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP)
A “POP” pesticide has been targeted for global phaseout under the Stockholm Convention for Persistent Organic Pollutants. Read more
Not Listed
UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC)
Not Listed
PAN International Ban List
PAN maintains a list of pesticides banned around the world, and the data are now available in an interactive map. Read more
Yes
EU Registered
No

Us regulatory status

U.S. EPA Registered
Yes
U.S. EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide (25b list)
No
U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant
Not Listed

California regulatory status

CA Registered
Yes
CA Toxic Air Contaminant
Not Listed
CA Groundwater Contaminant
Known

Allowable residue levels

Codex Alimentarius(UN FAO Maximum Residue Levels
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European Union Maximum Residue level
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U.S Maximum tolerance level
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