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Glyphosate

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Summary

Chemical name
Glyphosate
EPA PC code
417300
CAS number
1071-83-6
CA DPR chem code
2997
Chemical class
Phosphonoglycine
Molecular weight
169.1
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 Glyphosate

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
Insufficiently Studied
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
No
CA Groundwater Contaminant
Insufficient data
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
Insufficiently Studied

Other Names for Glyphosate

02997 (CA DPR Chem Code Text )
1071-83-6 (CAS number)
1071836
1071836 (CAS number without hyphens)
2997 (CA DPR Chem Code) )
417300 [US EPA PC Code, Numeric ]
417300 [US EPA PC Code, Text ]
471300 (Old US EPA PC Code)

Toxicity of Glyphosate

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
Insufficiently Studied
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
Insufficiently Studied
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
Not Listed
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
Probable
Global Harmonized System
Not Listed
U.S. NTP Carcinogens
Not Listed
Mutagenic
Not Listed

Endocrine Disruption

EU ED Rating
Insufficiently Studied

Glyphosate POISONING: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Summary signs & symptoms for chemical:
  • Formulations may show moderate toxicity.
  • The trimethylsulfonium salt causes eye irritation in rabbits; some formulations may cause much more extreme irritation of the skin or eyes.
  • Some formulations may show high acute inhalation toxicity.
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 Cough. (See Ingestion). Fresh air rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin No Data Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Diarrhoea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting. Weakness. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
Notes for ICSC Information
The alkali metal and amine salts are readily soluble in water. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Roundup (for the monoisopropylammonium salt) and Polado (for the sesquisodium salt) are trade names.

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
Insufficient data
Aerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
Not Listed
Adsorption Coefficient (Koc)
Not Listed
Anaerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
Not Listed
Hydrolysis Half-life (Avg, Days)
Not Listed
Water solubility (mg/L)
Not Listed

U.S. National Drinking Water Standards

Lifetime Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
Not Listed
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (mg/L)
700.0
Reference Dose (g/kg/day)
2,000
One Day Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
20,000
U.S. Drinking Water Equivalent Level (mg/L)
70,000
Ten Day Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
20,000
Concentration With Lifetime Cancer Risk (mg/L At 10-4)
Not Listed

PRODUCTS CONTAINING Glyphosate (50 Results)

62% glyphosate ipa
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BONIDE KLEENUP CONCENTRATE
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Chemsico herbicide concentrate dt
Chemsico herbicide rtu dt
Departure herbicide
Drexel fomasate herbicide
Drexel glyphosate technical
Drexel glyphosate technical 97.4%
Drexel mes-o-sate herbicide
Dynasty herbicide
Etk-2301 herbicide
Flexstar gt 3.5 herbicide
Flexstar gt herbicide
Flexstar gt manufacturing use concentrate
Fmc glyphosate technical
GLYPHOSATE
Glyphosate 500
Glyphosate 80 df
GLYPHOSATE ACID TECHNICAL
Glyphosate acid technical 2
Glyphosate acid technical 3
Glyphosate acid technical 4
Glyphosate acid technical 5
Glyphosate acid technical dry
Glyphosate diquat prodiamine ew rtu
GLYPHOSATE TECHNICAL
Glyphosate technical (wetcake)
Glyphosate tgai
Glyphosphate technical
Halex gt herbicide
Hm-2028 herbicide
Kull tgai glyphosate
MON 301108 Herbicide
Ortho season-long grass & weed killer
Prodiamine/diquat/glyphosate ew concentrate
Prodiamine/diquat/glyphosate ew manufacturing use concentrate
Round one 41 grass and weed killer
Sequence cs herbicide
Sequence herbicide
Touchdown diquat home and garden concentrate
Touchdown diquat home and garden ready to use
Touchdown herbicide
Touchdown home and garden concentrate
Touchdown liquid concentrate
Touchdown pro herbicide
Touchdown ready-to-use herbicide
Traxion gt
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Usage Map

US Pesticide Usage Map for Glyphosate

Pesticide Usage Data

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

View USGS Data

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

PRIMARY USE IN CALIFORNIA (1 Results)

Crop or Site Gross Pounds Application Rate (lbs a.i./acre) Acres Planted Acres Treated Application Count
All sites 897 1.46 307 614 5
CORN FORAGE - FODDER 897 1.46 307 614 5

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
(Aminomethyl)phosphonic acid 1066-51-9 Breakdown product Not Listed Not Listed
Glyphosate, dimethylammonium salt 34494-04-7 Herbicide Yes Not Listed
Glyphosate-trimesium 81591-81-3 Herbicide Not Listed Not Listed
Glyphosate, diammonium salt 114370-14-8 Herbicide Yes Not Listed
Glyphosate, ethanolamine salt 40465-76-7 Herbicide Not Listed Not Listed
Glyphosate, isopropylamine salt 38641-94-0 Herbicide Yes Not Listed
Glyphosate, monoammonium salt 40465-66-5 Herbicide Yes Not Listed
Glyphosate, potassium salt 39600-42-5 Herbicide Yes 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
Yes

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
Insufficient data

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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