Prodiamine

Prodiamine is an herbicide that works by preventing cells in plants’ roots and shoots from dividing. It is low in toxicity to people. It does not dissolve well in water and binds tightly to soil. It breaks down slowly in soil, but rapidly if exposed to sunlight or if it is in water. Prodiamine is low in toxicity to bees and other beneficial insects but moderately toxic to earthworms. It is toxic to some aquatic animals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) considers prodiamine a “possible human carcinogen.”

Information about Prodiamine

• What is prodiamine?
• What are some products that contain prodiamine?
• How does prodiamine work?
• How might I be exposed to prodiamine?
• What are some signs and symptoms from a brief exposure to prodiamine?
• What happens to prodiamine when it enters the body?
• Is prodiamine likely to contribute to the development of cancer?
• What are some other non-cancer effects of exposure to prodiamine?
• Are children more sensitive to prodiamine than adults?
• What happens to prodiamine in the environment?
• Can prodiamine affect birds, fish, and other wildlife?

Prodiamine Fact Sheet (Web | PDF)

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