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Atrazine is a chlorinated herbicide of the triazine class. [2] It is used to prevent pre-emergence broadleaf weeds in ... Its use was banned in the European Union in ...
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In response to concerns about the safety of certain food additives, the UK FSA commissioned a study by researchers at Southampton University of the effect of a mixture of six food dyes (Tartrazine, Allura Red, Ponceau 4R, Quinoline Yellow WS, Sunset Yellow and Carmoisine (dubbed the "Southampton 6")) and sodium benzoate (a preservative) on ...
This is a list of herbicides.These are chemical compounds which have been registered as herbicides.The names on the list are the ISO common name for the active ingredient which is formulated into the branded product sold to end-users. [1]
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Simazine is an off-white crystalline compound which is sparingly soluble in water. It is a member of the triazine-derivative herbicides, and was widely used as a residual non-selective herbicide, but is now banned in European Union states. [2] Like atrazine, a related triazine herbicide, it acts by inhibiting photosynthesis. It remains active ...
Atrazine is the most widely used restricted-use herbicide, however there are over 700 RUPs as of 2017. Many insecticides and fungicides used in fruit production are restricted use. [ citation needed ]
The triazine family of herbicides, which includes atrazine, was introduced in the 1950s; they have the current distinction of being the herbicide family of greatest concern regarding groundwater contamination. Atrazine does not break down readily (within a few weeks) after being applied to soils of above-neutral pH. Under alkaline soil ...