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Herbicidal Warfare Vietnam 1961-1971

Bromacil

poison

Poison

1962 - 1964


Synonyms

Bromacil

5-Bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil

Borea

Bromax

Urox 'B'

Molecular Formula: C9H13BrN2O2

CAS number 314-40-9

Trade Names:

Borea, Bromax 4G, Bromax 4L, Borocil, Rout, Cynogan, Uragan, Isocil, Hyvar X, Hyvar XL, Urox B, Urox HX, Krovar.

Bromacil is classified by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a general use herbicide. Dry formulations containing bromacil must bear the signal word "Caution" and liquid formulations must bear the signal word "Warning".



Sources:

~ Wikipedia ~
~ Agent Orange Statistics ~

Pesticide Information Profiles: Facts, Toxicology, use, an overview of each pesticide's toxic effects and their expected actions in the environment.
~ Spectrum Laboratories: Spectrum Laboratories Chemical Fact Sheet ~
~ PMEP: Extension Toxicology Network ~




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