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Herbicidal Warfare Vietnam 1961-1971

Dalapon

Trade Names:

2,2-Dichloropropionic acid. Some trade names include Dowpon, Basinex P, Devipon, Gramevin, Kenapon, Liropon, Unipon, Dalapon-Na (Dalapon-Sodium), Revenge, Alatex, Ded-Weed, DPA, Dalacide, Radapon.

Dalapon is classified by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a general use herbicide. Containers of the herbicide must bear labels with the EPA warning word "CAUTION."

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 ~