Chemical Class: amide

Principal Use: herbicide; cancelled most uses USA, 1979 (but still being used)

Use Cluster: Golf Course; Minor Lawn Care

Groundwater Persistance Level: low

Listed on EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Long Term Effects on Mammals: suspect carcinogen; liver damage

Effects On Non-target Species:

immediate toxicity: low for bees, birds, and fish

Transformation Products: N-nitrosamide

Common Trade Names: Clanex; Kerb; Kerb Mix; Matrikerb (with clopyralid); Kerb-50-W; propyzamide; RH-315; Siden (with simazine)

CAS #: 23950-58-5