Paraquat methosulfate

Synonyms

1',1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-dipyridinium di(methyl sulfate); 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium bis(methyl sulfate); 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridynium dimethylsulfate; Gramoxone methyl sulfate; PP 910; Paraquat I; Paraquat bis(methyl sulfate); Paraquat dimethyl sulfate; Paraquat dimethyl sulphate; Paraquat dimethylsulfate; Paraquat dimetilsulfate; Paraquat methylsulfate; 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-dimethyl-, bis(methyl sulfate); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Herbicides, Bipyridyl

Description

White crystalline solid or yellow solid; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used as a contact herbicide and desiccant; [CAMEO]

Comments

Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [eChemPortal: ESIS] May cause injury to the kidneys and liver; [CAMEO] See "Paraquat dichloride" and "Paraquat."

Biomedical References

Yes

0.05 mg/m3, inhalable particulate matter, as the cation

0.5 mg/m3, respirable dust

Yes

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Skin burns

Not Classifiable

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)