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GlyphosateChlorpyrifos
TypeHerbicideInsecticide
Chemical classPhosphonoglycineOrganophosphate
CAS number1071-83-62921-88-2
EU statusApprovedNot approved
US statusRegisteredRegistered
Active US products51729
EU approved16/12/202301/07/2006
EU approval expires15/12/203316/01/2020
ADI0.5 mg/kg bw/day
ARfD1.5 mg/kg bw
AOEL0.1 mg/kg bw/day
Hazard statements
  • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects

ADI is the acceptable daily intake, ARfD the acute reference dose and AOEL the acceptable operator exposure level. See the glossary for each term.