Dangerous Dioxins Found in Widely Used Herbicide 2,4-D

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EMSL Analytical provides testing to identify dioxins and other contaminants in food and environmental samples.

Cinnaminson, NJ, September 11, 2013 -- 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, referred to as 2,4-D, is a common chlorophenoxy herbicide that is frequently used around the world as a plant growth regulator. In a recent investigation of 2,4-D in Australia, elevated levels of dangerous dioxins were detected in a generic version of 2,4-D.
Dioxins are a group of chemically-related compounds that are found throughout the environment worldwide. Over 90% of human exposure to dioxins occurs through food supply, such as meat, dairy, fish, and shellfish. High levels are also found in some soils and sediments. Since dioxins are highly hydrophobic, lipophilic, and non-biodegradable, they tend to accumulate in the fat tissues and biomagnify through the food chain.
Two classes of these compounds are polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs, dioxins) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs, furans). Seven PCDDs and ten PCDFs are highly toxic and have been assigned a toxic equivalency factor (TEF) relative to the most toxic member, 2378-tetrachloro dibenxo-p-dioxin (2378-TCDD), by the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Any 2,4-D that is produced using 2-chlorophenol produces ppm levels of dioxins. Dioxins have been linked to various forms of cancer as well as immune, reproductive, and developmental disorders,” states Scott Van Etten, CIH, National Director of Industrial Hygiene at EMSL Analytical. “Through EPA Methods 1613B and 8290A, EMSL Analytical provides expertise in high resolution analyses for dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in food products such as grains, cereals, starches, vegetables, fruits and pet food.”

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EMSL Analytical provides testing to identify dioxins and other contaminants in food and environmental samples.

Cinnaminson, NJ, September 11, 2013 -- 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, referred to as 2,4-D, is a common chlorophenoxy herbicide that is frequently used around the world as a plant growth regulator. In a recent investigation of 2,4-D in Australia, elevated levels of dangerous dioxins were detected in a generic version of 2,4-D.

Dioxins are a group of chemically-related compounds that are found throughout the environment worldwide. Over 90% of human exposure to dioxins occurs through food supply, such as meat, dairy, fish, and shellfish. High levels are also found in some soils and sediments. Since dioxins are highly hydrophobic, lipophilic, and non-biodegradable, they tend to accumulate in the fat tissues and biomagnify through the food chain.

Two classes of these compounds are polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs, dioxins) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs, furans). Seven PCDDs and ten PCDFs are highly toxic and have been assigned a toxic equivalency factor (TEF) relative to the most toxic member, 2378-tetrachloro dibenxo-p-dioxin (2378-TCDD), by the World Health Organization (WHO).

“Any 2,4-D that is produced using 2-chlorophenol produces ppm levels of dioxins. Dioxins have been linked to various forms of cancer as well as immune, reproductive, and developmental disorders,” states Scott Van Etten, CIH, National Director of Industrial Hygiene at EMSL Analytical. “Through EPA Methods 1613B and 8290A, EMSL Analytical provides expertise in high resolution analyses for dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in food products such as grains, cereals, starches, vegetables, fruits and pet food.”
- See more at: http://www.environmental-expert.com/news/dangerous-dioxins-found-in-widely-used-herbicide-24-d-392639#sthash.DAsgMTTy.dpuf

EMSL Analytical provides testing to identify dioxins and other contaminants in food and environmental samples.

Cinnaminson, NJ, September 11, 2013 -- 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, referred to as 2,4-D, is a common chlorophenoxy herbicide that is frequently used around the world as a plant growth regulator. In a recent investigation of 2,4-D in Australia, elevated levels of dangerous dioxins were detected in a generic version of 2,4-D.

Dioxins are a group of chemically-related compounds that are found throughout the environment worldwide. Over 90% of human exposure to dioxins occurs through food supply, such as meat, dairy, fish, and shellfish. High levels are also found in some soils and sediments. Since dioxins are highly hydrophobic, lipophilic, and non-biodegradable, they tend to accumulate in the fat tissues and biomagnify through the food chain.

Two classes of these compounds are polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs, dioxins) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs, furans). Seven PCDDs and ten PCDFs are highly toxic and have been assigned a toxic equivalency factor (TEF) relative to the most toxic member, 2378-tetrachloro dibenxo-p-dioxin (2378-TCDD), by the World Health Organization (WHO).

“Any 2,4-D that is produced using 2-chlorophenol produces ppm levels of dioxins. Dioxins have been linked to various forms of cancer as well as immune, reproductive, and developmental disorders,” states Scott Van Etten, CIH, National Director of Industrial Hygiene at EMSL Analytical. “Through EPA Methods 1613B and 8290A, EMSL Analytical provides expertise in high resolution analyses for dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in food products such as grains, cereals, starches, vegetables, fruits and pet food.”
- See more at: http://www.environmental-expert.com/news/dangerous-dioxins-found-in-widely-used-herbicide-24-d-392639#sthash.DAsgMTTy.dpuf