Diquat Dibromide Mitigation Proposal for Reduction of Human Exposure By
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Diquat dibromide is used for desiccation of seed crops and potatoes, and for weed control of non-crop terrestrial and aquatic areas. The absorbed daily dosages for various work tasks were estimated in the exposure assessment document for diquat dibromide and range from 0.03 to 7.8 ug/kg/day. Based on the adjusted Estimated-No-Effect-Level (ENEL) of 33 ug/kg/day for developmental toxicity in rabbits, some of the work tasks require additional mitigation measures to reduce exposure below the target level of 0.33 ug/kg/day. The mitigation measures proposed in this document reduce the estimated exposure below the target level for all work tasks, except for aerial flaggers and applicators using backpack application equipment.
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