Chemical Agents

Chemical Properties

Agent PURPLE	A formulation of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T used between 1962 and 1964.
Agent GREEN	Contained 2,4,5-T and was used 1962-1964.
Agent PINK	Contained 2,4,5-T and was used 1962-1964.
Agent ORANGE	A formulation of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T used between 1965 and 1970.
Agent WHITE	A formulation of Picloram and 2,4-D.
Agent BLUE	Contained cacodylic acid.
Super ORANGE	A formualtion of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T used in 1968 and 1969
DINOXOL	A formulation of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. Small quantities tested in Vietnam 1962-1964.
TRINOXOL	Contained 2,4,5-T. Small quantities tested in Vietnam 1962-1964.
BROMACIL	Small quantities were tested in Vietnam, 1962-1964.
DIQUAT	Small quantities were tested in Vietnam, 1962-1964.
TANDEX	Small quantities were tested in Vietnam, 1962-1964.
MONURON	Small quantities were tested in Vietnam, 1962-1964.
DIURON	Small quantities were tested in Vietnam, 1962-1964.
DALAPON	Small quantities were tested in Vietnam, 1962-1964.

Reference: http://www.lewispublishing.com/herbs1.htm

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Summary By Chemical Agent

(Herbicide drums were identified by a 4-inch-wide circular band of paint
colored in correspondence with these color codes.)

CHEMICAL�AGENT	TOTAL GALLONS PROCURED BY�DOD	TOTAL GALLONS USED	PERCENT OF� TOTAL USED	TOTAL GALLONS REMAINING
Green	8,208	8,208	0.04%	0
Pink	122,792	122,792	0.6%	0
Purple	145,000	145,000	0.7%	0
Blue	2,166,656	2,166,656	11.2%	0
White	5,600,000	5,239,853	27.0%	360,147
Orange	13,927,985	11,712,860	60.4%	2,215,125
TOTAL:	21,970,641	19,395,369		2,575,272

The 15,480 drums of agent orange stockpiled at the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) in Gulfport, Mississippi were transferred to the Dutch-owned ship the Vulcanus and destroyed between 15-24 July 1977.

The 24,795 drums of agent orange stored on Johnston Island were subsequently incinerated on the Vulcanus in two loads.

The last of the herbicide orange once destined for the jungles of Vietnam burned on September 3, 1977.

Reference: http://www.gslink.com/arison/orange.html

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2,4-D

Synonyms:	2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Trade Names:	Weedtrine-II, Aqua-Kleen, Barrage, Plantgard, Lawn-Keep, Planotox and Malerbane.
Status:	Still in use. The product carries the DANGER signal word on the label indicating that it is highly toxic.
Organ Toxicity:	Most symptoms disappear within a few days but there is a report of liver dysfunction from long term exposure.
Reference:	http://www.24d.org/ http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/24d-captan/24d-ext.html

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2,4,5-T

Synonyms:	2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) �
Trade Names:	Weedone
Status:	The use of 2,4,5-T in the United States has been cancelled since 1985. As of January 1991, all uses were cancelled.
Reference:	http://www.speclab.com/compound/c93765.htm http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/fung-nemat/aceticacid-etridiazole/acetic-acid/acetic-acid-9-92-rereg.html

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Picloram

Synonyms:	4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
Trade Names:	Grazon and Tordon
Status:	Use is restricted in the U.S. Requires the signal word CAUTION on its label.
Reference:	http://www.speclab.com/compound/c1918021.htm http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/metiram-propoxur/picloram-ext.html

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Cacodylic Acid

Synonyms:

Hydroxydimethylarsine oxide

Trade Names:	Ansar 138, Arsan, Bolls-Eye, Broadside, Check-Mate, Cotton Aide HC, Moncide, Montar, Phytar, Phytar 138, Phytar 600, Rad-E-Cate 25, Dilic, Silvisar 510, Sylvicor.
Status:	Products containing cacodylic acid must bear the signal word "Caution"
Reference:	http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/24d-captan/cacodylic-acid-ext.html http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/cacodylic-cymoxanil/cacodylic-acid/herb-prof-cacodylic-acid.html

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Dinoxol

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Trade Names:	�
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Reference:	http://hammock.ifas.ufl.edu/txt/fairs/15470 http://www.vvaa.org.au/chemicals.htm

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Trinoxol

Synonyms:	2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid Hedonal
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Reference:	http://www.inweh.unu.edu/447/waterguidelines/casname2.html

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Bromacil

Synonyms:	5-Bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil Borea Bromax Urox 'B'
Trade Names:	Borea, Bromax 4G, Bromax 4L, Borocil, Rout, Cynogan, Uragan, Isocil, Hyvar X, Hyvar XL, Urox B, Urox HX, Krovar.
Status:	Still in use.
Toxicity:	Liquid formulations of bromacil are moderately toxic.
Reference:	http://www.speclab.com/compound/c314409.htm http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/24d-captan/bromacil-ext.html

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Diquat

Synonyms:	1,1'-ethylene-2,2'-dipyridylium 6,7-Dihydrodipyrido[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazinediium
Trade Names:	Aquacide, Dextrone, Reglone, Reglox, Weedtrine-D, Aquakill, Vegetrole, Deiquat, Reglon, Tag.
Status:	Still in use. As a moderately toxic material, containers of diquat bear labels with the signal word, "WARNING"
Toxicity :	Cataract formation is the most significant effect of chronic exposure to diquat that is currently recognized. Poisoning by diquat may affect the liver and kidneys. Dehydration.
Reference:	http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/dienochlor-glyphosate/diquat-ext.html http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/dwh/t-soc/diquat.html

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Tandex

Synonyms:	karbutilate CGA 61837
Trade Names:
Status:
Reference:	http://www.v-c-g.com/agranova/herbhist.htm#Synopsis

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Monuron

Synonyms:	Urea, N'-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl- CMU 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylurea Telvar
Trade Names:	Monurex
Status:	Registration with EPA for use as a herbicide was cancelled in 1977; may still be manufactured for export.
Reference:	http://www.speclab.com/compound/c150685.htm http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/fatty-alcohol-monuron/monuron/herb-prof-monuron.html

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Diuron

Synonyms:	3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea DCMU
Trade Names:	Di-on, Crisuron, Diater, Karmex, and Unidron.
Status:	Still in use.
Reference:	http://www.speclab.com/compound/c330541.htm http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/dienochlor-glyphosate/diuron-ext.html

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Dalapon

Synonyms:	2,2-Dichloropropanoic acid
Trade Names:	Dowpon, Basinex P, Devipon, Gramevin, Kenapon, Liropon, Unipon, Dalapon-Na (Dalapon-Sodium), Revenge, Alatex, Ded-Weed, DPA, Dalacide, Radapon.
Status:	Still in use. Containers of the herbicide must bear labels with the EPA warning word "CAUTION."
Reference:	http://www.speclab.com/compound/c75990.htm http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/carbaryl-dicrotophos/dalapon-ext.html

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These chemicals to be added soon:

BINOCTAL

CHLORDANE

DAPSONE

DDT

DEET (Diethyl Toluamide)

EPA

LINDANE

MALATHION

UROX 22

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