Diquat

CAS Number

231-36-7

Synonym

6,7-Dihydrodipyrido[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazinediium dibromide; 1,1'-Ethylene-2,2'-bipyridyldiylium dibromide

Occurrence/Use

Herbicide (pre-harvest desiccation)

Diquat

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: California Public Health Goals

Water

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: cataracts
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 0.006
Public Health Goal - Download: pesticidebatch092316.pdf
Cancer Risk at PHG: n/a
MCL value (mg/L): 0.02
Cancer Risk at MCL: n/a
Last PHG Revision : 2016
California PHG Comments: OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports