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2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (spray drift review)

2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a systemic phenoxy herbicide used post emergence for the control of broadleaf and grass weeds on crops, commercial and industrial areas, turf, forestry and waterways.

2,4-D documents and links

Title Date
Update on the progress of the 2,4-D review Nov 2010
Reconsideration of Label Approvals of Products Containing 2,4-D (PDF, 512kb) May 2010
Gazette notice annoucing the 2,4-D spray drift review (PDF, 68kb) May 2010
Media release - Regulator to Tighten Controls to Limit 2,4-D Spray Drift Risk May 2010

For more information please contact the Chemical Review Program on (02) 6210 4749 or by email to spraydrift@apvma.gov.au

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