Agent orange (paraquat) was used as a defoliant in the Vietnam "police action." Is it still used today in or by the US, and if so, what is it called now?

Buck540

In early 1971, the U.S. Surgeon General prohibited the use of Agent Orange for home use because of possible harmful effects on humans and on June 30, 1971, all United States defoliation operations in Vietnam were brought to an end. Feb 23 05, 2:40 PM

dejavucub4

It is now labeled under the product name Gramaxone by Syngenta Corp.EPA reg#10182-372,Now used more than ever,This came as a purprise to me as my uncle was one of the 1st vets to receive an Agent Orange settlement and died later from it,and this came to my attention when the ag station I work for required me to apply it(useing extreme caution).Source WWW/CDC/Facts about paraquat. Feb 23 05, 5:26 PM

Baloo55th

Always been available under that name or as paraquat. If you accidentally drink any, DO NOT drink water but get medical help immediately. Otherwise, it's not too bad as those things go. Breaks down when it gets to the soil. Feb 23 05, 6:04 PM

Stew54

Paraquat is a herbicide and quite toxic until it has been absorbed into the ground, which is why its use is restricted in many countries and banned in some. It is being phased out of amateur gardening products allowed to be sold in the EU at the moment (farewell "Pathclear"!) But Agent Orange isn't the same substance. One of the constituents of Agent Orange (2,4-D) is very widely used around the world (including in the US) as a herbicide and is also subject to some restrictions in various countries because it is toxic if swallowed or inhaled. But the deadly 2,4,5-T component of Agent Orange which carried the dioxin contamination is banned in most places I think. Feb 23 05, 6:56 PM

potterguy

I hope it's not in use anymore. My urologist was aghast at what it had done to my system when he analyzed my testicular biopsy. It's not fun stuff, and it's certainly not good for you. Feb 23 05, 9:25 PM

Buck540

Today it is called Nutrasweet... Feb 24 05, 4:54 AM

dejavucub4

It is supposed to be banned for aireal application but....rumers have it that it is still bieng used this way and backed by the U.S. in the drug wars on cocaine and marijuana and poppy/heroin fields and has been found in these narcotics on the market. Feb 24 05, 1:58 PM