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Iron HEDTA (034702) Fact Sheet

 

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Issued: December 09, 2008

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  1. Description of the Active Ingredient
  2. Use Sites, Target Pests, And Application Methods
  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health
  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment
  5. Regulatory Information
  6. Registrant Information
  7. Additional Contact Information

Summary

Iron is a ubiquitous inorganic element in the environment. Iron HEDTA and other similar chelates like Fe EDTA have been applied as liquid fertilizers in soil and foliar applications for many years to address micronutrient deficiencies in plants. This product is intended for use in residential and commercial areas on lawns, commercial right of ways, golf courses, parks and playgrounds to control weeds, algae and moss using ground equipment. Based on the data reviewed by EPA, Iron HEDTA will not cause adverse effects to humans and other non-target organisms when used according to label directions

  1. Description of the Active Ingredient

    2. The active ingredient Iron HEDTA is a deep red, odorless liquid compound.

    Active ingredient name: Ferric HEDTA or Iron HEDTA

    CAS Registry Number: 17084-02-5

    OPP Chemical Code: 034702

  2. Use Sites, Target Pests, And Application Methods

  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health

    4. The substance used in the toxicity studies was the TGAI/EP containing 26.52% Iron HEDTA. The substance is in Toxicity Category IV for acute oral, acute dermal, acute inhalation toxicity, and eye and dermal irritations. The substance is not a dermal sensitizer. Based on the review and analysis of the guideline studies, no additional toxicity data are required to support non-food uses of this biochemical.

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  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment

    5. The substance used in the toxicity studies was the TGAI/EP containing 26.52% Iron HEDTA. The substance is in Toxicity Category IV for acute oral, acute dermal, acute inhalation toxicity, and eye and dermal irritations. The substance is not a dermal sensitizer.

  5. Regulatory Information

    6. On August 17, 2007, W. Neudorff GmbH KG, submitted an application for the registration of the end use products (EP) NEU1173H Concentrate herbicide containing 26.52% w/w Iron HEDTA EPA Registration Number 67702-EA, and NEU1173H RTU, containing 1.5 w/w Iron HEDTA EPA Reg. Number 67702-ET. A notice of receipt of the application for registration of Iron HETDA as a new active ingredient was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2008 (73 FR 36076) with a 30-day comment period. No comments were received following this publication.

    On December 9, 2008, the Agency granted the registration of the end use products (EP) NEU1173H Concentrate herbicide containing 26.52% w/w Iron HEDTA EPA Registration Number 67702-26, and NEU1173H RTU, containing 1.5 w/w Iron HEDTA EPA Reg. Number 67702-27

  6. Registrant Information

    7. W. Neudorff GmbH KG
    c/o Walter G. Talarek, P. C.
    1008 Riva Ridge Drive
    Great Falls, VA 22066

  7. Additional Contact Information:

    8. Ombudsman, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)

    Office of Pesticide Programs
    Environmental Protection Agency
    1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20460

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