Diphenamid is an acid amide herbicide, a non-hormone type translocating field soil treatment agent.
Diphenamid N,N-dimethyldiphenylacetamide
Diphenamid is not a medical substance. It is a herbicide, used to control weeds in crops like soybeans, cotton, and peanuts [1]. It works by inhibiting the growth of weeds’ roots and terminal leaves [3].
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Exposure to diphenamid can occur through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion [3]. If you or someone you know has been exposed to diphenamid, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
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