01-19-2014, 09:19 AM
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyphosate#...ental_fate
The toxicity of glyphosate is usually associated with the surfactant (soap) used to break down waxy layers on leaves to allow easier penetration of the herbicide, not the glyphosate itself. Maybe like consuming some liquid dish soap?
quote:Other information: http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/glyphosate.html
The median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197 days; a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested. Soil and climate conditions affect glyphosate's persistence in soil. The median half-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days.[20]
The toxicity of glyphosate is usually associated with the surfactant (soap) used to break down waxy layers on leaves to allow easier penetration of the herbicide, not the glyphosate itself. Maybe like consuming some liquid dish soap?