Invited Perspective: Pesticide Adjuvants and Inert Ingredients - A Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Environmental and occupational pesticide exposure and human sperm parameters: A Navigation Guide review

Eric T. Knapke et al.

Summary: The global decline in sperm counts has been associated with the increasing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, particularly pesticides. A systematic review of 19 studies found consistent associations between pesticide exposure and reduced sperm quality, especially in terms of sperm motility and DNA integrity. Despite some variations in the findings for sperm concentration and morphology, there is sufficient evidence to support the toxicity of pesticides on male reproductive health.

TOXICOLOGY (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Health, Pesticide Adjuvants, and Inert Ingredients: California Case Study Illustrates Need for Data Access

Caroline Cox et al.

Summary: This article discusses the difficulty in tracking the use of pesticide adjuvants and inert ingredients using APNOHO as a case study. It highlights the potential human and environmental health risks associated with widely used alkylphenol ethoxylates like APNOHO. The paper recommends including adjuvants and inert ingredients in pesticide hazard evaluations and calling for regulatory requirements to identify all ingredients on product labels.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Lifetime Pesticide Use and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance in a Prospective Cohort of Male Farmers

Jonathan N. Hofmann et al.

Summary: The study revealed a significantly elevated prevalence of MGUS among farmers compared to the general population, with associations found between MGUS and certain pesticides, such as permethrin. The findings highlight potential health implications for individuals exposed to permethrin in various settings.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Does polyacrylamide-based adjuvant actually reduce primary drift of airborne pesticides?

Doron Katzman et al.

Summary: This study investigates the impact of chemical adjuvants on airborne-pesticide drift, finding a higher primary drift of airborne pesticides in the presence of adjuvant in the spraying solution. Wind tunnel experiments show that while the addition of adjuvant leads to a shift in droplet size distribution towards larger droplets, it also increases the concentration of fine droplets.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences