Surfactant Coformulants in Glyphosate-Based Herbicides: Current Gaps, and Paths Forward in Human Biomonitoring

Chem Res Toxicol. 2023 Nov 20;36(11):1653-1655. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00276. Epub 2023 Oct 26.

Abstract

Polyethoxylated tallow amine (POEA) surfactants in glyphosate formulations are understudied. They may constitute greater health risks than glyphosate itself. Lack of validated biomarkers of exposure and metabolism, as well as analytical methods for measuring POEA, limit the study of a formulation's toxicity and associated risk.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines
  • Biological Monitoring
  • Glyphosate
  • Herbicides*
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Surfactants*
  • Surface-Active Agents

Substances

  • Surface-Active Agents
  • polyoxyethyleneamine
  • Pulmonary Surfactants
  • Amines
  • Herbicides