Inert Ingredients of Pesticides

Besides active ingredients that kill insects, rodents, or weeds, chemicals in pesticide also include the so-called inert ingredients—chemicals in pesticides that perform functions other than controlling pests.

Examples of inert ingredients are emulsifiers, solvents, aerosols, fragrances and dyes. Many pesticides companies treat information on inert ingredients of their products as proprietary and are not willing to disclose such ingredients. Therefore, no health and safety information about the inert ingredients that are already on the market.

However, pesticide manufacturers and the Environmental Protection Agency are in the pressure from consumers and environmental advocacy groups to reveal all of the chemicals in pesticide formulations, including the inert ingredients. Let's see what actions will be taken by pesticide manufacturers and the Environmental Protection Agency under such pressure.

More info: http://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i2/Pesticide-Industry-Stands-Firm-Amid.html