The weedkiller Paraquat is so dangerous that, in order for it to be sold in the United States, it must be dyed blue as a warning, scented to discourage contact, and laced with a vomit-inducing agent in case it is swallowed. Not only is it highly poisonous upon immediate contact, but it has also been shown to cause Parkinson’s disease and birth defects. Yet it can still be legally sold and used in the United States. This is not the case in the rest of the world. Paraquat has been banned in over 30 countries—including China, the country in which it is primarily manufactured.
At Frost Law Firm, PC, we are currently representing clients who have been diagnosed with an illness after exposure to Paraquat. We invite you to contact our office to speak with a Paraquat lawsuit lawyer about your case. For those seeking information about the process of receiving Paraquat compensation after an injury or illness, we provide information about how to file for a Paraquat settlement and why this legal step is so important.
In this article we provide information about the brand names of Paraquat and which companies manufacture products that contain Paraquat. Please reach out to our team of attorneys with any further questions.
What Companies Manufacture Paraquat?
The chemical paraquat dichloride is probably best known in the U. S. under the commercial name Gramoxone, manufactured by the company Syngenta. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Syngenta for its negligence in the manufacturing, promotion, and sales of Paraquat-containing weedkillers. The U.S.-based Chevron Chemical Company is also currently facing lawsuits due to its heavy involvement in the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of Paraquat herbicides.
But does Paraquat have other names? In fact, there are multiple Paraquat products manufactured and sold by multiple companies. At least 377 companies worldwide sell Paraquat-containing products. Knowing what products contain Paraquat and which companies manufacture Paraquat is essential to determining whether or not you may have been exposed.
Below is a list of products containing Paraquat and the companies that manufacture them.
- Gramoxone – manufactured by Syngenta
- Cyclone SL 2.0– manufactured by Syngenta
- Preeglone – manufactured by Syngenta
- Quik-Quat – manufactured by Drexel Chemical Company
- Ortho Paraquat CL – manufactured by Chevron Chemical Company
- Ortho Diquat 2 Spray – manufactured by Chevron Chemical Company
- Blanco – manufactured by Altitude Crop Innovations
- Parazone 3SL – manufactured by ADAMA Group Company
- Devour – manufactured by Innvictus Crop Care
- Nuquat 250 – manufactured by Nufarm
- Bonfire Herbicide – manufactured by United Phosphorous
- Bonedry – manufactured by Sinon USA
- Crisquat-D – manufactured by Crystal Chemical Inter-America
- Willowood Paraquat 3SL– manufactured by Willowood USA
- Helmquat 3SL – manufactured by Helm Agro
- Para-SHOT 3.0 – manufactured by Sharda USA
- Firestorm – manufactured by Chemtura Corporation
- Tigris Paraquat 3SL – manufactured by Tigris
- Paraquat 43.2% SL – manufactured by RedEagle International
This list includes some of the more widely-used brand names of Paraquat herbicide on the market, but there are many others being sold and used every day in the United States.
Is Paraquat in Roundup?
Both Paraquat and Roundup are powerful weedkillers that have had lawsuits filed against their manufacturing companies in recent years. It’s understandable that there is confusion between the two products, leaving many wondering: Is Paraquat contained in Roundup? Are Roundup and Paraquat the same? The answer is no, these are two separate products using different chemicals to kill weeds.
Monsanto’s Roundup does not contain Paraquat. And Paraquat products do not contain glyphosate, the chemical used in Monsanto’s Roundup. Glyphosate is a weaker chemical than Paraquat, and many farmers use the two chemicals together to more thoroughly eliminate unwanted plant growth.
There is even greater similarity between the two herbicides—both Paraquat and the chemicals in Roundup are known to cause Parkinson’s disease. But because these are two different products made by separate manufacturers, the lawsuits against the companies are handled separately.
Why Are Paraquat Lawsuits Important?
Through legal action, our firm works to bring the severe problems in our country closer to solutions. When multibillion-dollar corporations like the ones listed above continue to sell products that end thousands of lives, there needs to be action taken to stop these injuries and deaths.
There is a known link between Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease, and studies showing the dangers associated with prenatal exposure to Paraquat have emerged over the past year. Research-based evidence has demonstrated again and again the dangers of Paraquat to the human body. Yet agrochemical manufacturers, marketers, and sellers, as well as government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have made minimal efforts toward stopping exposure to this toxic chemical.
When Paraquat lawsuits first began to be filed against manufacturing companies, they were filed on an individual basis. However, because of the large numbers of plaintiffs (people filing lawsuits) with similar and related cases, the Paraquat lawsuits have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL). This is a way for multiple related cases to be handled in a single court. Based on updates current as of October 2021, there are nearly three hundred actions pending in the Paraquat MDL. In this MDL, Judge Nancy Rosenstengel of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois will be overseeing the trial set for November 2022.
When to Find a Paraquat Lawsuit Attorney
We understand that many people who have been exposed to Paraquat and diagnosed with an illness may not know what legal steps to take. Our website provides information about the legal options for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after Paraquat exposure. To learn more about Paraquat lawsuits, please visit our Paraquat lawsuit FAQs page.
Individuals affected by this dangerous herbicide may be eligible for Paraquat compensation. If you believe you may be eligible to file for a Paraquat settlement, we encourage you to reach out to our office as soon as possible. We are currently taking new clients to join the Paraquat MDL. Our first step will be to schedule a free consultation to discuss how you or a loved one has been affected by Paraquat. After we listen to your story, we will have a better understanding about how we may be able to help you move forward.
