| Impact ID | 7970 |
| Impact Type | Harvest |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | Echinochloa crus-galli contains diethyl phthalate and phthalic acid, derivatives of which are used commercially in plasticizers in high-molecular-weight polymers. Unfortunately, these derivatives are toxic to humans, animals, fish, aquatic invertebrates, algae, and other microorganisms. |
| Reference | 24940 |
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