Dalapon is a synthetic organic compound controlled in drinking water under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Dalapon is used primarily as a herbicide to control grasses in a variety of crops, as well as in non-crop applications including lawns, drainage ditches, and industrial areas.
Dalapon chronic exposures have the potential to promote increase kidney-to-body weight from long-term exposures above the MCL.
Dalapon is often referred to by other names, including: 2,2-dichloropropionsaeure natrium; Dowpon; 2,2-DPA, gramevin; propionic acid, 2,2-dichloro-; radapon; and unipon.
Paragon is capable of testing for Dalapon in drinking water by:
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