Paraquat is an herbicide marketed for use in the United States by Syngenta under the brand name Gramoxene. American Farmworkers and those in commercial agricultural settings are most highly affected by exposure to Paraquat. It is highly toxic to humans and animals who are exposed to the chemical. Despite Paraquat being banned in more than 60 countries, including China where Syngenta’s parent company is owned and incorporated, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) still approves the domestic use of Paraquat for licensed workers.
