Is Glyphosate isopropylamine salt safe for babies and kids?
Context-dependent for kidsInfants face elevated risk from Glyphosate isopropylamine salt through dietary residues and environmental drift. Developing organ systems and immature detoxification capacity increase vulnerability.
What is glyphosate isopropylamine salt?
Glyphosate isopropylamine salt is a herbicide, organophosphorus compound, salt.
The IUPAC name is 2-(phosphonomethylamino)acetic acid; propan-2-amine.
Also known as: 2-(phosphonomethylamino)acetic acid; propan-2-amine, Glyphosate IPA salt, Isopropylamine glyphosate, IPA glyphosate.
- IUPAC name
- 2-(phosphonomethylamino)acetic acid; propan-2-amine
- CAS number
- 38641-94-0
- Molecular formula
- C6H17N2O5P
- Molecular weight
- 228.19 g/mol
- SMILES
- C(C=O)C(C(CO)O)O
- PubChem CID
- 10786
Risk for babies
Context-dependentInfants face elevated risk from Glyphosate isopropylamine salt through dietary residues and environmental drift. Developing organ systems and immature detoxification capacity increase vulnerability.
Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.
Risk for pregnant and nursing people
Context-dependentRegulatory consensus
2 regulatory and scientific bodies have classified Glyphosate isopropylamine salt. The classifications differ — that's the data.
| Agency | Year | Classification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA CTX / Genetox | — | Genotoxicity: positive (Ames: None, 2 positive / 0 negative reports) | |
| EPA CTX / Genetox | — | Genotoxicity: positive (Ames: None, 2 positive / 0 negative reports) |
Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.
Where kids encounter glyphosate isopropylamine salt
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Lawn And Garden Herbicide
— Original Roundup formulations, Many generic glyphosate products
Historically the most common salt form in commercial products
Safer alternatives
Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Glyphosate isopropylamine salt:
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Mechanical weeding; Cover cropping; Organic mulch; Flame weeding
Trade-offs: Labor-intensive; effective for small-scale or precision applications; no chemical residues; not scalable to large commercial operations without significant cost increase.Relative cost: 2-5× conventional
Frequently asked questions
Is glyphosate isopropylamine salt safe for kids?
Infants face elevated risk from Glyphosate isopropylamine salt through dietary residues and environmental drift. Developing organ systems and immature detoxification capacity increase vulnerability.
What products contain glyphosate isopropylamine salt?
Glyphosate isopropylamine salt appears in: Original Roundup formulations (lawn and garden herbicide); Many generic glyphosate products (lawn and garden herbicide).
What should I do if my child is exposed to glyphosate isopropylamine salt?
Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.
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