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Firestorm

As a defoliant and desiccant herbicide for the control of weeds and grass, Firestorm is a brand name under which paraquat is sold in the United States. It contains nearly 44% paraquat dichloride.

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Firestorm is also toxic to wildlife and, for this reason, it should not be applied to areas where surface water is present. If you worked with Firestorm or were around it and developed Parkinson’s disease as a consequence, we strongly encourage you to contact our law firm, as we specialize in toxic exposure and will help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Firestorm is mildly corrosive to aluminum and produces hydrogen gas, which may create a highly combustible gas mixture. It is forbidden to store it in containers, spray tanks, nurse tanks, or equipment that is made of aluminum. Instead, it should be stored in containers that have high-density polyethylene and rubber-lined steel.

Furthermore, it is a violation of federal law to use Firestorm in a manner that is inconsistent with the labeling. You should not apply the product in a way that will contact workers or other people, either directly or through drift. The use of Firestorm is forbidden around home gardens, schools, recreational parks, golf courses, and playgrounds.

If you worked with Firestorm or were around it, your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease is very high. Therefore, you should keep a close eye on your health to timely identify the signs of this condition in the unfortunate case you will come to struggle with it.

Key facts

Active MDL

MDL 3004, S.D. Ill.

Banned in

EU, China, 30+ countries

Restricted-use status

U.S. EPA

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