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Para-Shot 3.0

Para-Shot 3.0 is another brand name under which paraquat is sold throughout the US. It is a defoliant and desiccant herbicide used for the control of weeds and grasses. The product contains nearly 44% paraquat dichloride, which makes it highly toxic.

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Para-Shot 3.0 comes in containers that contain 2.5 gallons of herbicide. Any route of exposure to this product can be fatal, whether it is ingestion, skin contact, or inhalation. It is also mildly corrosive to aluminum, which is why it should not be stored in aluminum containers.

People who were frequently exposed to Para-Shot 3.0 are at high risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and, if you came to struggle with this condition as a result of using or being around this herbicide, we strongly encourage you to contact our law firm, as our main area of practice is toxic exposure and we have the necessary knowledge and resources to help you recover the compensation you deserve from the responsible manufacturers.

It is worthy of note that inhalation is a rather unlikely route of exposure to Para-Shot 3.0 due to low vapor pressure and large spray droplet size, but it can still be harmful if it is prolonged. Paraquat inhalation can result in mucosal irritation and nosebleeds and frequent skin contact may also irritate your skin to a great extent

It is important to know that users of Para-Shot 3.0, including mixers and loaders, are at great risk of developing Parkinson’s disease as a consequence of frequent exposure. Thereby, if you have a family member who worked with or was around paraquat for a long time, you should keep a close eye for symptoms such as slowness of movement, a tremor in the hands, legs, jaw, or head, stiffness of the limbs and trunk, and impaired balance and coordination.

Because the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are often mistaken for the signs of other conditions, misdiagnosis is very common, with up to 30% of people who struggle with Parkinson’s disease initially receiving a wrong diagnosis. Therefore, you should encourage your family member to get a second and even a third opinion from medical specialists if they worked with or were around paraquat so that they can receive a correct and accurate diagnosis. 

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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