If the adjuvant is included in a pesticide product as an inert ingredient, it is regulated by the MDA (all pesticide products containing intentionally added PFAS are regulated by the MDA). If the adjuvant is sold separately as a standalone product, it is regulated by the MPCA.

Does the MDA regulate adjuvants that contain intentionally added PFAS?

If the adjuvant is included in a pesticide product as an inert ingredient, it is regulated by the MDA (all pesticide products containing intentionally added PFAS are regulated by the MDA). If the adjuvant is sold separately as a standalone product, it is regulated by the MPCA.

No

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