Campaign to prevent the use of glyphosate
Spanish
Description
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world and in Spain. Union Confederation of Workers Commissions - CCOO has launched a campaign against its use: they consider that it should be banned and stopped being used, since there are alternatives on the market that are less harmful to both peoples and the environment.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
Union Confederation of Workers Commissions - CCOO
Provider name (Original)
Confederación Sindical de Comisiones Obreras CCOO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Pesticides
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description
Glyphosate
CAS Number
1071-83-6
EC number
213-997-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Other
Target group
All (no specific target group)