Manufactured by Helm Agro, Helmquat 3SL is another brand name under which paraquat is sold. A highly toxic herbicide with a concentration of 43.8% paraquat dichloride, Helmquat 3SL can only be used by licensed applicators who undergo training provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Helmquat 3SL is a broad-spectrum, burndown herbicide approved for use as a defoliant and desiccant for more than 100 different crops, including:
Agricultural workers who are qualified to mix, load, and apply paraquat products must wear protective equipment, such as:
Clothing and other absorbent materials that have been contaminated must be discarded.
Due to the dangers of this chemical, which can prove fatal from even a single sip, not even people working under the supervision of certified applicators can use it. Furthermore, its use is also forbidden near gardens, parks, schools, or playgrounds. Helmquat 3SL must be stored in a locked area, especially away from children's reach; it is highly toxic, and inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact must be avoided.
While wearing appropriate protective equipment can reduce the risk of exposure, people who worked with or were in prolonged contact with Helmquat 3SL are at high risk of developing life-threatening health conditions over the years, including Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder with symptoms that may include:
People who present with Parkinson's disease symptoms should consult a medical specialist and receive an accurate diagnosis and be eligible for financial compensation from the liable manufacturer of Helmquat 3SL.
To ensure eligibility for filing a paraquat claim, you must have been around or used paraquat products such as Helmquat 3SL and have a Parkinson's disease diagnosis.