“…13,14 This herbicide induces ocular irritation and gastrointestinal distress, and has the potential to be hazardous to sh and other aquatic species. [15][16][17] 2,4-D was a constituent of Agent Orange, the pesticide that was extensively utilized during the Vietnam War. While 2,4-D accounted for 50% of the composition of Agent Orange, the health consequences of Agent Orange are mainly attributed to the presence of dioxin pollutants produced during its manufacturing process rather than 2,4-D itself.…”