Cyanazine
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Identification
Common Name(s): Cyanazine (ISO, BSI, WSSA)
Chemistry
Properties: White crystalline solid. Melting point 167.5°-169°C.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Triazine
Mode of Action: Inhibition of photosynthesis at photosystem II
Action Group: HRAC Group C1; WSSA Group 5
Registration
U.S.A.: Registration cancelled. All use prohibited after December 31, 2002.
Outside U.S.A.: Bladex* for cereals, cotton, forestry, maize, oilseed rape, peas, potatoes, soybeans, and sugarcane.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 16 mg/l (24 h) (harlequin). Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 171 mg/l at 25° C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: WARNING
Toxicity Class: II
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 288 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg (a.i.)
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking. Avoid breathing spray mist. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Store under cool, dry conditions
Protective Clothing: Coveralls. Waterproof gloves. Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. Protective eyewear.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Formulators' Trade Names:
Zelam Ltd. (Bruno*)
Premix Products:
+ Atrazine
- Bellater* — BASF Corporation
+ Bentazone+ 2,4-D
- Topshot* — BASF Corporation
+ Diflufenican
- Halbard* — BASF Corporation
Discontinued Names:
Conquest*
Cycle*
Cynergy*
Cy-Pro*
Cy-Pro AT*
Extrazine*
Extrazine II*
Fortrol*
Scogal*
Vega*
Vortix*
