Cycloate
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A selective, thiocarbamate herbicide applied preplant and soil incorporated. Cycloate is absorbed by seed and stem tissue of seedlings. Controls annual grasses, nutsedge, many broadleaf weeds in beets and spinach.
Identification
Common Name(s): Cycloate (ISO, BSI, WSSA); ; Hexylthiocarbam (JMAF)
Chemistry
Properties: Tech, amber liquid. Specific gravity 1.023-1.026 at 20°C. Hydrolyzed by strong acids and alkalis. Stable to heating to 100°C for 16 hours. Miscible with acetone, benzene, ethanol, kerosene, 4-methylpentan-2-one, xylene.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Thiocarbamate
Mode of Action: Inhibition of lipid synthesis — not ACCase inhibition
Action Group: HRAC Group N; WSSA Group 8
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 4.5-5.6 mg/l (96 h) (rainbow trout). Bee: Nontoxic when used as directed
Water Solubility: 85 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 3160 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg. 6EC (Rat): Oral LD50 3160-3690 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >4640 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Store above 20°F but away from sources of heat and flame. Warm and agitate
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Shoes plus socks.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Formulators' Trade Names:
Hektas Ticaret T.A.S. (Zephyr*)
Helm Agro US, Inc. (Ro-Neet*)
Discontinued Names:
Pre-Beta 2*
Pyron*
