Daminozide
Action/Use:
- Plant Growth Regulator
Use:
B-Nine* for azaleas, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, poinsettias, and many bedding plants.
Identification
Common Name(s): Daminozide (ANSI, ISO, BSI); ; SADH (ASHS); ; Aminozide (ISO abandoned)
Chemistry
Properties: White, stable, crystals. Melting range 157°-164°C.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Tech: Fish: Practically nontoxic. LC50 149 mg/l (96 h) (rainbow trout); 423 mg/l (bluegill); EC50 76 ppm (96 h) (Daphnia). Bird: Practically nontoxic. LC50 >10,000 ppm (8 day) (duck, quail). Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 100 gm/l
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech: (Rat): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >5000 mg/kg. Inhalation >2.1 mg/l. (Rabbit): Mild eye irritation; nonirritating to skin
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Formulators' Trade Names:
OHP, Inc. (B-Nine*)
Discontinued Names:
Alar*
Kylar*
