Dichlorprop-P

Action/Use:

Herbicide

Use: Postemergence control of chickweed, cleavers, Polygonuma in cereals, pastures, alone or mixed with other hormone type phenoxy herbicides.

Identification

Common Name(s): Dichlorprop-P (ISO, BSI, ISOE, ISOF)

Chemistry

Properties: Tech: Beige solid. Melting point 117-118�C. Bulk density ca. 600-700 g/l. Solubility in ether ca. 70 g/100 g; acetone >100 g/100 g; ethanol >100 g/100 g.

Environmental Guidelines

Hazards: Fish: LC₅₀ >100 mg/l (96 h) (trout). Bird: LD₅₀ 250-500 mg/kg (quail). Bee: Nontoxic

Water Solubility: Tech 600 mg/l

Safety Guidelines

Signal Word: WARNING

Toxicity Class: II

Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD₅₀ 825-1470 mg/kg. Dermal >4000 mg/kg

Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not eat, drink while handling. Keep out of the reach of children

Spill Control/cleanup: Liquid spillage should be dammed-off and pumped into containers; soak up remainder with absorbent material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Solid spillage should be picked up with an industrial vacuum cleaner and disposed of in accordance with local regulations

Product/waste Disposal: Dispose of by special means (suitable incineration, etc.) in accordance with local regulations

Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Protective eyewear.

Suppliers and Branded Products

Basic Producers:

BASF Corporation (Duplosan* DP)

Pacific Agriscience Pte. Ltd.

Premix Products:

+ Bentazone