Diclofop-methyl
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A selective herbicide applied postemergence. Controls annual grassy weeds. U.S.: barley, wheat. International: Illoxan* postemergence in barley, flax, potatoes, sugar beets, vegetables, wheat, etc.
Identification
Common Name(s): Diclofop-methyl (ANSI, ISO, BSI, WSSA)
Chemistry
Properties: Melting point 39-41°C. Solubility in acetone, 249 g/100 ml; ethanol, 11 g/100 ml; xylene, 253 g/100 ml.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: aryloxyphenoxy-propionate
Mode of Action: inhibition of acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase)
Action Group: HRAC Group A; WSSA Group 1
Registration
Outside U.S.A.: China. Hoe-Grass* in Canada.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: Toxic. Bird: Dietary >5620 mg/kg (8 day) (quail, duck). Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 3,000 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER
Toxicity Class: I
Toxicity: (Rat, female): Oral LD50 580 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 >5000 mg/kg in sesame oil
Handling/storage Cautions: Store above 20°F. If frozen, warm and agitate
Protective Clothing: Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear. Approved respirator.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Bayer CropScience (Hoe-Grass*, Hoelon*, Illoxan*)
Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd. (Saclofop*)
Pilar AgriScience (Canada) Corp. (Pilaradic*)
Wangs Crop-Science Co., Ltd. (Floor*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
Hektas Ticaret T.A.S. (Horizon*)
Medmac for Manufacturing Agricultural Chemicals & Veterinary Products Ltd. (Elograss*, Illomac*)
Polsas Chemicals and Machinery Co. (Fenoxalin*)
SAFA TARIM A.S. (Illotox*)
B.V. Industrie- & Handelsonderneming Simonis (Wopro-diclofop*)
TRAGUSA (Tratamientos Guadalquivir S.L.) (Dioxan*)
United Phosphorus Ltd. (Sperto*)
Premix Products:
+ Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl+ Mefenpyr-diethyl
Discontinued Names:
One Shot*
