Difenzoquat
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A selective herbicide to control wild oats in cereals.
Identification
Common Name(s): Difenzoquat Methyl Sulfate (ANSI, ISO, BSI, WSSA)
Chemistry
Class: Pyrazolium salt.
Properties: Odorless, clear, very slightly yellow liquid. Melting point 150°-160°C; boiling point >100°C.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Pyrazolium
Mode of Action: Unknown mode of action
Action Group: HRAC Group Z; WSSA Group 26
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LD50 696 mg/l (bluegill) (96 h); 694 mg/l (rainbow trout). Bird: Relatively nontoxic (duck/quail). Bee: Nontoxic (honeybee)
Water Solubility: 765,000 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER
Toxicity Class: I
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 730 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 470 mg/kg. Slight eye, skin irritation.
Avenge*: (Rat): Oral LD50 508 mg/kg (male); 557 mg/kg (female). (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2028 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Causes eye damage. If ice forms in container (15°F, -10°C), place container at room temperature until ice melts
Protective Clothing: Protective eyewear. Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Discontinued Names:
Avenge*
