Dikegulac Sodium
Action/Use:
- Plant Growth Regulator
Use:
Pinching agent on azaleas, many other ornamentals. Growth retardant for shrubs, hedges, and ground covers. Trunk injection for tree growth.
Chemistry
Class: Sugar derivative.
Properties: White powder. Melting point >300°C. Solubility in alcohol 230 g/l. Insoluble in acetone (<10 g/l), hexane, etc.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 >5000 ppm (rainbow trout). Bird: LC50 >50,000 ppm (mallard). Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 590 g/l
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 31,000 (male); 18,000 mg/kg (female). (Mouse): Oral LD50 19,500 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >1000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Protect from freezing
Protective Clothing: Waterproof gloves.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
ArborSystems (Pinscher*)
PBI/Gordon Corp. (Atrimmec*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
OHP, Inc. (Augeo*)
Discontinued Names:
Atrinal*
