Dimethenamid
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
For use in corn, dry beans, sorghum, soybeans.
Identification
Common Name(s): Dimethenamid (BSI, ISO-E draft)
Chemistry
Class: Chloroacetamide.
Properties: Clear brown liquid with moderate sweet odor.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Chloroacetamide
Mode of Action: Inhibition of VLCFAs (Inhibition of cell divison)
Action Group: HRAC Group K3; WSSA Group 15
Registration
Outside U.S.A.: Registered in many countries.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 2.6 mg/l (rainbow trout)
Water Solubility: Forms emulsion in water
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: WARNING
Toxicity Class: II
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 849 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 >2.5 mg/l. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Store original container away from fertilizer, feed, or food and separated from other pesticides
Spill Control/cleanup: Contain liquid spill with absorbent material, collect in a suitable waste container. Wash affected area with water and detergent. Keep wash water out of drains. Waste resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Shoes plus socks. Protective eyewear.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Premix Products:
+ Imazaquin
- Detail* — BASF Corporation
Discontinued Names:
Century*
Leadoff*
