Diniconazole-M
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
Wheat (seed/foliar), barley (seed/foliar), fruit crops (including bananas and grapes), coffee, vegetables; ornamentals for control of bunts, leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust, scab, smuts, etc.
Identification
Common Name(s): Diniconazole-M (ANSI, BSI, ISO draft)
Chemistry
Properties: Pale brown to white crystalline solid. Melting point 134°-156°C. Good stability. Soluble in xylene, acetone, methanol, chloroform; less in hexane.
Registration
U.S.A.: Not marketed.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: Very slight
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 639 mg/kg (male); 474 mg/kg (female). Dermal >5000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid eye, skin, mouth contact. Launder clothing before reuse. Store in original containers away from food or feed
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Spotless*, Sumi-8*, Sumi-Eight*)
