Endothall
Action/Use:
- Algaecide
- ;
- Defoliant/Desiccant
- ;
- Herbicide
- ;
- Plant Growth Regulator
Use:
Hops sucker suppression; alfalfa, clover desiccant; aquatic algaecide, herbicide (Aquathol*, Hydrothol); cotton harvest aid (Accelerate*); potato vine killer (Des-I-Cate*, Desicate II*).
Identification
Common Name(s): Endothall (ANSI, WSSA); ; Endothal (ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Properties: Melting point 144°C. Soluble in methanol.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: None generally recognized
Mode of Action: Specific action unknown; disrupts cell membranes
Action Group: Not well understood
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: Toxic. Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 100,000 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER
Toxicity Class: I
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 182 mg/kg
Handling/storage: Store above 32°F. If frozen, warm and agitate
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
United Phosphorus Inc. (Aquathol* K, Aquathol* Super K, Cascade*, Hydrothol* 191, Teton*)
Discontinued Names:
Accelerate*
Des-I-Cate*
Desicate II*
Herbicide 273*
Hydout*
Niagrathal*
Tribetol*
