Ethametsulfuron-methyl
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
Effective in controlling selected broadleaf weeds.
Identification
Common Name(s): Ethametsulfuron-methyl (BSI, ISO draft)
Chemistry
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Sulfonylurea
Mode of Action: Inhibition of acetolactate synthase ALS (acetohydroxyacid synthase AHAS)
Action Group: HRAC Group B; WSSA Group 2
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 (96 h) >600 mg/l (bluegill, sunfish, rainbow trout). Bird: Oral LD50 >2250 mg/kg (bobwhite, quail, mallard duck). Bee: 12.5 µg/bee
Water Solubility: 1.7 ppm at pH 5, 50 ppm at pH 7, 410 ppm at pH 9
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Acute Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg. Inhalation LC50 (4 h) >5.7 mg/l air. (Rabbit): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 <2000 mg/kg
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Discontinued Names:
Muster*
