Etridiazole
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
Control of Pythium and Phytophthora in cotton, tobacco, golf course tees/greens, ornamentals, and nursery crops.
Identification
Common Name(s): Etridiazole (ISO, BSI); ; Echlomezol (JMAF)
Chemistry
Properties: Reddish-brown liquid. Specific gravity 1.500 at 25°C. Soluble in ethanol, xylene.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: 1,2,4-thiadiazole
Taget Site: F3: Lipid peroxidation (proposed)
Mode of Action: Lipids and membrane synthesis
Action Group: FRAC Code 14
Comments / Risk Notes: Low to medium risk.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: (Tech) Fish: (24 h) LC50 >4.0 mg/l (rainbow trout); >7.5 mg/l (bluegill). Bird: Slightly toxic
Water Solubility: <100 ppm at 25°C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER (Truban* EC), WARNING (Tech, WP), CAUTION (G)
Toxicity Class: I, II, III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 1077 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal >5000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after use and before eating or smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. For seed treatments, do not contaminate feed or food
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear. Approved respirator.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Chemtura AgroSolutions (Terramaster*, Terrazole*)
Fertiagro Pte. Ltd. (Ferrazole*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
OHP, Inc. (Terrazole*)
Premix Products:
+ PCNB
- Terraclor Super X* — Belco Resources, Inc., Hektas Ticaret T.A.S.
Discontinued Names:
Aaterra*
Dwell*
Pansoil*
Phorate TSX*
Terra-Coat L-205N*
TerraFlo*
4-Way*
