Fenoxaprop-ethyl
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
Selective postemergence grass control in many dicot and monocot crops.
Identification
Common Name(s): Fenoxaprop-ethyl (ANSI, ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Class: Aryloxyphenoxypropionate.
Properties: Light beige to brown, coarse powder. Melting point 80°-84°C. Solubility in acetone, >51g/100 ml.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Aryloxyphenoxy propionate
Mode of Action: Inhibits growing point in grasses (acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase)
Action Group: HRAC Group A; WSSA Group 1
Registration
U.S.A.: Not registered in Hawaii. Whip* for rice in California.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: Acutely toxic. Bird: Nontoxic
Soil Particle Adsorption: Slightly mobile in two loamy sand soils, two silt loam soils, and an aquatic sediment (clay) soil. Little potential for leaching
Water Solubility: 0.9 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech: (Rat): Oral LD50 2357 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 0.511 mg/l (4 h). (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg. Slight skin, eye irritation
Handling/storage Cautions: Store between 10° and 100°F. Avoid using or storing near heat or flame
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear.
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