Fluazifop-P-butyl
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A selective postemergence grass herbicide to control most annual and perennial grass weeds (over-the-top in broadleaved crops).
Identification
Common Name(s): Fluazifop-P-butyl (ANSI, ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Properties: Light straw-colored, odorless liquid decomposes at 210°C. Contains R-enantiomer (herbicidally active form) of fluazifop-butyl. Soluble in most organic solvents. Characteristics in all significant respects the same as fluazifop-butyl.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Aryloxyphenoxy-propionate
Mode of Action: Inhibition of acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase)
Action Group: HRAC Group A; WSSA Group 1
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 (96 h) 1.3 mg/l (rainbow trout). Bird: LD50 >3500 mg/kg (mallard). EC50 (48 h) >0.1 mg/l (Daphnia)
Water Solubility: 1.1 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 4350 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2420 mg/kg
Handling/storage: Store at moderate temperatures
Spill Control/cleanup: Warning - flammable vapors may be present. Eliminate sources of ignition and ventilate spill area. Use non-sparking clean-up equipment to prevent vapor ignition. Control spill at its source and contain to prevent from spreading, contaminating soilr or entering sewage and drainage systems or any body of water. Clean up immediately. Solid: Sweep up material and place in compatible disposal container. Liquid: Cover with absorbing material and place into compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent. Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent material and place into container. Seal container and arrange for disposition
Product/waste: Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state, and federal health and environmental regulations.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Agro-Care Chemical Industry Group Limited (Agrofusil*, Fluazicare*)
Syngenta (Fusilade* DX, Fusilade* Forte, Fusilade* II, Fusilade* Max, Venture*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
Cam For Agrochemicals (Isofob*)
Chema Industries (Borealia*)
Hektas Ticaret T.A.S. (Brace Forte*, Brace Super*)
PBI/Gordon Corp. (Ornamec 170*, Ornamec Over-The-Top*)
Willowood Ltd. (Willifop*)
Premix Products:
+ Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl
- Fusion* — Syngenta
- Horizon* 2000 — Bayer CropScience
Discontinued Names:
Tamar*
Tornado*
