Flutolanil

Action/Use:

Fungicide
;
Seed Treatment/Protectant

Use: Controls black scurf, brown patch, fairy ring, gray snow mold, limb and pod rot complex (Rhizoctonia spp.), red thread, sheath blight, white mold (Sclerotium rolfsii). Convoy* for peanuts and rice; Moncut* for potatoes; ProStar* for turf and ornamentals. Artisan* controls white mold, limb and pod rot, leaf spot in peanuts; MonCoat* MZ is a seed piece treatment for potatoes to control black scurf and Rhizoctonia.

Identification

Common Name(s): Flutolanil (ISO, BSI)

Chemistry

Properties: Pure, colorless crystalline solid. Melting point 102�-103�C. Vapor pressure 1.33 x 10^-5 mm Hg 20�C. Solubility in n-hexane 3 g/l; toluene 65 g/l; chloroform 238 g/l; methanol 606 g/l.

Mode of Action / Resistance Management

Taget Site: C2: complex II succinate-dehydro-genase

Mode of Action: Respiration

Action Group: FRAC Code 7

Comments / Risk Notes: Medium risk.Resistance known to specific fungi; target site mutation H257L. Resistance management required if used for risky pathogens.

Environmental Guidelines

Water Solubility: 9.6 mg/l at 20�C

Safety Guidelines

Signal Word: CAUTION

Toxicity Class: III

Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD₅₀ 10,000 mg/kg. Dermal LD₅₀ >5000 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity: Class E

Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and inhalation. Not flammable or autoignitable. Store in cool place

Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Waterproof gloves. Shoes plus socks.

Suppliers and Branded Products

Basic Producers:

Nichino America, Inc. (Convoy*)