Glufosinate-ammonium 
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A nonselective, postemergent, contact herbicide with some systemic activity. For use on genetically modified glufosinate-resistant crops on broadleaf weeds and grasses in grapes, orchards, plantations, and ornamentals; along drains, canals, noncropland, and for desiccation of agricultural crops.
Identification
Common Name(s): Glufosinate-ammonium (ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Properties: Solid. Melting point approx. 210°C.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Phosphinic acid
Mode of Action: Inhibition of glutamine synthetase
Action Group: HRAC Group H; WSSA Group 10
Registration
Outside U.S.A.: Basta*, Final*, Finale*, Harvest* in Canada. Dash* and Conquest* in UK.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: 1,370,000 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 1620 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 >4000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Stable under normal storage conditions. Do not store near heat or open flame
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Agro-Care Chemical Industry Group Limited (Carista*, Vastha*)
Agsin Pte. Ltd. (Trast 15*)
Bayer CropScience (Basta*, Derringer*, Finale*, Harvest*, Ignite*, Liberty*, Rely*)
Fertiagro Pte. Ltd. (Baasta*)
Hextar Chemicals Sdn Bhd (Hallmark*)
Shandong Kesai Eagrow Co., Ltd. (Eagrow*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
Invesa S.A. (Destierro*)
Ivorychem Pte. Ltd. (Instakil*)
Proficol (Burner*)
B.V. Industrie- & Handelsonderneming Simonis (Wopro-glufosinate*)
SM-BT Co., Ltd. (Palganpul*)
Willowood Ltd. (Glufosta*)
Premix Products:
+ Atrazine
- Liberty* ATZ — Bayer CropScience
+ Oxyfluorfen
- Vixen* — Zelam Ltd.
Discontinued Names:
Pilarneto*
