Imazalil

Action/Use:

Fungicide
;
Seed Treatment/Protectant

Use: Wheat and barley seed treatment for common (dryland) root rot (Fusarium, Helminthosporium), and associated seedling diseases. For control of seedborne leaf stripe, net blotch, and Septoria nodorum. Prevents postharvest decay of citrus, banana, and pome fruit. Active against benzimidazole-resistant strains of plant pathogenic fungi. Rancona* i-Mix for use on barley.

Identification

Common Name(s): Imazalil (ANSI, ISO, BSI); ; Chloramizol (South Africa); ; Enilconazole (INN, BAN, USAN)

Chemistry

Properties: Slightly yellow to brown crystalline mass. Melting point 50�C. Boiling point 347�C. Vapor pressure 7 x 10^-8 mm/Hg at 20�C. Chemically stable at 20�C in absence of light; thermally stable to >285�C. Soluble in benzene, ethanol, n-heptane, hexane, methanol, petroleum ether, 2-propanol, toluene, xylene, and solutions of mineral and organic acids.

Mode of Action / Resistance Management

Chemical Group: imidazoles

Taget Site: G1: C14-demethylase in sterol biosynthesis

Mode of Action: sterol biosynthesis in membranes

Action Group: FRAC Code 3

Comments / Risk Notes: Medium risk

Registration

U.S.A.: Registered by Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V. for postharvest treatment of citrus; seed treatment of wheat and barley. Rancona* i-MIX registered in 12 countries for barley with registration pending 2013 for wheat.

Environmental Guidelines

Hazards: Bee: Nontoxic

Water Solubility: 293 ppm at 20�C

Safety Guidelines

Signal Word: WARNING

Toxicity Class: II

Handling/storage: Avoid contact with eyes. Use in well-ventilated area. Avoid heat or open flames

Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear. Approved respirator.

Suppliers and Branded Products

Basic Producers:

AAKO B.V.

Agro-Care Chemical Industry Group Limited