Metobromuron
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
Preemergence for annual grass and broadleaf weed control in beans, flax, potatoes, soybeans, sunflower, and transplanted crops such as tobacco, tomatoes.
Identification
Common Name(s): Metobromuron (ANSI, ISO, BSI, WSSA)
Chemistry
Properties: Colorless crystals. Melting point 95-96°C. Readily soluble in acetone, chloroform, and ethanol.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Urea
Mode of Action: Inhibition of photosynthesis at photosystem II
Action Group: HRAC Group C2
Registration
U.S.A.: Not marketed.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: 330 ppm
Hazards: Fish: LC50 43 mg/l (trout). Bird: LD50 565 mg/kg b.w. (quail). Bee: Nontoxic
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Spill Control/cleanup: Large liquid spillage should be dammed-off and pumped into containers; soak up remainder with absorbent material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Solid spillage should be picked up with an industrial vacuum cleaner and disposed of in accordance with local regulations
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 2000 mg/kg (male); 3000 mg/kg (female). (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >10,200 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing, and food
Product/waste Disposal: Dispose of by special means (suitable incineration, etc.) in accordance with local regulations
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
BASF Corporation (Patoran*)
Discontinued Names:
Pattonex*
