Napropamide
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A preemergence, soil-applied herbicide to control broadleaf weeds and grasses in orchards, vineyards, direct-seeded tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, tobacco, ornamentals, etc.
Identification
Common Name(s): Napropamide (ISO, BSI, JMAF, WSSA)
Chemistry
Properties: Brown solid.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: acetamide
Mode of Action: inhibition of VLCFAs (inhibition of cell divison)
Action Group: HRAC Group K3; WSSA Group 15
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: Slight. Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 73 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg. 50WP: >4640 mg/kg. 10G: >5000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Store between 20° and 90°F
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Shoes plus socks. Protective eyewear.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Formulators' Trade Names:
B.V. Industrie- & Handelsonderneming Simonis (Wopro-napropamide*)
SM-BT Co., Ltd. (Phaminol*)
Premix Products:
+ Clomazone+ Dimethachlor
- Colzor* Trio — Syngenta
Discontinued Names:
Inter-Napropamid*
Naproguard*
