Profoxydim

Action/Use:

Herbicide

Use: Selective control of grassy weeds in seeded and transplanted rice.

Identification

Common Name(s): Profoxydim (BSI, proposed)

Chemistry

Class: Cyclohexenone.

Properties: Colorless, highly viscous liquid. Molecular weight 466.04. Solubility (20�C): acetone >70 g/100 ml; 2-propanol 33 g/100 ml.

Mode of Action / Resistance Management

Chemical Group: cyclohexanedione

Mode of Action: inhibition of acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase)

Action Group: HRAC Group A; WSSA Group 1

Registration

U.S.A.: Not registered.

Outside U.S.A.: Registered in most Latin American countries, a few Asian countries. Registration pending in most rice growing countries in Asia, CIS, and Europe.

Environmental Guidelines

Hazards: NOEC. Fish: 12.8 mg/l (96 h) (rainbow trout); 10.9 mg/l (48 h) (Daphnia). Bird: LD₅₀ >2000 mg/kg (quail)

Water Solubility: 0.53 mg/100g at 20�C

Safety Guidelines

Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD₅₀ >3000 mg/kg (female); >5000 mg/kg (male). Dermal LD₅₀>4000 mg/kg; Inhalation LC₅₀ >5.2 mg/l (4 h)

Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing. Do not store at temperatures above 30�C. Store away from food

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

Product/waste Disposal: Must be disposed of by special means, e.g., suitable incineration, in accordance with local regulations

Protective Clothing: Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear.

Suppliers and Branded Products

Basic Producers:

BASF Corporation (Aura*, Tetris*)