Propamocarb Hydrochloride
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
For control of Oomycete diseases in ornamentals, potatoes, vegetables, etc. Seed treatment for Aphanomyces, Phytophthora, and Pythium in sugar beets, etc. Banol*, Prevex* for control of Pythium blight on turf. Previcur* Flex for use on cucurbits, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes.
Identification
Common Name(s): Propamocarb Hydrochloride (ANSI, ISO, BSI, ISOE); ; Propamocarbe Hydrochloride (ISO, ISOF)
Chemistry
Properties: Colorless crystals, very hygroscopic. Melting point 64.2°C. Slightly corrosive to metals. Slightly aromatic. Soluble in methanol >500 g/l; isopropanol >300 g/l; ethyl acetate 4.5 g/l; hexane <0.1 g/l; toluene <0.1 g/l (20°C).
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: carbamates
Taget Site: F4: cell membrane permeability, fatty acids (proposed)
Mode of Action: Lipid synthesis and membrane integrity
Action Group: FRAC Code 28
Comments / Risk Notes: Low to medium risk
Registration
Outside U.S.A.: Previcur* N for horticultural use.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 235 mg/l (96 h) (carp); 415 mg/l (bluegill sunfish); 410-616 mg/l (rainbow trout). Bee: Nontoxic
Soil Particle Adsorption: Activity duration of 3-4 weeks
Water Solubility: 1005 g/l at 20°C (pH 7)
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 2000-2900 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (4 h) >4 mg/l. (Mouse): Oral LD50 2650-2800 mg/kg. (Rat/Rabbit): Dermal LC50 >3000 mg/kg
Handling/storage: Avoid breathing spray mist, contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Store in cool, dry area
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Waterproof gloves. Shoes plus socks.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Agriphar S.A. (Proplant*)
Agsin Pte. Ltd. (Pro*)
Bayer CropScience (Banol*, Filex*, Prevex*, Previcur* Flex, Previcur* N)
Eastsun Chemical Co., Ltd. (Loride*)
Jiangsu Baoling Chemical Co., Ltd. (Supericure*)
Pilar AgriScience (Canada) Corp. (Pilarcarb*)
Sundat (S) Pte. Ltd. (Sunmocarb*)
Zagro Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Pro*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
Agri Sciences Co., Ltd. (Agrisave*)
Agro Chemicals Industries Ltd. (ACI) (Aciphy*)
Chema Industries (Zeus*)
Fertiagro Pte. Ltd. (Fertimocarb*)
Hektas Ticaret T.A.S. (Open*)
SAFA TARIM A.S. (Propacur'N*)
B.V. Industrie- & Handelsonderneming Simonis (Wopromocarb*)
Willowood Ltd. (Polygen*, Topcure*, Willocarb*)
Premix Products:
+ Chlorothalonil
- Prolonil* — Willowood Ltd.
- Tattoo* C — Bayer CropScience
+ Fenamidone
- Consento* — Bayer CropScience
+ Fluopicolide
- Infinito* — Bayer CropScience
- Reliable* — Bayer CropScience
- Stellar* — Valent U.S.A. Corporation
+ Mancozeb
- Tattoo — Bayer CropScience
