Pyrithiobac-sodium
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
For use in cotton.
Identification
Common Name(s): Pyrithiobac-sodium (ANSI, BSI, ISO-E draft)
Chemistry
Class: Pyrimidinyloxybenzoic compound.
Properties: Yellowish-white powder. Faint, ester odor. Melting point 234°C (453°F). Density 0.47 g/ml.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Pyrimidinyl(thio)benzoate
Mode of Action: Inhibition of acetolactate synthase ALS (acetohydoxyacid synthase AHAS)
Action Group: HRAC Group B; WSSA Group 2
Registration
Outside U.S.A.: Brazil.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: Soluble, 1% wt/wt (pH 5.6)
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: WARNING (eye)
Toxicity Class: II
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 4000 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg. Inhalation LC50 (4 h) >5.6 mg/l
Handling/storage: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Store in original container only in a cool, dry place
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Waterproof gloves. Shoes plus socks. Protective eyewear.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Formulators' Trade Names:
MANA - Makhteshim Agan North America, Inc. (Pyrimax*)
