Rimsulfuron
Action/Use:
- Herbicide
Use:
A selective preemergence or postemergence herbicide to control weeds in field corn, potatoes, tomatoes and some citrus. Solida* for use in field corn, citrus, stone and pome fruit, tree nuts, grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, rangeland, industrial sites, and roadsides. Prequel*, Resolve*, Resolve* Q, Resolve* Q (mp), Resolve* SG, Basis*, Basis* Blend, Instigate* Realm* Q, Require* Q (mp), Steadfast* and Steadfast* Q for use in field corn. Matrix*, Matrix* FNV and Matrix* SG for use in citrus, stone and pome fruit, tree nuts, grapes, potatoes and tomatoes. LeadOff* for use in field corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans.
Identification
Common Name(s): Rimsulfuron (ANSI, BSI, ISOE)
Chemistry
Properties: Off-white to tan color, no distinct odor; pH 7 (1% in water).
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Sulfonylurea
Mode of Action: Inhibition of acetolactate synthase ALS (acetohydoxyacid synthase AHAS)
Action Group: HRAC Group B; WSSA Group 2
Registration
U.S.A.: Prequel* for certain states only, check the label.
Outside U.S.A.: Basis*, Require* Q (mp), Resolve*, and Resolve* Q (mp) not for use in Hawaii.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: (96 h) LC50 >1000 mg/l (bluegill, rainbow trout). Bird: Oral LD50 >2250 mg/kg; Dietary LC50 >5620 ppm (bobwhite quail, mallard)
Water Solubility: 7000 ppm at pH 7
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg. (Rat): Inhalation (4 h) LC50 7.5 mg/l
Handling/storage Cautions: Stable. Do not store in moist conditions
Spill Control/cleanup: Dike spill. Prevent material from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas. Shovel or sweep up
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Waterproof gloves. Shoes plus socks.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Formulators' Trade Names:
Cheminova, Inc. (Solida*)
Parijat Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Maize*)
B.V. Industrie- & Handelsonderneming Simonis (Wopro-rimsulfuron*)
Stockton Agrimor AG (Rico*, Trawell*)
Willowood Ltd. (Satir*, Willsuper*)
Premix Products:
+ Dicamba
- Require* Q (mp) — DuPont Crop Protection
+ Isoxaflutole
- Prequel* — DuPont Crop Protection
+ Mesotrione
- Instigate* — DuPont Crop Protection
- Realm* Q — DuPont Crop Protection
+ Nicosulfuron
- Steadfast* — DuPont Crop Protection
- Steadfast* Q — DuPont Crop Protection
+ Thifensulfuron-methyl
- Basis* — DuPont Crop Protection
- Basis* Blend — DuPont Crop Protection
- LeadOff* — DuPont Crop Protection
- Resolve* Q — DuPont Crop Protection
- Resolve* Q (mp) — DuPont Crop Protection
- Satir Plus* — Willowood Ltd.
Discontinued Names:
Accent Gold*
Basis Gold*
Ironclad*
Matrix* FNV
Shadeout*
Steadfast* ATZ
