Vinclozolin
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
Ronilan* for Botrytis, Moniliia, and Sclerotinia in apples, canola, snap beans, grapes, lettuce. Curalan* for turf, ornamentals. Vorlan* for dollar spot, Helminthosporium leaf spot, Dreschlera melting-out, red thread, pink patch, Fusarium patch on turf.
Identification
Common Name(s): Vinclozolin (ISOE, JMAF); ; Vinclozoline (BSI, ISOF)
Chemistry
Properties: Tech: White solid. Melting point 106-108°C. Solubility in toluene 10.9; acetone 33.4; methanol 1.54.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Taget Site: F1: NADH cytochrome c reductase in lipid peroxidation (proposed)
Mode of Action: Lipid and membrane synthesis
Action Group: FRAC Code 2
Comments / Risk Notes: Medium to high risk. See FRAC Dicarboximide guidelines for resistance management.
Registration
U.S.A.: Ronilan* cancelled for onions, raspberries. Tolerance still in force for grapes (wine).
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 >22-<32 mg/l (trout). Bird: LD50 >2510 mg/kg b.w. (quail). Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 2.6 mg/l at 20°C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech: (Rat): Oral LD50 >15,000 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Mild skin irritation, skin sensitizing. Ronilan* DF: (Rat): Oral LD50 5,000 mg/kg. Dermal >2000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Contact may cause allergic reactions. Wash clothing thoroughly with soap and water. Keep out of reach of children
Spill Control/cleanup: Solid spillage should be picked up with an industrial vacuum cleaner and disposed of in accordance with local regulations
Product/waste Disposal: Dispose of by special means (suitable incineration, etc.) in accordance with local regulations
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear. Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
BASF Corporation (Curalan*, Ronilan*)
Premix Products:
+ Carbendazim
- Konker* — BASF Corporation
+ Chlorothalonil
- Ronilan* Spezial — BASF Corporation
+ Thiophanate-methyl
- Konker* R — BASF Corporation
+ Thiram
- Ronilan* T Combi — BASF Corporation
- Silbos* — BASF Corporation
Discontinued Names:
Nobilene*
Ronicur*
Ronilan* M
Ronilan* ME Combi
Ronilan* S
