Bupirimate
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
Control of powdery mildew on cucurbits, fruits, hops, and ornamentals.
Identification
Common Name(s): Bupirimate (ANSI, ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Properties: Pale tan, waxy solid. Melting point 50°-51°C. Vapor pressure 0.5 x 10-6 torr at 20°C. Soluble in most organic solvents except paraffin hydrocarbons.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Taget Site: A2: adenosin-deaminase
Mode of Action: Nucleic acids synthesis
Action Group: FRAC Code 8
Comments / Risk Notes: Medium risk. Resistance management required.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 3 mg/l (24 h) (rainbow trout). Bee: Nontoxic
Water Solubility: 22 mg/l
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 >4000 mg/kg
Handling/storage: When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work. Keep away from food, drink, and feed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways, or ditches with product or used container. Store in a safe place in original, tightly closed container. Wash container thoroughly, empty washings into spray tank, and dispose of safely. Stable for at least 2 years under normal storage conditions in unopened container
Protective Clothing: Chemical-resistant gloves. Protective eyewear.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Formulators' Trade Names:
Zelam Ltd. (Neptune*)
