Common name
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Atrazine 98% TC
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CAS No
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1912-24-9
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Technical | 98% TC | ||
Formulation | 90% WDG, 80% WP, 50% SC | ||
Application
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Selective systemic herbicide, absorbed by the roots and the foliage, with translocation acropetally in the xylem and accumulation in the apical meristems and leaves. Pre- and post-emergence control of annual broad-leaved weeds and annual grasses in maize, sorghum, sugar cane, pineapples, chemical fallow, grassland, macadamia nuts, conifers, and industrial weed control. Used also in combinations with many other herbicides.
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Storage Stability
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Stable for 2 years after receipt of order if stored under recommended conditions. After 2 years, the compound should be re-analyzed for chemical purity before use.
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Toxicology |
Oral Acute oral LD50 for rats 1869-3090 mg tech./kg, mice >1332-3992 mg/kg.
Skin and eye Acute percutaneous LD50 for rats >3100 mg/kg. Mild skin irritant; non-irritating to eyes (rabbits). Skin sensitiser in guinea pigs, but not in humans. Inhalation LC50 (4 h) for rats >5.8 mg/l air. NOEL (2 y) for rats 10 mg/kg diet (0.5 mg/kg daily), for dogs 150 mg/kg diet (3.75 mg/kg daily), for mice 10 mg/kg diet (1.4 mg/kg daily). ADI 0.005 mg/kg b.w. Water GV 2 mg/l (TDI 0.5 mg/kg b.w.). Toxicity class WHO (a.i.) U; EPA (formulation) III |