Common Name
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Atrazine
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Chemical Name
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6-chloro-N2-ethyl-N4-isopropyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
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CAS No
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1912-24-9
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Molecular formula
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C8H14ClN5
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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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Formulation type
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50% SC, 80% WP, 90% WDG, 98%TC
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Package
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Liquid:
200Lt plastic or iron drum,
20L, 10L, 5L HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET drum 1Lt, 500mL, 200mL, 100mL, 50mL HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET bottle Shrink film, measure cap Solid: 25kg, 20kg, 10kg, 5kg fibre drum, PP bag, craft paper bag, 1kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g, 20g Aluminum foil bag. Carton: plastic wrapped carton
The package can be made as the customer's requirement.
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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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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 m g/l (TDI 0.5 m g/kg b.w.).
Toxicity class
WHO (a.i.) U; EPA (formulation) III
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