Herbicides

Atrazine

atrazine,莠去津 other name:6-chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine

CAS No.: [ 1912-24-9 ]

Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄ClN₅

Atrazine is an herbicide of the triazine class. Atrazine is used to prevent pre- and postemergence broadleaf weeds in crops such as maize corn and sugarcane and on turf, such as golf courses and residential lawns. It is one of the most widely used herbicides

APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry Photosynthetic electron transport inhibitor at the photosystem II receptor site. Maize tolerance is attributed to rapid detoxification by glutathione transferases.

Mode of action atrazine, broadleaf weeds
Selective systemic herbicide, absorbed principally through the roots, but also through the foliage, with translocation acropetally in the xylem and accumulation in the apical meristems and leaves.

Uses
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, industrial weed control. In Europe, use is concentrated in maize and sorghum at ?.5 kg/ha. Used also in combinations with many other herbicides.

Phytotoxicity
Phytotoxic to many crops, including most vegetables, potatoes, soya beans, and peanuts.

Formulation types FW; GR; SC; WG; WP.

Our Technical Material (TC) of Atrazine have the specification as per GB 22606-2008

Items	Specification
Appearance	White or offwhite powder
Content	96% min.
Loss on drying	0.5% max.
Insoluble Matter In DMF	0.5% max.

GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Atrazine is available uopn requested.