other name:5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzamide
CAS No.: [ 72178-02-0 ]
Molecular Formula: C15H10ClF3N2O6S
Fomesafen a selective herbicide which may be applied pre-plant, pre-emergence or post-emergence for control or partial control of broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges in soybeans.
Fomesafen controls most annual broadleaf weeds and provides partial control of yellow nutsedge, as As a ew pesticides. the grower of soybeans and potatoes often use it for weed control of Pigweed, Black nightshade, Velvetleaf, Cocklebur
APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor.
Mode of action
Selective herbicide, absorbed by both leaves and roots, with very limited translocation in the phloem.
Uses
Early post-emergence control of broad-leaved weeds in soya beans. Applied at 200-400 g/ha.
Phytotoxicity
Non-phytotoxic to soya beans and to other crops such as beans of the genus Phaseolus and the leguminous cover crops Pueraria and Calapogonium.
Formulation types ME; SL.
Our Technical Material (TC) of Fomesafen have the specification as per GB 22167-2008
Items | Specification |
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Appearance | offwhite crystalline powder |
Content | 95% min. |
Loss on drying | 1.0% max. |
Acetone Insoluble matter | 0.5% max. |
pH Range | 3.5~6.0 |
GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Fomesafen is available uopn requested.