Classification:
Herbicide
Formulation:
Butachlor 600g/L EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
CAS NO:
23184-66-9
USAGE:
Pre-emergence herbicide for controlling annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in
rice (paddy), soybean, maize, and vegetables. Highly effective against
Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass), Cyperus difformis, and Monochoria
vaginalis.
Pack size:
1L, 5L, 20L/drum, or as required
Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage (600g/L EC) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rice (Paddy) | Barnyard grass, sedges | 1.0-1.5 L/ha | 1-3 days after transplanting | 1) Maintain 3-5 cm water layer 2) REI: 48 hrs |
Soybean | Foxtail, crabgrass | 1.2-1.8 L/ha | Pre-emergence | PHI: 60 days |
Maize | Annual grasses | 1.0-1.5 L/ha | Pre-emergence | Apply to moist soil |
Vegetables | Goosegrass, purslane | 0.8-1.2 L/ha | Pre-plant incorporation | Check crop sensitivity |
Mode of Action:
-Inhibits very long-chain fatty acid synthesis (VLCFAs)
-Disrupts cell division in germinating weeds
-Absorbed by roots and shoots of emerging seedlings
Benefits:
-Excellent control of grass weeds in rice
-Long residual activity (6-8 weeks)
-Compatible with most rice herbicides
-Cost-effective weed control solution
Precautions:
-PPE: Nitrile gloves, respirator, protective clothing
-Do not apply to water-stressed crops
-Avoid drainage to fish ponds
-Storage: Keep in original container at 0°C to 35°C
Environmental Hazards:
-Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms
-Do not apply near water bodies
-Moderate persistence in soil (DT50: 20-30 days)
-Low volatility potential