Classification:
Herbicide
Formulation:
Clethodim 240g/L EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
CAS NO:
99129-21-2
USAGE:
Selective post-emergence herbicide for controlling annual and perennial grasses
in broadleaf crops including soybean, cotton, sunflower, sugar beet, and
vegetables. Highly effective against Echinochloa, Setaria, Digitaria, and other
grass weeds.
Pack size:
500mL, 1L, 5L, 20L/drum, or as required
Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage (240g/L EC) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Soybean | Annual grasses | 400-600 mL/ha | Grass weeds 2-5 leaf stage | 1) REI: 24 hrs 2) Max 1 application/season |
Cotton | Perennial grasses | 600-800 mL/ha | Active growth stage | Add adjuvant for better control |
Sunflower | Foxtail species | 400-500 mL/ha | Weeds 10-15 cm height | PHI: 45 days |
Sugar beet | Wild oats | 500-700 mL/ha | Before weed tillering | Use before canopy closure |
Vegetables | Crabgrass | 300-500 mL/ha | Early weed stage | Check crop sensitivity |
Mode of Action:
-Inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase)
-Disrupts fatty acid biosynthesis
-Systemic action with translocation to growing points
Benefits:
-Excellent selectivity in broadleaf crops
-Controls resistant grass weeds
-Fast absorption (rainfast in 1 hour)
-No soil residual effect
Precautions:
-PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, goggles
-Do not apply when winds exceed 15 km/h
-Tank mix with crop oil concentrate (1% v/v)
-Storage: Keep frozen at -10°C to 40°C
Environmental Hazards:
-Toxic to aquatic organisms
-Do not contaminate water sources
-Low toxicity to birds and mammals
-Biodegradable in soil (half-life 3-7 days)