Classification:
Herbicide
Formulation:
Trifluralin 480g/L EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
CAS NO:
1582-09-8
USAGE:
Pre-emergence herbicide for annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops
including cotton, soybeans, sunflowers, vegetables, and orchards. Highly
effective against Echinochloa crus-galli, Setaria spp.,
Amaranthus spp., and Chenopodium album.
Pack size:
1L, 5L, 10L, 20L/drum, or as required
Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage (480g/L EC) | Application Timing | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cotton | Annual grasses & broadleaves | 1.0-1.5 L/ha | Pre-plant incorporated (PPI) | 1) REI: 12 hrs 2) Incorporate within 8 hrs |
Soybean | Foxtail, Pigweed | 0.8-1.2 L/ha | Pre-emergence | Soil incorporation required |
Sunflower | Barnyardgrass, Lambsquarters | 1.2-1.8 L/ha | Pre-plant | PHI: 120 days |
Vegetables (Carrot/Onion) | Wild oat, Mustard | 0.6-1.0 L/ha | Pre-emergence | Shallow incorporation (2-5 cm) |
Orchards | Annual weeds | 1.5-2.0 L/ha | Dormant season | Do not apply to newly planted trees |
Mode of Action:
-Inhibits root/shoot development in germinating weeds
-Disrupts microtubule formation
-Soil-applied with no foliar activity
-Volatile (requires soil incorporation)
Benefits:
-Long residual control (3-6 months)
-Broad-spectrum pre-emergence activity
-Cost-effective weed management
-Compatible with most crop protection programs
Precautions:
-PPE: Coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves, goggles
-Mandatory soil incorporation (5-10 cm depth)
-Do not apply to waterlogged soils
-Storage: Keep in original container at 0°C to 35°C
Environmental Hazards:
-Extremely toxic to aquatic life
-Volatile-buffer zones required near water bodies
-Soil half-life: 45-60 days (aerobic conditions)
-Groundwater protection required in vulnerable areas