Epoxiconazole 125
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4FARMERS EPOXICONAZOLE 125 FUNGICIDE4 FARMERS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
AC EPOCH 125 SC FUNGICIDEAXICHEM PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
AC TRIAXE FUNGICIDEAXICHEM PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
ACCENSI EPOXICONAZOLE 125 FUNGICIDEACCENSI PTY LTDSUSPOEMULSION
AgProtect Epoxiconazole 125 SC FungicideAgprotect Australasia Pty LtdSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Agro-Essence Epoxiconazole 125 SC FungicideAGRO-ALLIANCE (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
APPARENT SWOOSH 125 SC FUNGICIDEAPPARENT PTY. LTD.SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
AW VINDICATE 125 SC FUNGICIDEAGRI WEST PTY LIMITEDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Bachlor 125 SC FungicideAAKO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
CHEMINOVA OLYMPUS FUNGICIDEFMC AUSTRALASIA PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
CONQUEST EPOXIGUARD 125 FUNGICIDECONQUEST CROP PROTECTION PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Epoxicon 125SC FungicideRURALCO HOLDINGS LIMITEDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
EUREKA! Epoxiconazole 125 SC FungicideEUREKA! AGRESEARCH PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
EZYCROP EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDEEZYCROP PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
FARMALINX EPOXICON 125 SC FUNGICIDEFARMALINX PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Foison Epoxiconazole 125 SC FungicideFoison Scitech Co., LimitedSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
GENFARM EPOXICONAZOLE 125 FUNGICIDELANDMARK OPERATIONS LIMITEDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
GENFARM EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDELANDMARK OPERATIONS LIMITEDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
IMTRADE OCTOPUS 800 WG FUNGICIDEIMTRADE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDWATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE
KELPIE EPOXI 125 FUNGICIDESINOCHEM INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Kenso Agcare Epoxy 125 SC FungicideKENSO CORPORATION (M) SDN. BHD.SUSPOEMULSION
KENSO AGCARE EPOXY 750 WG FUNGICIDEKENSO CORPORATION (M) SDN. BHD.WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE
MISSION EPOXICONAZOLE 800 WG FUNGICIDEMISSION BELL HOLDINGS PTY LTDWATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE
NOVAGUARD EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDENOVAGUARD PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
OLYMPUS FUNGICIDEFMC AUSTRALASIA PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
OPUS 125 FUNGICIDEBASF AUSTRALIA LTD.SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
OVERTURE FUNGICIDESIPCAM PACIFIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
OZCROP EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDEOZCROP PTY. LTD.SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
RAINBOW EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDESHANDONG RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Rygel Epoxiconazole 125 FungicidePROFENG AUSTRALIA PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Sabakem Epoxiconazole 125 SC FungicideSABAKEM PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
SINOCHEM RIVET 125 SC FUNGICIDESINOCHEM AGRO CO., LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
SMART EPOXICONAZOLE 125 FUNGICIDECROP SMART PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
SOPRANO FUNGICIDEADAMA AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Spalding Epoxiconazole 125 SC FungicideSPALDING HOLDINGS PTY. LTD.SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
Sunrise Protector 125 FungicideSunrise Crop Science Co., LtdSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
SUREFIRE EPOCH FUNGICIDEPCT HOLDINGS PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
TITAN EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDETITAN AG PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE
TITAN EPOXICONAZOLE 500 WDG FUNGICIDETITAN AG PTY LTDWATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE
WELLFARM EPOXICONAZOLE 125 SC FUNGICIDEWELLFARM PTY LTDSUSPENSION CONCENTRATE

4. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Epoxiconazole 125g/L(Or 500-950g/kg)

5. COST: $33.00 per L or kg.

6. CHEMICAL GROUP: 3.

7. RELATED PESTICIDES:

Cyproconazole 100 g/L (or 800g/kg)
Cyproconazole 80g/L + propiconazole 250g/L
Difenoconazole 250g/L (or 400g/L)
Epoxiconazole 125g/L(Or 500-950g/kg)
Epoxiconazole 75g/L
Fluquinconazole 167g/L
Flutriafol 250g/L (or 500-600)
Hexaconazole 50 g/L
Imazalil 750g/kg
Myclobutanil 200g/L
Propiconazole 250g/L (or 500 or 750)
Propiconazole 250g/L+ Tebuconazole 250g/L
Prothioconazole 480g/L
Tebuconazole 430g/L (or 800g/kg)
Triadimefon 125g/L (or 500g/kg)
Triadimenol 250g/L
Triforine 190g/L

8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A group C, triazole, DMI, foliar fungicide with preventative, curative and eradicative action.

9. APPLICATION METHODS AND TIPS:

Ensure thorough coverage.

10. ADJUVANTS, WETTERS, OILS:

Add a non ionic wetting agent.

11. EQUIPMENT:

Boom with flat fan nozzles.
Aerial set up for fungicide spraying

12. SPRAYER WASH OUT AND DECONTAMINATION:

Triple rinse with water.

13. WATER OR CARRIER DATA:

50-100 L/ha recommended for ground spraying. Ensure thorough coverage.
At least 20 L/ha recommended for aerial spraying.

14. WEATHER:

Best results in fine weather.

15. RAINFASTNESS:

16. SOIL:

No specific effects.

17. PLANT HEALTH and OTHER EFFECTS:

18. WITHHOLDING PERIODS:

Avocadoes: Harvest - 1 day.
Bananas (bagged): Harvest - 1 day.
Barley: Cutting and grazing - 6 weeks.
Barley: Harvest - 6 weeks.
Wheat: Cutting and grazing - 6 weeks.
Wheat: Harvest - 6 weeks.
Export Slaughter Interval: Graze stock on untreated areas for 3 days before slaughter.
The MRL for some export markets have not been set. Check before using if produce is for export.
Avocadoes: Harvest - 1 day.
Bananas (bagged): Harvest - 1 day.
Barley: Cutting and grazing - 6 weeks.
Barley: Harvest - 6 weeks.
Wheat: Cutting and grazing - 6 weeks.
Wheat: Harvest - 6 weeks.
Export Slaughter Interval: Graze stock on untreated areas for 3 days before slaughter.
The MRL for some export markets have not been set. Check before using if produce is for export.

19. PLANT BACK PERIODS or RECROPPING INTERVALS:

Not required.

20. MODE OF ACTION:

Preventative, curative and eradicative mode of action.
Stimulates the plants defence mechanisms.
Provides longer protection than propiconazole.
Absorbed by foliage and stems and translocated upwards to protect new growth.

21. PESTICIDE RESISTANCE:

Some species may be resistant or develop resistance with continued application. Rotate with products from alternative groups.

22. TOXICITY:

Poison schedule - S5
Summary: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Will irritate eyes, nose throat and skin. Possible risk of irreversible effects. May cause harm to the unborn child. Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Details:
Poison schedule - S5
Mammalian toxicity -
Acute oral LD50 - >2200 mg/kg (rats) for formulated product, [For comparison table salt is 3000 mg/kg]
Acute dermal LD50 - >2000 mg/kg (rats) for formulated product.
Skin - Mild skin irritant. Not a sensitiser.
Eye - Mild eye irritant.
Vapour inhalation - LC50 - >3.26 mg/L air (rat) for formulated product.
Chronic oral toxicity NOEL - ppm for two years.
Classed as a Category 3 carcinogen by Worksafe indicating that results of cancer tests are inconclusive.
Regarded as causing developmental toxicity based on rat and rabbit studies.
Possible risk of impaired fertility based on small but significant effects in a second generation study of rats
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) - 0.01 mg/kg/day.
NOEL - 1 mg/kg/day.

23. TOXICITY SYMPTOMS:

Inhaling high concentrations of vapours may cause nausea, dizziness, headache and weakness.
Swallowing large amounts may cause vomitting and nausea.
Prolonged contact on the skin may cause irritation.
Irritates eyes.

24. FIRST AID:

If SWALLOWED - Rinse mouth then drink plenty of water.
If in EYES - Irrigate for 15 minutes with plenty of water.
If on SKIN - Rinse with plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing, wash with soap and water.
If INHALED - Remove patient to fresh air.
If patient has symptoms or is concerned contact a doctor immediately.
Advice to doctor - Treat symptomatically. If vomiting occurs, solvents and surfactants may cause pulmonary pneumonitis.
Call Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26

25. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

Safety goggles and face shield.
Elbow length PVC gl;oves.
Cotton overalls and washable hat.
Boots.
Use a half piece respirator when handling the concentrate.

26 RE ENTRY PERIODS and OTHER SAFETY ISSUES:

After spray has dried.

27. PROPERTIES:

Product appearance - Clear beige or amber liquid with a slight to strong aromatic odour depending on product and formulation.
Shelf Life -
Product Flammability - Some formulations flammable(Opus75) others do not burn (Opus125). Dehydrated components in fire may emit oxides of carbon and nitrogen and hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
Ignition temperature - 420 C.
Half life in water - days at pH5 and 35 C.
Water solubility at 25 C. - Disperses in water.
Oil solubility -
Octanol:Water ratio at 25 C. - Kow Log P = 3.33-3.44 at pH 7 (epiconazole).
Vapour Pressure at 20 C. - <0.01 mPa for epoxiconazole. Water and hydrocarbons evaporate.
Dissociation constant - pKa.
Melting point - C.
Boiling point -
Molecular weight -
Density - SG = 1.02-1.08.

28. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:

Summary - Highly toxic to many aquatic species.
Birds - Not toxic. LD50 >2000 mg/kg (quail).
Fish - high toxicity LC50 (96hr) 0.5 mg/L (rainbow trout), 0.52 mg/L (bluegill sunfish) for formulated product.
Invertebrates - high toxicity. LC50 (48hr) 1.8 mg/L formulated product (Daphnia)
Bees - Not toxic. LD50 >100ug/bee.
Algae - Highly toxic. EC50 (72hr) for selenastrum capricornutum is 6.3 µg/L.
It has a half life in soil of .
It has an EPA classification for soil mobility that ranges from
Ground water contamination
Accumulation in milk and tissues.
Contain spills with sand, clay or other absorbent material.

29. COMPATIBILITY:

See HerbiGuide for compatibility with other herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
See HerbiGuide for a full list of pesticide compatibilities.

30. REGISTERED CROPS, INSECTS and DISEASES.

See HerbiGuide Species Solutions Tab for registered uses.

31. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY INFORMATION:

For Opus 125.
Dangerous Goods Class - None allocated.
Hazchem Code - 2X
Packaging Group - None allocated.
Initial Emergency Response Guide IERG -
UN Number - None allocated.
NOHSC Classification and phrases -
UN Number (Sea transport) 3082. Marine pollutant.
IMO Class.Packing - Class 9; Paking group 3
IMO Proper Shipping Name - Envronmentally hazardous substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (contains fatty alcohol ethoxylate)

32. References:

July 2005 MSDS Opus 125 and Opus 75. Opus 125 label 60135-0805

Acknowledgments:

Collated by HerbiGuide. Phone 08 98444064 or www.HerbiGuide.com.au for more information.