Metalaxyl 350
| 1. Trade Name | | 2. Manufacturer | 3. Formulation |
| APRON XL 350 ES FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENT | SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION PTY LIMITED | ES |
| MANTLE FUNGICIDE SEED DRESSING | CHEMTURA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | WP |
| MEDLEY 350 SEED TREATMENT | CROP CARE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD | WP |
| RAMPART 350 SD FUNGICIDE SEED DRESSING | UNITED PHOSPHORUS LTD | WP |
4. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Metalaxyl 350g/L or kg
5. COST: $299.20 per L or kg.
6. CHEMICAL GROUP: D.
7. RELATED PESTICIDES:
Metalaxyl 350g/L or kg
8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
An agricultural fungicide used mainly as a seed dressing.
9. APPLICATION METHODS AND TIPS:
Ensure even and thorough coverage of all seeds.
10. ADJUVANTS, WETTERS, OILS:
None recommended
11. EQUIPMENT:
Use properly calibrated equipment.
12. SPRAYER WASH OUT AND DECONTAMINATION:
Triple rinse with water and wetting agent.
13. WATER OR CARRIER DATA:
500-1000 mL per 100 kg of seed when used as a slurry treatment.
14. WEATHER:
Not applicable.
15. RAINFASTNESS:
4 hours
16. SOIL:
No particular effects apart from those on disease incidence.
17. PLANT HEALTH and OTHER EFFECTS:
Do not use treated seed for animal or poultry feed.
18. WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
19. PLANT BACK PERIODS or RECROPPING INTERVALS:
20. MODE OF ACTION:
A systemic, phenylamide, group D fungicide with protective and curative action that inhibits protein synthesis in some fungi.
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 swallowed.
Details:
Poison schedule - S5
Mammalian toxicity -
Acute oral LD50 - 669 mg/kg (rats), [For comparison table salt is 3000 mg/kg]
Acute dermal LD50 - >3100 mg/kg (rats).
Skin - Irritant
Eye - Irritant.
Vapour inhalation - LC50 - > mg/L air (rat).
Chronic oral toxicity NOEL - ppm for two years.
Not mutagenic or teratogenic (i.e. does not cause reproductive problems).
Results from animal tests on carcinogenicity are inconclusive.
May cause liver damage with long-term exposure.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) -
23. TOXICITY SYMPTOMS:
24. FIRST AID:
If SWALLOWED - Rinse mouth with water. If more than 15 minutes from hospital, induce vomiting preferably with Ipecac Syrup APF.
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.
Call Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
25. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Safety goggles and face shield.
Elbow length PVC gloves.
Cotton overalls and washable hat.
Boots.
26 RE ENTRY PERIODS and OTHER SAFETY ISSUES:
27. PROPERTIES:
Product appearance - Bright pink granulated powder with a characteristic odour.
Shelf Life -
Product Flammability - Not flammable.
Half life in water - days at pH5 and 35 C.
Water solubility at 25 C. - Insoluble.
Oil solubility -
Octanol:Water ratio at 25 C. - at pH 5.
Vapour Pressure at 25 C. -
Dissociation constant - pKa.
Melting point - Decomposes before melting.
Boiling point -
Molecular weight -
Density -
28. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
Summary -
Birds - Practically non toxic.
Fish - Practically non toxic. LC50 > ppm.
Invertebrates - Practically non toxic. LC50 12.5-28 mg/L
Bees - Practically non toxic.
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.
29. COMPATIBILITY:
See HerbiGuide for compatability 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:
Dangerous Goods Class - None
Hazchem Code - None
Packaging Group -
EPG -
UN Number - None.
Worksafe Classification -
NOHSC classification - hazardous.
32. References:
Crompton (2003) Mantle label 52418 and MSDS.
Acknowledgments:
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