Propanil
1 Trade nameManufacturerForm
NUFARM PROPANIL HERBICIDENUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITEDLC
STAM HERBICIDEUNITED PHOSPHORUS LTDEC

Previously sold as Ronacil.

2 PRICE:

$18.7/L


3 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Formulation

4 CHEMICAL GROUP: C - Inhibitors of photosynthesis at photosystem II.

5 RELATED HERBICIDES:

6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

7 APPLICATION METHODS AND TIPS:

10 WATER QUALITY:

Hard water

Colloids

pH

11 COMPATIBILITY:

Trace elements.

12 EQUIPMENT:

14 HERBICIDE RESISTANCE:

18 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

19 SOIL:

20 MODE OF ACTION:

Uptake and translocation:

Physiological effects:

Residual Life and Breakdown:

Selectivity:

23 PLANT SYMPTOMS:

SECONDARY EFFECTS:

24 TOXICITY:

Summary:

Details:

Poison schedule - S

Mammalian toxicity -

Acute oral LD50 - mg/kg (rats), [For comparison table salt is 3000 mg/kg]

Acute dermal LD50 - > mg/kg (rabbit).

Skin -

Eye -

Vapour inhalation - LC50 - > mg/L air (rat).

Chronic oral toxicity NOEL - mg/kg for two years.

Not carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic (i.e. does not cause cancer or reproductive problems).

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) -

Other Species -

Birds - toxicity.

Fish - toxicity LC50 > 170 mg/L (Rainbow Trout).

Invertebrates - toxicity.

Bees - toxicity.

25 TOXICITY SYMPTOMS:

26 FIRST AID:

If SWALLOWED -

If in EYES - Irrigate 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. See a doctor.

Advice to doctor - Treat symptomatically.


27 ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:

Half life in soil - 1-2 days.

Half life in water - 2 days.

It has an EPA classification for soil mobility that ranges from

Ground water contamination. Low likelihood of leaching or surface runoff due to rapid degradation.

Accumulation in milk and tissues.

pH stability - Stable.

Photolysis rate -

Hydrolysis half life -

Biodegradation rate - Rapid.

28 REGISTERED CROPS: (Button)

29 REGISTERED WEEDS: (Button)

30 REGULATION AND LEGAL:

UN number -

Dangerous goods class -

Hazchem code -

Proper shipping name -

Packaging group -

EPG -

31 PROPERTIES:

Water solubility at 25 C. - 130 mg/L. Medium to high.

Oil solubility -

Octanol:Water ratio at 25 C LogPow. - at pH 5;

Soil organic carbon absorption coefficient (Koc) - 149 mL/g. Weak.

Vapour Pressure at 25 C. - Low.

Dissociation constant - pKa

Melting point - C.

Boiling point - C.

Molecular weight -

Colour -

Odour -

Bulk density -

Specific gravity -

pH -

Flammability -

33 REFERENCES:

Ashton, F.M. and Crafts, A.S. (1981) Mode of Action of Herbicides. (Wiley-Interscience publication).

Kearney, P.C. and Kaufman, D.D. (1976). Herbicides. Chemistry, degradation and mode of action. Vol 1 & 2.


Field Crop Herbicide Information:

CHEM NAME

2. Concentration of Active Constituent : g/kg

Trade Name :

3. Formulation :

4. Poison Schedule :

6. Product colour :

7. Product Flammability :

8. Dangerous Goods Class :

9. Shelf Life :

10. Mixtures Compatibility :

11. Registered Crop(s) :

12. Effect of Soil Texture on Herbicide :

13. Effect of Soil pH on Herbicide :

14. Effect of Soil Organic Matter on Herbicide :

15. Mode of Action :

16. Application Timing :

17. Rate Variations :

18. Rates Selection :

19. Weeds Controlled :

20. Effect on Crop :

21. Effect on Legume Species :

22. Soil Moisture at Application :

DRY -

MOIST -

WATERLOGGED -

23. Frost Effects :

24. Frost Free Days Required After Application :

25. Effect of Application Water Quality on Herbicide :

Saline Water -

Soil Colloids -

26. Recommended Water Volume :

27. Nozzle Type : Flat fan.

28. Recommended Nozzle Pressure :

29. Recommended Filter Size : Mesh size as suitable for nozzle being used.

30. Recommended Wetter

31. Other Additives :

32. Rain Fastness : hours.

33. Time Interval Before Effect is Noticed :

34. Weed Symptoms :

35. Effect of Herbicide/Disease Interaction on Crop :

36. Withholding Period : 0 days.

37. Plant-Back Period :
  1. Spray Tank Clean-Up : Drain tank and flush with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Fill the tank with clean water and flush for 15 minutes. Remove the nozzles and screens and clean separately.
39. Other Comments :

Numbered data adapted from "Crop Herbicide Information"

courtesy of A.J. Chambers, Vic. Dept of Food & Agric.


Acknowledgments:

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