Raptor WG 700

1 Trade nameManufacturerForm
CROP CARE RAPTOR WG HERBICIDECROP CARE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTDWG
RAPTOR WG HERBICIDEBASF AUSTRALIA LTDWG

3 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Imazamox 700 g/Kg

Formulation: Water dispersible granule

4 CHEMICAL GROUP: B - Imidazolinone herbicide

5 RELATED HERBICIDES:

Arsenal, Broadstrike, chlorsulfuron(Glean), Eclipse, Flame, metsulfuron(Ally), OnDuty, Spinnaker, triasulfuron(Logran).

6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

An early post emergence herbicide for a range of grasses and broadleaf weeds in some leguminous crops such as peas, soybeans and peanuts.

7 APPLICATION METHODS AND TIPS:

Apply grass selective herbicides 7 days before Raptor.

Apply to actively growing weeds.

Good crop competition is required for good results.

Add a non ionic surfactant.

Do not use on soils with a (CaCl2) pH of less than 5.5 where and less than 300 mm rainfall is expected before planting cereals.

10 WATER QUALITY:

Hard water

Colloids

pH

11 COMPATIBILITY:

Trace elements.

14 HERBICIDE RESISTANCE:

Plants tolerant to group B will not be controlled by this herbicide.

Some populations of plants may have resistance or will develop resistance after several applications of this product.

15 REPLANTING INTERVALS:

CropTime
Many crops18-21 months.

16 WITHHOLDING PERIODS:

CropTypeTime
AllHarvest 
AllGrazing 

17 RE-ENTRY PERIOD:

18 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

Normal protective clothing recommended

Elbow length PVC gloves

Goggles and face shield

Cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrists.

Washable hat

Avoid breathing dust and mist.

19 SOIL:

20 MODE OF ACTION:

Inhibits the ALS enzyme.

Uptake and translocation:

Leaf absorbed.

Physiological effects:

Residual Life and Breakdown:

21 SELECTIVITY:

Some pea varieties may be sensitive. See label for current list of tolerant varieties.

Crop tolerance:

Varietal sensitivities:

Effect on Clover Species:

Effect on Medic Species:

Effect on Lucerne:

Effect on Native Plants:

22 DISEASE AND INSECT EFFECTS:

23 PLANT SYMPTOMS:

Susceptible weeds will die or remain stunted.

May cause temporary crop yellowing.

May reduce internode length on crop causing a partial stunting or compact growth appearance.

SECONDARY EFFECTS:

24 TOXICITY:

Summary:

Low toxicity with a low user hazard.

Details:

Mammalian toxicity - Low.

Acute oral LD50 - >5000 mg/kg (rats), [For comparison table salt is 3000 mg/kg]

Acute dermal LD50 - >4000 mg/kg (rat).

Skin - Mildly irritating.

Eye - Mildly irritating.

Vapour inhalation - LC50 - >5.8 mg/L air (rat). Practically non toxic.

Chronic oral toxicity NOEL - ppm for two years.

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

Other Species -

Birds - toxicity.

Fish - toxicity LC50 > ppm. "Toxic to aquatic flora" no other details on MSDS or label.

Invertebrates - toxicity.

Bees - toxicity.

25 TOXICITY SYMPTOMS:

26 FIRST AID:

If in EYES - wash out immediately with water. See a doctor if irritation persists.

If on SKIN - Wash with soap and water. See a doctor if irritation persists.

If INHALED - remove patient to fresh air.

Advice to doctor - Treat symptomatically.

for Oral Intake:

27 ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:

In dry and/or cold seasons significant carry over of herbicide may occur and affect following crops. Many crops have a recommended recropping interval of 18-21 months.

It has a half life in soil of .

It has an EPA classification for soil mobility that ranges from

Ground water contamination

Replanting intervals

Accumulation in milk and tissues.

RESTRICTED SPRAYING AREAS:

Do not spray within 50 metres of wetlands or waterways because it is toxic to aquatic flora.

31 PROPERTIES:

Flammability - Not flammable.

Water solubility at 25 C. - Dispersible;

Oil solubility -

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

Vapour Pressure at 25 C. - Low.

Dissociation constant - pKa

Melting point - Not applicable.

Molecular weight - Density = 567 kg/m3

Half life in water - days at pH5 and 35 C.

33 REFERENCES:

Field Crop Herbicide Information:

Imazamox

2. Concentration of Active Constituent : 700g/kg

Trade Name : Raptor WG.

3. Formulation : Water dispersible granule.

4. Poison Schedule :

6. Product colour : Light tan granules with no odour.

7. Product Flammability : 5

8. Dangerous Goods Class : Not a dangerous good.

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 : ALS inhibitor.

16. Application Timing : Early post emergence.

17. Rate Variations : 45 - 50 g/ha.

18. Rates Selection :

19. Weeds Controlled : Some annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.

20. Effect on Crop : May cause stunting and transient yellowing.

21. Effect on Legume Species : variable.

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 : More than 50 L/ha.

27. Nozzle Type : Flat fan.

28. Recommended Nozzle Pressure : 200-300 kPa

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

30. Recommended Wetter - BS1000 or non ionic wetting agent for use in Peas. Spray oil (Hasten & Kwickin recommended by manufacturer) and ammonium sulphate.

31. Other Additives : Ammonium sulphate in some situations.

32. Rain Fastness : 2 hours.

33. Time Interval Before Effect is Noticed :

34. Weed Symptoms : Cessation of growth and/or death.

35. Effect of Herbicide/Disease Interaction on Crop :

36. Withholding Period : 28-42 days.

37. Plant-Back Period : 0-21 months.
  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 rinse.
Remove the nozzles and screens and clean separately.

39. Other Comments :

Acknowledgments:

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