Saturn EC
| 1 Trade name | Manufacturer | Form |
| SATURN EC RICE HERBICIDE | BAYER CROPSCIENCE PTY LTD | EC |
2 PRICE:
3 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Thiobencarb 800g/L
4 CHEMICAL GROUP: J
5 RELATED HERBICIDES:
| 2,2-DPA 740 | 2,2-DPA 740g/kg |
| Avadex BW | Tri-allate 400g/L |
| Avadex Xtra | Tri-allate 500 g/L |
| Bensulide | Bensulide 410g/L |
| Eptam | EPTC 720g/L |
| Flupropanate 745 | Flupropanate 745g/L |
| Molinate 960 | Molinate 960g/L |
| Saturn EC | Thiobencarb 800g/L |
| Tramat 500 SC | Ethofumesate 500g/L |
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 - high toxicity LC50 > 0.79 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 - 21 days (160 days in anaerobic conditions)
Half life in water - 5-9 days.
It has an EPA classification for soil mobility that ranges from
Ground water contamination. Medium to high likelihood of leaching. High likelihood of surface runoff.
Accumulation in milk and tissues.
pH stability - Stable.
Photolysis rate - 6 hours. Rapid.
Hydrolysis half life - 160 days. Slow.
Biodegradation rate - Medium.
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. - 30 mg/L. Moderately soluble.
Oil solubility -
Octanol:Water ratio at 25 C. -
Soil organic carbon absorption coefficient (Koc) - 100-1380 mL/g. Medium.
Vapour Pressure at 25 C. - 2.2 x 10-5 mm Hg. Low.
Dissociation constant - pKa
Melting point - C.
Boiling point - C.
Molecular weight -
Colour -
Odour -
Bulk density -
Specific gravity -
pH -
Flammability -
33 REFERENCES:
3. Formulation : Emulsifiable Concentrate
4. Poison Schedule : Not a scheduled poison.
6. Product Colour :
7. Product Flammability : Flammable Liquid.
8. Dangerous Goods Class :
9. Shelf Life : 2 - 3 years.
10. Mixtures Compatibility : Londax
11. Registered Crop(s) : Rice
12. Effect of Soil Texture on Herbicide : Clods reduce effectiveness.
13. Effect of Soil pH on Herbicide :
14. Effect of Soil Organic Matter on Herbicide :
15. Mode of Action :
16. Application Timing : See label.
17. Rate Variations : 3750 mL - 5000 mL/ha depending on weed.
18. Rates Selection :
19. Crop Damage (Crop Tolerance) :
22. Soil Moisture at Application : Irrigated.
23. Frost Effects :
24. Frost Free Days Required After Application : No set figure.
25. Effect of Application Water Quality on Herbicide : Don't use with muddy
or very cold water.
26. Recommended Water Volume : 50 - 100 L/ha boom, 20 - 30 L/ha aircraft or
Drip.
27. Nozzle Type : 110o Flat fan. Aerial application 150 - 200 microns,
hollow cone designs such as Spraying Systems D8 disc or Number 45 are
suitable.
28. Recommended Nozzle Pressure : 280 - 300 kPa (40.6 - 43.5 psi). To suit
nozzle type to deliver greater than 50% of droplets in 150 - 200 micron
size.
29. Recommended Filter Sizes : 50, 80 or 100 mesh.
30. Recommended Wetter :
31. Other Additives : None.
32. Rain Fastness :
33. Time Interval Before Effect is Noticed :
35. Effect of Herbicide/Disease Interaction on Crop :
36. Withholding Period :
37. Plant-Back Period :
38. Spray Tank Clean-Up : Flush thoroughly with clean water. Use of boom
cleaning products can be an advantage.
Acknowledgments:
Collated by HerbiGuide. For more information see www.herbiguide.com.au or phone 08 98444064.