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Hexazinone

Action / Use
ACTION: Herbicide.
USE: Controls woody plants in reforestation areas (site preparation or conifer release); selective weed control in alfalfa (except Velpar* DF), blueberries, conifers, pineapple, rubber trees, sugarcane (except Velpar*, Velpar L*).
FORMULATIONS: Granule, water-soluble granule, water-soluble liquid, and undiluted liquid applied with exact delivery handgun.
PREMIX PARTNERS: Diuron; Sulfometuron-methyl.

Identification

COMMON NAME: Hexazinone (ANSI, ISO, BSI, WSSA).

Chemistry

COMPOSITION: 3-Cyclohexyl-6-(dimethylamino)-1-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H, 3H)-dione.
PROPERTIES: White, crystalline solid. Melting point 115?117℃. Soluble in chloroform 388 g/100g; methanol 265 g/100g; benzene 94 g/100g; dimethylformamide 83.6 g/100g; acetone 79.2 g/100g; toluene 38.6 g/100g; sparingly soluble in hexane 0.3 g/100g.

Environmental Guidelines

HAZARDS: Fish: LC50 320-420 mg/l (96 h) (rainbow trout); 274 mg/l (minnow); 370-420 mg/l (sunfish). Bee: Nontoxic.
WATER SOLUBILITY: Sparingly soluble, 3.3 g/100g.

Safety Guidelines

TOXICITY: (Rat): Oral LD50 1690 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 5278 mg/kg. Corrosive, causes irreversible eye damage..
HANDLING/STORAGE CAUTIONS: Velpar L*: Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Store above 32℃ in a dry place. Keep container closed. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not apply directly to water or wetlands or where runoff is likely to occur. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.