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Propanil |
Action / Use ACTION: Herbicide. USE: Postemergence with no residual effect against grass and broadleaf weeds in rice. FORMULATIONS: Emulsifiable concentrate, liquid, dry flowable. PREMIX PARTNERS: Anilofos; Bensulfuron-methyl; Bentazone; Bromoxynil; Butachlor; Clomazone; 2,4-D; Fentrazamide; MCPA; Metsulfuron-methyl; Molinate; Pendimethalin; Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl; Quinclorac; Thiobencarb; Triclopyr. |
Identification |
COMMON NAME: Propanil (ISO, BSI, WSSA); DCPA (JMAF). |
Chemistry |
COMPOSITION: N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)propanamide. CLASS: Anilide. PROPERTIES: Solid, white-gray. Melting point 91.5℃. Molecular weight 218.1. Vapor pressure 2.6 x 10-7 mbar. Herbax* Tech completely soluble in ketones, alcohols, chlorinated hydrocarbons; moderately soluble in xylene, benzene, and toluene. Riselect* readily soluble in ketones (60% in isophorone at 25℃), alcohols (54% in ethanol at 25℃), ethers, and chlorinated hydrocarbons; moderately soluble in aromatic solvents. Sparingly soluble in aromatic solvents. |
Environmental Guidelines |
DEGRADATION/METABOLISM: Half-life in soil 1.5 days. HAZARDS: Fish: LC50 14 ppm (bluegill); 13 ppm (rainbow trout). Bird: Dietary LC50 2861 ppm (bobwhite quail), 5627ppm (mallard); Oral LD50 201 mg/kg (quail). SOIL PARTICLE ADSORPTION: Moderate. WATER SOLUBILITY: Sparingly soluble, 0.13 g/l at 25℃. |
Safety Guidelines |
TOXICITY: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 >2500 mg/kg b.w.; Dermal >5000 mg/kg. SPILL: Large spillages should be dammed-off and pumped into containers; soak up remainder with absorbent material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Eliminate ignition sources. Ventilate area. Avoid breathing vapors.. PRODUCT/WASTE: Must be disposed of by special means, e.g., suitable incineration, in accordance with local regulations. Contact your state pesticide or environmental control agency. HANDLING/STORAGE: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. | |
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