Dicamba

Common name

Dicamba

Chemical name

3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid

CAS No

1918-00-9

Molecular formula

C8H6Cl2O3

Application

Dicamba is selective systemic herbicide, absorbed by the leaves and roots, with ready translocation throughout the plant via both the symplastic and apoplastic systems. Acts as an auxin-like growth regulator.  Uses Control of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and brush species in cereals, maize, sorghum, sugar cane, asparagus, perennial seed grasses, turf, pastures, rangeland, and non-crop land. Used in combinations with many other herbicides. Dosage varies with specific use and ranges from 0.1 to 0.4 kg/ha for crop use, higher rates in pasture. Phytotoxicity Most legumes are sensitive.  Formulation types GR; SL.  Compatibility Precipitation of the free acid from water may occur if the dimethylammonium salt is combined with lime sulfur, heavy-metal salts, or strongly acidic materials..

Formulation type

480g/l SL, 70%WDG

Package:

Liquid: 200Lt plastic or iron drum,

20L, 10L, 5L HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET drum

1Lt, 500mL, 200mL, 100mL, 50mL HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET bottle

Shrink film, measure cap

Solid:  25kg, 20kg, 10kg, 5kg fibre drum, PP bag, craft paper bag,

1kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g, 20g Aluminum foil bag.

Carton: plastic wrapped carton

The package can be made as the customer’s requirement.

Storage Stability

Stable for 2 years after receipt of order if stored under recommended conditions. After 2 years, the compound should be re-analyzed for chemical purity before use.