A pre-emergence emulsifiable concentrate herbicide with benoxacor for the control of most annual grasses and certain broad-leaved weeds in maize, groundnuts, soybeans, dry beans, sunflowers, potatoes and lupins.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

metolachlor (α - Chloroacetamide) 915 g/l; benoxacor (safener) 30.5 g/l

PACKAGING

10L

REG. NO.

Reg. No. L 7841 Act No. 36 of 1947
W1301418 / N-AR 1361

REGISTRATION DETAILS

METOLACHLOR 915 EC. Reg. No. L 7841 Act No. 36 of 1947/ W1301418 / N-AR 1361. Active ingredient: metolachlor (α - Chloroacetamide) 915 g/l; benoxacor (safener) 30.5 g/l. Danger. Hazard Statement: Harmful if swallowed. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements: IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical help. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. Avoid release into the environment.

CROPS & TARGET

Dry beansGroundnutsLupinsMaizePotatoesSoybeansSunflowersDry beans - Broadleaf weedsDry beans - Grass weedsGroundnuts - Broadleaf weedsGroundnuts - Grass weedsLupins - Broadleaf weedsLupins - Grass weedsMaize - Broadleaf weedsMaize - Grass weedsPotatoes - Broadleaf weedsPotatoes - Grass weedsSoybeans - Broadleaf weedsSoybeans - Grass weedsSunflowers - Broadleaf weedsSunflowers - Grass weeds

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