A pre-emergence emulsifiable concentrate herbicide for the control of most annual grasses and certain broad-leaved weeds in dry beans, groundnuts, soybeans, sunflowers, grain- and forage sorghum, sugarcane, potatoes and lupins, as well as early post emergence in maize.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

metolachlor (α - chloroacetanilide) 960 g/l

PACKAGING

10L

REG. NO.

Reg. No. L 7136 Act No. 36 of 1947
W 130057 / N-AR 1362

REGISTRATION DETAILS

METOLACHLOR 960 EC. Reg. No. L 7136 Act No. 36 of 1947/ W 130057 / N-AR 1362. Active ingredient: metolachlor (α - chloroacetanilide) 960 g/l. Warning. Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements: IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Avoid release into the environment.

Registration holder: UNIVERSAL CROP PROTECTION (PTY) LTD.
Co. Reg. No.1983/008184/07
P.O. Box 801, Kempton Park 1620
Tel. (011) 396 2233

CROPS & TARGET

Dry beansGroundnutsLupinsPotatoesSorghumSoybeansSugarcaneSunflowersDry beans - Broadleaf weedsDry beans - Grass weedsGroundnuts - Broadleaf weedsGroundnuts - Grass weedsLupins - Broadleaf weedsLupins - Grass weedsPotatoes - Broadleaf weedsPotatoes - Grass weedsSorghum - Broadleaf weedsSorghum - Grass weedsSoybeans - Broadleaf weedsSoybeans - Grass weedsSugarcane - Broadleaf weedsSugarcane - Grass weedsSunflowers - Broadleaf weedsSunflowers - Grass weeds

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