An emulsifiable concentrate selective herbicide for control of woody weeds as listed as well as for the control of volunteer potatoes in maize and wheat.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

fluroxypyr meptyl (pyridine acid) 200 g/l

PACKAGING

5L

REG. NO.

Reg. No. L 7968 Act No. 36 of 1947

REGISTRATION DETAILS

SOLSTAR 200 EC. Reg. No. L 7968 Act No. 36 of 1947. Active ingredient: fluroxypyr meptyl (pyridine acid) 200 g/l. Danger. Hazard Statements: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. Wear impervious rubber gloves and boots, protective clothing and chemical safety goggles. Avoid release to the environment.

Registration holder: Meridian Agrochemical Company (Pty) Ltd.
Co. Reg. No. 2000/010819/07
65 Botes Road, Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619
Tel. (011) 396 2233

CROPS & TARGET

MaizeWheatMaize - Woody weedsMaize - Volunteer potatoesWheat - Woody weedsWheat - Volunteer potatoes

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