Selective, contact herbicide used for pre and post-emergence control of broadleaf and grassy weeds
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Characteristic
Ash %
0.5%
Grade
Agricultural Grade
Density
1.12 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
Appearance
Clear brown liquid
Water Content Vol%
0.5%
EINECS No
255-983-0
Active Ingredient
Oxyflourfen 23.5%
Melting Point
Not applicable (liquid formulation)
State
Liquid
Color
Brown
Ph Level
5.5 - 7.5
Classification
Insecticide
Molecular Formula
C15H11ClF3NO4
Purity(%)
23.5%
Place of Origin
India
Shape
Liquid
CAS No
42874-03-3
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place
Flash Point
>62C (closed cup)
Compatibility
Compatible with most commonly used herbicides
Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Registration
Registered under CIB&RC
Toxicity
Moderate (use appropriate personal protective equipment during handling)
Recommended Use
Used in agriculture for weed control in crops such as onions, tea, groundnut, cotton, and other field crops
Formulation Type
Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
Packaging
Available in HDPE bottles/drums (as per requirement)
Solubility
Emulsifies in water
Shelf Life
2 years from date of manufacture
Oxyflourfen 23.5% EC Trade Information
Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms
Delivery Time
1 Week
About Oxyflourfen 23.5% EC
Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC is a widely used, high-performance selective contact herbicide designed to control annual broadleaf weeds and some grasses in agricultural settings. It works by inhibiting the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) enzyme, leading to cell membrane disruption and rapid desiccation of weeds, particularly in the presence of sunlight
Key Agricultural and Pesticide Benefits:
Broad-Spectrum & Dual Action: It acts as both a pre-emergence and early post-emergence herbicide, providing a "double-action" benefit by killing emerging seedlings and controlling young weeds (cotyledon to 2-leaf stage).
Long-Lasting Residual Control: It creates a stable, chemical barrier on the soil surface, offering 30-40 daysand sometimes up to 8 monthsof residual weed suppression, which reduces the need for frequent reapplication.
High Selectivity & Crop Safety: It is specifically designed to kill weeds while leaving crops unharmed when applied at recommended doses, making it the #1 choice for crops like onions, garlic, tea, groundnut, and potatoes.
Labor Efficiency: Significantly reduces the need for manual weeding, providing a cost-effective solution that can save substantial labor expenses (e.g., in onion farming).
Effectiveness in Low Moisture: It performs reliably even in low-moisture soil conditions.
Environmentally Considered: It has low mobility, meaning it binds tightly to soil particles, reducing the risk of leaching into groundwater.
Ideal for Integrated Weed Management (IWM): Its unique mode of action allows it to be used in rotation with other herbicides to prevent weed resistance.
Typical Crops and Target Weeds:
Crops: Onion, Tea, Potato, Groundnut, Direct Seeded Rice, Mint, Cotton, and various vegetable crops.