Clomazone

Common name

Clomazone

Chemical name

2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone     

CAS No

81777-89-1

Molecular formula

C12H14ClNO2

Application

Biochemistry Inhibits carotenoid biosynthesis;   target enzyme not known. Mode of action Selective herbicide, absorbed by the   roots and shoots and translocated upward. Susceptible species emerge but are   devoid of pigmentation. Uses Control of broad-leaved and grass weeds in soya   beans, peas, maize, oilseed rape, sugar cane, cassava, pumpkins, and tobacco.   Applied pre-emergence or pre-plant incorporated. Phytotoxicity Foliar contact   or vapours may cause visual symptoms of chlorosis to nearby sensitive plants.   Formulation types CS; EC; WP. Compatibility Compatible with many other   herbicides, e.g. metribuzin, linuron, chloramben, alachlor, trifluralin,   pendimethalin, metolachlor, oryzalin or ethalfluralin.

Formulation type

48%EC

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.