Potential Exposure
Organic fluoride herbicide used is hor ticulture, ornamental, aquatic and greenhouse environ ments. It is used as and auatic herbicide to treat large areas
of water (lakes, ponds, reservoirs, etc.) for invasive
Eurasian watermilfoil. Not used on food crops.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower
lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical
contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and
wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical
attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled,
remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using uni versal precautions) if breathing has stopped, and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get
medical attention. Give large quantities of water and
induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person
vomit.
Shipping
UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances,
solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous haz ardous material, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Decomposes in temperature>200℃.Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides,
permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine,
etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away
from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoa cids, epoxides.
Description
Fluridone is a broad spectrum herbicide for use to control submerged and emerged aquatic weeds as well as on land. It has a moderate aqueous solubility and a low volatility. It tends not to be persistent in soils or waterbodies and is not expected to leach to groundwaters. Fluridone has a low oral mammalian toxicity but there are data gaps for chronic health risks. Biodiversity toxicity tends to be moderate to low.
Chemical Properties
Fluridone is white to pale yellow solid
Chemical Properties
White to tan crystalline solid. Some commercial formulations are a light tan viscous liquid, possibly in
a propylene glycol carrier. Slight odor.
Waste Disposal
Safe Disposal of Pesticides.
An empty pesticide container can be as hazardous as a full
one because of residues left inside. Never reuse such a con tainer. When empty, a pesticide container should be rinsed
carefully three times and rinse the water thoroughly drained
back onto the sprayer or the container previously used to
mix the pesticide. Use the rinse water as a pesticide, fol lowing label directions. Replace the cap or closure
securely. Dispose of the container according to label
instructions. Do not puncture or burn a pressurized con tainer like an aerosol—it could explode. Do cut or puncture
other empty pesticide containers made of metal or plastic
to prevent someone from reusing them. Wrap the empty
container and put it in the trash after you have rinsed it.
Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Dispose of waste
material as hazardous waste using a licensed disposal con tractor to an approved landfill. Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal
practices. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recom mendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide con tainers. Containers must be disposed of properly by
following package label directions or by contacting your
local or federal environmental control agency, or by con tacting your regional EPA office.
Uses
Fluridone, is a new herbicide for aquatic plants, such as Curlyleaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) in lakes.
Definition
ChEBI: Fluridone is a phenylpyridine. It has a role as a carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitor.
Production Methods
Fluridone is commercially synthesised through a multi-step process that constructs its complex triketone structure. The synthesis typically begins with the preparation of 1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4(1H)-pyridazinone, which involves condensation reactions between substituted benzoylacetones and hydrazine derivatives. Key steps include the introduction of the trifluoromethylphenyl group and the formation of the pyridazinone ring via cyclisation under controlled temperature and solvent conditions.
Agricultural Uses
Fluridone can be used as herbicide: Used is horticulture, ornamental, aquatic and greenhouse environments. It is used as an aquatic herbicide to treat large areas of water (lakes, ponds, reservoirs, etc.) for Eurasian watermilfoil.
Trade name
AVAST®; EL 171®; PRIDE®; SONAR®;
SONAR AS®
Mechanism of action
Selective, systemic, absorbed mainly by roots. Bleaching - Carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitor.
