Chemical Properties
A diphenyl ether, is a combustible, off-white, light tan or brown solid.
Uses
Acifluorfen is an herbicide against broadleaf weeds. An environmental toxin relating to in vivo toxicity of nitroaromatics.Environmental toxin on US EPA Toxic Release Inventory list (TRI) list.
Definition
ChEBI: A member of the class of benzoic acids that is 2-nitrobenzoic acid in which the hydrogen at position 5 is replaced by a 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy group. It is a herbicide used for the post-emergence control of a variety of annual broadleaf weeds.
Agricultural Uses
Acifluorfen is a Herbicide: used to control pre-emergent and post-emergent broadleaf weeds and grasses in soybean, peanut, pea and rice crops. It is also registered for use by homeowners as a spot treatment on driveways, sidewalks, and patios. It should not be mixed with oils, surfactants, liquid fertilizers, and other pesticides. Not approved for use in EU countries.
Trade name
ASIF®; BLAZER®; CARBOFUORFEN®;
KLEENUP® Grass and Weed Killer; RH-6201; SCEPTER
O.T. HERBICIDE®; STATUS®; STORM®; ULTRA
BLAZER®
Potential Exposure
A potential danger to those involved in the manufacture, formulation and application of this selective preemergence and postemergence herbicide used to control weeds and grass in soybean and peanut crops
Shipping
UN2588 Pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required. UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substancessolid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
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, oxoacids, epoxides. Avoid contact with all sources of ignition.
Waste Disposal
In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers.
