Description
As a a diphenyl ether herbicide, Oxyfluorfen is a white to orange or red-brown crystalline solid with a smoke-like odor, which is used for broad-spectrum pre- and post-emergent control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in a variety of tree fruit, vegetables, fruit, cotton, nut, vine, and field crops. It belongs to the contact herbicide and requires light to impose killing effects on target plants. Besides, it can also be applied in non-agricultural ornamental and forestry, mainly used for weed control in landscapes, patios, driveways, and similar areas in residential sites.
References
http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/metiram-propoxur/oxyfluorfen-ext.html
http://www.cngreenchem.com/pro_detail_en/id/19.html
https://www.fluoridealert.org/wp-content/pesticides/epage.oxyfluorfen.htm
Description
Oxyfluorfen is a semi-solid at room temperature, red-brown to
yellow, faint smoky odor.
Chemical Properties
Orange to deep redbrown crystalline solid
or powder. Smoke-like odor.
Chemical Properties
Pale Yellow Solid
Uses
Oxyfluorfen is a diphenyl ether broad spectrum herbicide. Oxyfluorfen is a pre- and post-emergent control broad leaf and grassy weeds in field crops.
Definition
ChEBI: Oxyfluorfen is an aromatic ether. It has a role as a herbicide and an EC 1.3.3.4 (protoporphyrinogen oxidase) inhibitor.
General Description
Orange crystalline solid. Non corrosive. Used as an herbicide.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
A trifluoromethyl diphenyl ether derivative.
Agricultural Uses
Herbicide: Oxyfluorfen is used for broad-spectrum pre-emergence
and post-emergent control of annual broadleaf and
grassy weeds in a variety of tree fruit, nut, vine, and field
crops. The largest agricultural markets are wine grapes
and almonds. Also used on ornamental and forestry sites.
Oxyfluorfen is also used for weed control in landscapes,
patios, driveways, and similar non-crop areas in residential,
highway and rights-of-way sites. Not approved for use in
EU countries. Registered for use in the U.S. and Canada
Trade name
EDGER®; FIRE POWER® (glyphosate
+ oxyfluorfen); GALIGAN®; GOAL®; HADAF®;
KLEENUP®; KOLTAR®; MON-78095®; RH-2915®;
RH-915®; ROUT® (with oryzalin); TRIOX®
Safety Profile
When heated to decomposition emits toxic fumes of Cl-, F-, and NO2.
Potential Exposure
Oxyfluorfen, a diphenyl ether herbicide,
is used for broad spectrum preemergence and postemergent
control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in a
variety of tree fruit, nut, vine, and field crops. The largest
agricultural markets are wine grapes and almonds. Also
used on ornamental and forestry sites. Oxyfluorfen is also
used for weed control in landscapes, patios, driveways, and
similar noncrop areas in residential, highway, and rights-ofway
sites.
Shipping
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances,
liquid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous
material, Technical Name Required. UN3077
Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard
class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material,
Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Decomposes ＞330°C releasing toxic
hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, and nitrogen oxides.
Waste Disposal
Small quantities may be land
filled but large quantities should be incinerated. Containers
must be disposed of properly by following package label
directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental
control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA
office.
