Chemical Properties
Colorless or white solid. Liquid form is dark
brown with an aromatic hydrocarbon odor.
Uses
Fenoxaprop-ethyl is a pesticide.
Uses
Fenoxaprop-ethyl is a selective, postemergence herbicide for control of annual and perennial grass weeds in crops such as beans, beets, cotton, groundnuts, potatoes and other vegetables.
Definition
ChEBI: Fenoxaprop ethyl is an aromatic ether.
General Description
Coarse light beige to brown powder. Selective herbicide.
Agricultural Uses
Herbicide: Used to control annual and perennial grassy weeds in potatoes, soy beans, beans, beets, vegetables, flax,
ground nuts, rape and cotton. Not approved for use in EU
countries. Not registered for use in the U.S. There are
17 global suppliers.
Trade name
ACCLAIM®[C]; DEPON®; EXCEL®;
FENOXYPROP®; FURORE®; HOE 033171®; HOE-A
25-01®; OPTION® Fenoxaprop-ethyl; PUMA®;
WHIP®
Potential Exposure
A chlorophenoxy/aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicide used to control annual and perennial
grassy weeds in potatoes, soy beans, beans, beets, vegetables, flax, ground nuts, rape, and cotton.
Incompatibilities: Decomposed by acids and alkalis. May
react with strong oxidizers such as chlorates, peroxides,
nitrates, etc
Environmental Fate
Soil. Hydrolyzes rapidly in soil forming fenoxaprop acid, ethyl alcohol, 6-chloro-2,3dihydrobenzoxazole-2-one and 4-(6-chloro-2-benzoxazolyloxy) phenol (Wink and Luley, 1988; Humburg et al., 1989). Under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, the half-life was less than 24 hours (Humburg et al., 1989).
Plant. The major degradation product identified in crabgrass, oats and wheat was 6chloro-2,3-dihydrobenzoxazol (Lefsrud and Hall, 1989).
Photolytic. Susceptible to degradation by UV light (Humburg et al., 1989).
Shipping
UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances,
solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
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 universal 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. Do not induce vomiting when
formulations containing petroleum solvents are ingested.
Waste Disposal
In accordance with
40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of
pesticides and pesticide containers. 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
