Mepiquat chloride

Химические свойства

White crystalline solid, off-white powder, or pinkish liquid. Slightly sweet, musty odor;

Использование

Mepiquat Chloride is a plant growth regulator used to improve crop quality and maximize yield.

Определение

ChEBI: A quaternary ammonium salt consisting of equimolar amounts of mepiquat cations and chloride anions. A plant growth regulator, it is used in agriculture to reduce vegetative growth including sprout suppression in garlic, leeks and onions.

Опасность

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Low toxicity by inhalation and skin contact.

Сельскохозяйственное использование

Herbicide, Plant growth regulator: Registered solely for cotton, to control the growth and yield.

Торговое название

BAS 083 01 W®; BAS 85559X®; MEPEX®; MEPICHLOR®; MEPPLUS®; PIX®; PONNAX®; ROQUAT®; TERPAL® (with Ethephon)

Возможный контакт

A quarternary ammonium salt herbicide and plant growth regulator registered solely for use on cotton, to control growth and yield

Перевозки

UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required

Несовместимости

Decomposes in temperatures above 320℃. 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.

Утилизация отходов

Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Dispose of waste material as hazardous waste using a licensed disposal contractor to an approved landfill. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Incineration with effluent gas scrubbing is recommended. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Noncombustible containers should be compacted and buried under more than 16 in/40 cm. of soil. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.