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Paraquat
Common name |
Paraquat |
Chemical name |
1,1'- dimethyl-4, 4'-bipyridinediium (Paraquat dication) |
CAS No |
4685-14-7 (Paraquat dication) |
Molecular formula |
C12H14N2 (Paraquat dication) |
Application |
Non-selective contact herbicide, absorbed by the foliage, with some translocation in the xylem. Broad-spectrum control of broad-leaved weeds and grasses in fruit orchards (including citrus), plantation crops (bananas, coffee, cocoa palms, coconut palms, oil palms, rubber, etc.), vines, olives, tea, alfalfa, onions, leeks, sugar beet, asparagus, ornamental trees, shrubs and non-crop land, in forestry, etc. As a defoliant for cotton and hops; for destruction of potato haulms; as a desiccant for pineapples, sugar cane, soya beans, and sunflowers; for strawberry runner control; in pasture renovation; and for control of aquatic weeds. |
Formulation type |
20% SL (equivalent to 276 g/L Paraquat dichloride) |
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Package: |
Liquid: 200Lt plastic or iron drum, 20L, 10L, 5L HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET drum 1Lt, 500mL, 200mL, 100mL, 50mL HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET bottle Shrink film, measure cap Solid: 25kg, 20kg, 10kg, 5kg fibre drum, PP bag, craft paper bag, 1kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g, 20g Aluminum foil bag. Carton: plastic wrapped carton The package can be made as the customer’s requirement. |
Storage Stability |
Stable for 2 years after receipt of order if stored under recommended conditions. After 2 years, the compound should be re-analyzed for chemical purity before use. |