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)

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.