Triclopyr Butoxy Ethyl Ester

Description : TRICLOPYR BUTOXY ETHYL ESTER is a butyl cellosolve ester of triclopyr, selective systemic herbicide which is rapidly absorbed through the roots and foliage. It translocates throughout the plant, accumulating in meristematic tissues and inducing auxin type responses. It is used for the control of woody plants and broadleaf weeds in grassland, uncultivated land, industrial areas, plantation crops and rice fields.

Chemical name (IUPAC): 2-butoxyethyl 3,5,6- trichloro-2-pyridyloxyacetate

Specifications :

a) Appearance : Brownish yellow viscous liquid
b) Triclopyr butoxy ethyl ester content : 97 % (w/w) minimum
c) Moisture content by Karl Fischer : 0.5 % (w/w) maximum
Method
d) Solvent Content by GLC : 0.5 % (w/w) maximum

Formulations : Emulsifiable concentrates as 25% , 32% and 60% EC

Compatibility : Compatible with most other herbicides

Toxicity :

a) Mammalian toxicity : “ Slightly hazardous”
b) Environmental toxicity : It shows low toxicity to birds and moderately toxic to fish. 
It is non-toxic to bees.

Shelf life : Two years under normal storage conditions.

Packing : 50 kg UN specified lacquered MS drums