Introduction:

Glyphosate is a broad spectrum, non-selective systemic foliar applied herbicide for control of annual and perennial grass and broad leaved weeds in agriculture, non-crop and industrial areas. Inactivated on contact with soil.

Product kind: Herbicide

Chemical name: N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine

Structural formula:

Molecular formula: C₃H₈NO₅P

Molecular weight: 169.08

Activity: Organophosphorus herbicides

Technical: Glyphosate 95%TC
Type of formulation:

Glyphosate monoammounium 880g/Kg WG

Glyphosate monoammounium 757g/Kg WG

Glyphosate isopropylamide (IPA) 41%SL (360SL)

Mode of action

It works by being absorbed into the plant mainly though its leaves but also through soft stalk tissue. It is then transported throughout the plant where it acts on various enzyme systems inhibiting amino acid metabolism, causing the eventual death of the plant. Visible symptoms occur at 4-7days in perennials. It includes wilting followed by chlorosis, and then in turn leads to plant death.

Spectrum of use

l         In established plantation crops such as coffee, tea, bananas, orchards

l         In sugar cane weed control as well as a growth regulator to increase sucrose content in sugar.

l         In control of aquatic weeds

l         In industrial weed control, along roads, railways, field verges, fence lines, air craft runways, around buildings, ditches and canals and amenity areas.

l         In pasture, stubble and forestry with specific purpose.

Directions for use:

Apply Glyphosate post emergent to vigorously growing weeds directly onto the foliage and immature bark. Do not spray if rain is expected in 4 hours of if foliage is wet

Recommended Rate:

Use 1125-2250g a.i. per ha. in apple, tea and orange garden; 620-930g a.i. per ha. in rape, cotton and corn; for railroad, highroad and non cropland, 1230-2460g a.i. g per ha. is recommended

Compatibility: Compatible with most commonly used herbicides 

Safety and Precautions

l          Store in the original unopened container in a cool dry place, avoiding sunlight and away from foodstuffs and drink containers.

l          Do not get into eyes or on skin. In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention.

l          Do not eat, drink or smoke while using.

l          Remove protective clothing and wash hands and face thoroughly before meals and after work.

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