HOPE 48 SL

HERBICIDES

HOPE 48 SL

INTRODUCTION: Bentazone is a benzothiadiazine that is 1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide substituted by an isopropyl group at position 3. It has a role as an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and a herbicide. Bentazon is a chemical manufactured by BASF Chemicals for use in herbicides. It is categorized under the thiadiazine group of chemicals. Sodium bentazon is available commercially and appears slightly brown in colour. Bentazon has been classified by the EPA as a Group E chemical, because it is believed to be non-carcinogenic to humans (as based on testing conducted on animals). However, there are no studies or experiments that can determine toxic and/or carcinogenic effects of bentazon on humans – Bentazon is a selective herbicide as it only damages plants unable to metabolize the chemical It is considered safe for use on alfalfa, beans (with the exception of garbanzo beans ), maize, peanuts, peas (with the exception of blackeyed peas ), pepper, peppermint, rice, sorghum, soybeans and spearmint; as well as lawns and turf. Bentazon is usually applied aerially or through contact spraying on food crops to control the spread of weeds occurring amongst food crops. Herbicides containing bentazon should be kept away from high heat as it will release toxic sulfur and nitrogen fumes.

USAGES: Used as a post-emergence herbicide with activity against a wide range of broadleaf weeds, as well as yellow nutsedge – biocide , pesticide , Herbicide A selective herbicide to control many broadleaf weeds and yellow nutsedge. A postemergence contact spray, so thorough coverage is essential. This is a man-made compound that is used as a pesticide