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Revised June 1996


Acifluorfen


Trade and Other Names: Acifluorfen and sodium acifluorfen are found in several Blazer products. Other trade names include Carbofluorfen, RH-6201, and Tackle.

Regulatory Status: Acifluorfen is classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP) by the U.S. EPA. It is toxicity class III - slightly toxic, but products containing it bear the Signal Word DANGER because it can cause serious eye injury.

Chemical Class: diphenolic ether

Introduction: Acifluorfen is a contact diphenolic ether herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses in soybeans, peanuts, peas, and rice. It can be applied before or after crop emergence. It is especially effective against cocklebur, velvetleaf, common lambsquarters, morning glory, and jimsonweed [2]. Its use in the U.S. is estimated to be in excess of 1.4 million pounds per year.

Formulation: Not Available

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Basic Manufacturer:

BASF Corporation
Agricultural Products Group
P.O. Box 13528
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 10


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