Common name: nicosulfuron (BSI, ANSI, draft E-ISO); no name (Brazil),
Chemical name: 2-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)-N,N-dimethylnicotinamide; 1-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3-(3-dimethylcarbamoyl-2-pyridylsulfonyl)urea
Chemical class: Sulfonylurea Herbicide
CAS RN： [111991-09-4]

　 Usage elucidation and Safety

Mode of action: Selective systemic herbicide, absorbed by the foliage and roots, with rapid translocation in xylem and phloem to the meristematic tissues.

Uses: Selective post-emergence control in maize of annual grass weeds including Setaria, Echinochloa, Digitaria, Panicum, Lolium, and Avena spp., broad-leaved weeds including Amaranthus spp. and Cruciferae, and perennials such as Sorghum halepense and Agropyron repens. Applied at 35-70 g/ha.

Safety Guideline:

SIGNAL WORD: Caution!

TOXICITY CLASS: U

TOXICITY: Acute oral LD50 for male and female rats and mice >5000 mg/kg. Acute percutaneous LD50 for male and female rats >2000 mg/kg.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, shoes plus socks.

HANDLING/STORAGE CAUTIONS: Store in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Store in original containers. Keep container closed when not in use. Store away from food and drink.

FIRST AID:

Eyes: Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes and obtain medical advice.

Skin: Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap and Water, Seek medical aid if at all worried.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Keep patient at rest and seek immediate medical advice.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical advice.

ANTIDOTE: No specific antidote.

Technical grade: ≥95%

Formulation products: 4%SC, 4%OF, 80%WP, 750g/kgWG, 95% TC