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Picloram
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Chemical name: |
Picloram |
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CAS No.: |
1918-02-1
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Empirical formula: |
C6H3Cl2N2O2
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Structural formula: |
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Molecular mass: |
241.46 |
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Basic chemical and physical data: |
Picloram technical is white powder, decompose at 215℃ without melting, vapor pressure 0.082mPa (25℃). Solubility (25℃): 430mg/L in water, low solubility in most organic solvents. Stability: very stable to acids and alkalis, but decomposed by hot concentrated alkalis. |
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Usage: |
The main use of Picloram salts and esters is for the management of unwanted vegetation in rangeland, grass pastures, forestry, as well as non-crop land and rights-of-way sites such as around industrial and military installations, roads, railways, airports, under powerlines and along pipelines. In some countries, there are additional uses in rice, sugar cane, cereals and oilseed rape. |
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Toxicity: |
Acute oral LD50 for rats is more than 5000mg/kg, mice 2000 – 4000mg/kg. Acute dermal LD50 for rabbits >2000 mg/kg. Moderate eye irritant; mild skin irritant (rabbits). No skin sensitisation. Inhalatio |
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Storage: |
Picloram shall be stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated place. It should not be stored or transported along with foods. |
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Package: |
25kg fibre drum or 500kg bulk bag, or according to the customer’s requirements. |
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Attention: |
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Formulation: |
240g/l SL; 750g/l WDG |
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Specification of technical: |
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Appearance: White powder
Content of A.I.: 94.0% min.
Moisture: 1.0% max.
Ammonia chloride: 1.0% max. |