CAS NO. : 4685-14-7
Molecular Structure



Formulations: Paraquat 20%SL

Common name: Paraquat

Toxicity
Oral LD50 150 mg/kg, dermal LD50 (rabbits) is greater than 236-325 mg/kg.

Storage
Keep in cool and dry place, for 2 years.

Application:
Biochemistry
During photosynthesis, superoxide is generated, which damages
cell membranes and cytoplasm.

Mode of action
Non-selective contact herbicide, absorbed by the foliage, with some
translocation in the xylem.

Uses
Broad-spectrum control of broad-leaved weeds and grasses
in fruit orchards (including citrus), plantation crops
(bananas, coffee, cocoa palms, coconut palms, oil palms,
rubber, etc.), vines, olives, tea, alfalfa, onions, leeks, sugar beet, asparagus,
ornamental trees and shrubs, in forestry, etc. Also used for general weed
control on non-crop land; as a defoliant for cotton and hops;
for destruction of potato haulms; as a desiccant for pineapples,
sugar cane, soya beans, and sunflowers; for strawberry runner control;
in pasture renovation; and for control of aquatic weeds. For control of annual
weeds, applied at 0.4-1.0 kg/ha. Formulation types SL.

Name of product		Paraquat 42%TC
Appearance		Dark blue to dark green homogenous liquid	Dark blue to dark green homogenous liquid
Content	Dichloride (%)	≥42.0	42.08
	Cation(%)	≥30.4	30.5
Free 4, 4’-bipyridyl (%)		≤0.09	0.05
Emetic (%)		≥0.071	0.075
Insoluble in water (%)		≤0.50	0.30
PH Value		4.0-6.0	5.6