Paraquat 42 TC

COMMON NAME:Paraquat CHEMICAL NAME:1,1'-dimethyl-4.4'-bipyridinium STRUCTURE FORMULA: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Paraquat bdchloride forms colourless,hygroscopic crystals.decomposing at 300oC, v.p. negligible,Solu-bility,easily soluble in water,slightly soluble in short-china alcohol, practically insoluble in most other-organic solvents.stability stable in neutral and acidic media, but readily oxidized in alaline media.Tech salts are corrosive to common metals. TOXICITY:Paraquat dihloride Acute oral LD50 for rats 150 mg/kg,for mece 104 mg/kg,for kogs 25-50 mg/kg,for sheep 70 mg/kg.Acute percutaneous LD50 for rabbits 236-500 mg paraquat ion/kg.Irritating to skin and eyes.absorption through intact human skin is minimal;exposures can cause irritation and a delay in the healing of cuts and wounds;can cause temporary damage to nails.If inhaled,may cause nose bleeding.Other has serious dealyed effects if absorbed.Fish toxicitty:TLM(48hrs.)is 62 ppm for rainbow trout,TLM(48 hrs.)is 40 ppm for carp.ADI 0.004 mg/kg b.w. FORMULATION AND SPECIFICATION: Paraquat content,%(m/m) 45.0 min As cautions 20.0 minStability(no crystal appear,18 hrs.) Qualified QualifiedPH value 4-6 4-6PACKING:Packed as required.Usually,iron drums,100,200 kg net weight for Tech.0.5 L or 1 L PET bottle for 20 liquid. REGISTRATION NO.:LS 95479 LICENSE NO.:HNP42027-C0146 QUALITY STANDARD NO.:Q/STN001-94 USES:Paraquat destroys green plant tissue by contact action with some translation.It is trpidly inactivated on contact with soil,Uses include stubble cleaning,pasture renovation,weed control in plantation crops. PRECAUTION: Incompatible with alkaline materials,anionic surfactants,and clay-containing inert materials.