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HEERA-44 (HERBICIDES)

HEERA-44 (HERBICIDES)

HEERA-44 (2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC)

  • Heera-44 is a, safe and wide spectrum weedicide for the control of broad leaved weeds in many crops.
  • It is selective, systemic weedicides of Phenoxyacetic group.
  • Apart from effectively controlling broad leaf weeds, these also control the Cyperus sp.
  • It is absorbed by the leaves and roots and translocated in to the weed plants.
  • Ensure sufficient soil moisture at the time of application.
  • It should be applied between 30-40 Days of sowing/planting.



Product Name

:

 2,4-D Ethyl Ester
Type of pesticide

:

 Herbicides
Chemical name

:

 2,4- dichlorophenoxy acetic acid ethyl ester
Empirical Formula

:

C10H10CI2O3
CAS No.

:

 [533-23-3]
UN No

:

 3082
Packing group

:

 III
IMDG

:

 Class-9[Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (2,4-d ethyl ester)]
Shelf-life

:

 Two years under normal storage conditions.

DESCRIPTION
2,4-D works a synthetic auxin. It belongs to be family of phenoxycarboxylic acid. It is used on a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic broadleaf weeds. It has little effect on grasses.
Mode of action
It is selective systemic herbicide. It acts as a growth inhibitor. The salts are readily absorbed by the roots, whilst esters are readily absorbed by the foliage. Translocation occurs, with accumulation principally at the meristematic regions of shoots and roots.
Applications
It is herbicide product based on 80% of active ingredients of 2,4-dichlorophynoxy acetic acidin soluble powder form in which sodium salt is present. It is a selective herbicide and controls broad leaved weeds, sedges and germinating grass seedling in crops like wheat, maize, citrus and grapes. It is rapidly absorbed by roots.
Structure Formula

:
Physical Properties
Appearance

:

 Light to dark brown clear liquid
2,4-D Ethyl Ester, content, percent by mass

 

 86% max
Melting Point

:

 136-140°C
Suspended solid content, percent by mass, Max.

:

 0.2
TOXICITY  DATA
Mammalian Toxicity

:

 WHO (a.i.) II; Moderately toxic
Environmental Toxicity

:

 2,4-D salt is not persistent under most environmental conditions.It ismoderately to less toxic to birds. It is highly toxic to marine fishes.
Formulation

:

 80% WP
Trade name

:

 Heera Super
Packing detail

:

 500gm
Recommendations
Crop Weed Species Dosage/acre(ml) Dilution in Water (Liter) Waiting Period

(days
SORGHUM

 

 Cyperusiria, Striga sp. Trianthema sp., Tridaxprocumbens, Digeriaarvensis, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta, Phyllanthusniru 1176 170 Na
MAIZE

 

 TrianthemamonogynaAmaranthus sp. TribulusterristrisBoerhaaviadiffusaPortulucaoleraceaCyperussp 1060 160-180 Na
WHEAT

 

 Chenopodium album. AsphodelustenuifoliusFumariapervifloraMalieotus alba Spergulaarvensis 528-880 180-200 Na
SUGAR CANE

 

 Cyperusiria, Digitaria sp., Dactylocteniumaegyptiana, DigeraarvensisPortulacaoleracea, Commelinabenghalensis, Amaranthus sp. Convolvulus arvensis 1412-2152 200 Na
PADDY

 

 EchinochloacolonumEchinochloacrusgallis 1000 160 Na
AQIATIC WEEDS

 

 Eichhorniacrassipes 2940 280-400 Na
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