Product Name

Function

Herbicide

Specification

Chemical Name

CAS No.

Empirical Formula

Toxicology

• Acute Toxicity: Glufosinate-P is moderately toxic if ingested or inhaled. It can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

• Oral LD₅₀ (rat): ~1,500–2,000 mg/kg (moderately toxic).

• Dermal LD₅₀ (rabbit): >2,000 mg/kg (low toxicity).

• Inhalation LC₅₀ (rat): >1.3 mg/L (low toxicity by inhalation).

• Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may lead to neurotoxicity, including tremors and respiratory depression. It is not considered a carcinogen or mutagen.

• Environmental Impact: Toxic to aquatic organisms and bees; moderately persistent in soil.

Applications

• Herbicide: Used as a non-selective, post-emergence herbicide to control a wide range of weeds in agriculture.

• Crop Desiccation: Applied as a desiccant in crops like potatoes and oilseed rape before harvest.

• Resistance Management: Effective against glyphosate-resistant weeds, often used in herbicide-tolerant (e.g., LibertyLink®) crops.

• Non-Crop Areas: Utilized in industrial sites, roadsides, and forestry for vegetation control.