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Terbacil


Trade and Other Names: Trade names include Compound 732, DuPont Herbicide 732, Geonter, and Sinbar. This compound may also be found in mixed formulations with other herbicides.

Regulatory Status: Terbacil is registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a General Use Pesticide (GUP). The Signal Word CAUTION is required on containers of formulated terbacil. Terbacil is in EPA class IV - practically nontoxic.

Chemical Class: substituted uracil

Introduction: Terbacil is a selective herbicide used for control of both annual grasses, broad-leaved weeds, and some perennial weeds in sugarcane, apples, alfalfa, peaches, pecans, and mints. It is sprayed on soil surfaces preferably just before, or during, the period of active weed growth. Terbacil works in plants by inhibiting photosynthesis. It is a member of the substituted uracil chemical family. Terbacil is available in wettable powder formulations. Technical terbacil is 95% pure active material.

Formulation: Terbacil is available in wettable powder formulations. Technical terbacil is 95% pure active material.

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Basic Manufacturer:

DuPont Agricultural Products
Walker's Mill, Barley Mill Plaza
P.O. Box 8003
Wilmington, DE 19880-0038

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 10




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