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Triclopyr


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for herbicides containing triclopyr include Access, Crossbow, ET, Garlon, Grazon, PathFinder, Redeem, Rely, Remedy, and Turflon. The herbicide may be mixed with picloram or with 2,4-D to extend its utility range.

Regulatory Status: Some or all applications of the product Access may be classified as Restricted Use. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) may be purchased and used only by certified applicators. It is toxicity class III - slightly toxic, but can cause eye irritation. The product will either have the Signal Word DANGER or CAUTION on the label, depending on the specific formulation. Products labeled DANGER include Garlon 3A, Redeem, and Turflon Amine.

Chemical Class: pyridine compound

Introduction: Triclopyr, a pyridine, is a selective systemic herbicide used for control of woody and broadleaf plants along rights-of-way, in forests, on industrial lands, and on grasslands and parklands. Unlike a similar product, 2,4,5-T, which has been banned in the U.S., dioxin impurities do not occur in triclopyr. Over 70,000 pounds of triclopyr are used annually in the U.S. Triclopyr is commercially available mainly as a triethylamine salt or butoxyethyl ester of the parent compound.

Unless otherwise specified, data presented refer to the technical grade of the parent compound.

Formulation: Triclopyr is commercially available mainly as a triethylamine salt or butoxyethyl ester of the parent compound.

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Basic Manufacturer:

DowElanco
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054

References:

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




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