Trade name(s) Matrix, Pruvin, Resolve, Solida and others
Manufacturer(s) ADAMA, Corteva, DuPont, FMC and others
Formulation(s) 25% dry flowable
Remarks A selective preemergence or postemergence herbicide to control weeds in potatoes. Rimsulfuron + thifensulfuron is marketed under the name Basis for use on field corn.
Water solubility 7,000 ppm at pH 7
Storage conditions Stable. Do not store in moist conditions.
Acute toxicity LD50 - greater than 5,000 mg/kg
Action in plant Interferes with the plant enzyme acetolactate synthase, rapidly stopping cell division.
Site of action Group 2: acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor
Chemical family Sulfonylurea