Rimsulfuron

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