Trade name(s) Erocide, Purate
Formulation(s) 40% soluble powder; 4%, 19%, and 28% liquid; 12% and 33% dust; 99% active material in powder form; also formulated with borates, sodium carbonate, calcium/magnesium chloride, 2,4-D, and others.
Remarks Inorganic salt. Kills germinating seeds nonselectively; inhibits plant growth. Easily leached from soil.
Water solubility 790,000 ppm
Storage conditions Stable at moderate conditions and when isolated from other pesticides.
Acute toxicity LD50 - 5,000 mg/kg
Action in plant Unknown.
Site of action None generally accepted
Chemical family Inorganic
Koc 10 mL/g (estimated)