Ethofumesate

Trade name(s) Nortron, Prograss, Ethotron, PoaConstrictor and others

Manufacturer(s) Bayer CropScience, UPL and other

Formulation(s) 1.5 and 4 lb/gal emulsifiable concentrate

Remarks A selective herbicide for weed control in sugar beets and several grass seed crops. Progress is ethofumesate + phenmedipham + desmedipham.

Water solubility 110 ppm

Storage conditions Store above 34°F.

Acute toxicity LD50 - 6,400 mg/kg

Action in plant Unknown

Site of action Group 15: unknown very long-chain fatty acid synthesis inhibitor

Chemical family Benzofuran

Koc Average is 340 mL/g