Trade name(s) Scepter
Manufacturer(s) AMVAC
Formulation(s) 70% dispersible granule
Remarks A selective preplant-incorporated, preemergence or postemergence herbicide effective in controlling broadleaf weeds and some grasses. A nonionic surfactant or oil adjuvant improves efficacy of postemergence treatments.
Water solubility 60 ppm
Storage conditions Stable in normal storage conditions.
Acute toxicity LD50 - greater than 5,000 mg/kg
Action in plant Inhibits plant enzyme acetolactate synthase.
Site of action Group 2: acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor
Chemical family Imidazolinone
Koc Average is 20 mL/g (estimated) at pH 7, but varies with pH