Trade name(s) Metam CLR, Vapam, Sectagon
Manufacturer(s) AMVAC, Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. (NovaSource)
Formulation(s) 4.2 lb and 5.63 lb /gallon soluble concentrate
Remarks Temporary soil fumigant as a preplant treatment. Controls weeds, most weed seeds, certain microorganisms, and nematodes. Activity depends on decomposition in moist soil to a volatile toxicant.
Water solubility 722,000 ppm
Storage conditions Store above 0°F to avoid crystallizing.
Acute toxicity LD50 - 285 mg/kg
Action in plant Kills living tissue.
Site of action Group 26: unknown
Chemical family Dithiocarbamate
Koc Average is 10 mL/g (estimated)