Sodium chlorate

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)