Oxyfluorfen

Description

Oxyfluorfen is a semi-solid at room temperature, red-brown to yellow, faint smoky odor.

Chemical properties

Pale Yellow Solid

Chemical properties

Orange to deep red
brown crystalline solid or powder. Smoke-like odor.

The Uses of Oxyfluorfen

Oxyfluorfen is a diphenyl ether broad spectrum herbicide. Oxyfluorfen is a pre- and post-emergent control broad leaf and grassy weeds in field crops.

Definition

ChEBI: Oxyfluorfen is an aromatic ether. It has a role as a herbicide and an EC 1.3.3.4 (protoporphyrinogen oxidase) inhibitor.

General Description

Orange crystalline solid. Non corrosive. Used as an herbicide.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A trifluoromethyl diphenyl ether derivative.

Agricultural Uses

Herbicide: Oxyfluorfen is used for broad-spectrum pre-emergence and post-emergent control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in a variety of tree fruit, nut, vine, and field crops. The largest agricultural markets are wine grapes and almonds. Also used on ornamental and forestry sites. Oxyfluorfen is also used for weed control in landscapes, patios, driveways, and similar non-crop areas in residential, highway and rights-of-way sites. Not approved for use in EU countries. Registered for use in the U.S. and Canada

Trade name

EDGER®; FIRE POWER® (glyphosate + oxyfluorfen); GALIGAN®; GOAL®; HADAF®; KLEENUP®; KOLTAR®; MON-78095®; RH-2915®; RH-915®; ROUT® (with oryzalin); TRIOX®

Safety Profile

When heated to decomposition emits toxic fumes of Cl-, F-, and NO2.

Potential Exposure

Oxyfluorfen, a diphenyl ether herbicide, is used for broad spectrum preemergence and postemergent control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in a variety of tree fruit, nut, vine, and field crops. The largest agricultural markets are wine grapes and almonds. Also used on ornamental and forestry sites. Oxyfluorfen is also used for weed control in landscapes, patios, driveways, and similar noncrop areas in residential, highway, and rights-ofway sites.

Shipping

UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required. UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

Decomposes ＞330°C releasing toxic hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, and nitrogen oxides.

Waste Disposal

Small quantities may be land filled but large quantities should be incinerated. Containers must be disposed of properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.