1.  Common name: Fomesafen

2.  Chemical names: 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzamide

3.  Chemical class: amide herbicides

4.  Type of formulation: SL (Soluble Concentrate)

5.  Active ingredient and its content: Fomesafen >=250g/L

6.  Structural formula: 

7.  Toxic class (WHO): Slightly hazardous (III)

8.  CAS registry number: 72178-02-0

9.Appearance: yellow to brown liquid.

10. Applications:

Biochemistry: Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor. 

Mode of action: Selective herbicide, absorbed by both leaves and roots, with very limitedtranslocation in the phloem. 

Uses: Early post-emergence control of broad-leaved weeds in soya beans. 

Mixing anddilution

Add the required volumeof product to the half-filled spray tank while agitating the water, then fill waterto the required level. Continue agitation at all times during spraying, do notstop agitation until the tank is completely empty.

Spray immediatelyafter mixing.

Target weed and rate

Note:

1) Apply this product when soybean has 1-2 compound leaves andbroad-leaved weeds have 2-4 leaves. Apply only one time in one crop cycle.

2) Soybean leaves may have yellow spots or shrink after application of fomesafen.This phenomenon should disappear after 5-7 days and will not affect yield.

3) Residue of fomesafen can last for several months in soil. This mayhave adverse effect on follow-up crops. Wheat can be planted 4 months later;maize can be planted 10 months later; rice and cotton should be planted after 1year. Sorghum, leafy vegetables and sugar beet are extremely sensitive tofomesafen, so they should not be planted in field where fomesafen has beenused.

4) DO NOT use fomesafen when soybean are planted together with othercrops.