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Metalaxyl


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for products containing metalaxyl include Apron, Delta-Coat AD, Ridomil, and Subdue.

Regulatory Status: Metalaxyl is a slightly toxic compound in EPA toxicity class III. It is a General Use Pesticide (GUP). Labels for products containing metalaxyl must bear the Signal Word CAUTION.

Chemical Class: benzenoid

Introduction: Metalaxyl is a systemic, benzenoid fungicide used in mixtures as a foliar spray for tropical and subtropical crops, as a soil treatment for control of soil-borne pathogens, and as a seed treatment to control downy mildews. Metalaxyl may be used on many different food crops, including tobacco, ornamentals, conifer, and turf applications.

Formulation: Metalaxyl is a systemic, benzenoid fungicide used in mixtures as a foliar spray for tropical and subtropical crops, as a soil treatment for control of soil borne pathogens, and as a seed treatment to control downy mildews.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Ciba-Geigy Corporation
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 10




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