2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA)

1.  Basic Information of MCPA TC

Product Name

MCPA

CAS No.

94-74-6

Chemical Name

Aceticacid, 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-

Molecular Weight

200.63 g/mol

TECH& Formulation

97%TC 50 % WP 50% SC

Appearance for TC

white powder

Physical and chemical properties

Density: 1.313 g/cm3

Melting Point: 114-118 °C

Boiling Point: 327 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 151.6 °C

Solubility: Practically insoluble in water

2.  Specifications for MCPA 95%TC

Item

Standard

Appearance

white powder

A.I content, %

95.0min

Water, %

0.5max

3.1  Applications as PGR

Mode of Action

Preventing fruits (tomato, etc) from dropping flowers and fruits.

In this case, the plants will generate seedless fruits.

Promoting premature, accelerating cutting wood to take root.

Crops

Fruits

3.2  Applications as Herbicide

Mode of Action

Easily absorbed by leaves and hurt the transfusion tissue of Dicotyledon weeds to disturb its growth.

Crops

Small grains , rice, peas, grass and non - farming areas

Control

 Annual and perennial broadleaved weeds.

4.  Usage

Dosage

e.g. Control of broadleaved weeds on rice: 920~1150g a.i./ha.

Specific dosage depends on different situation.

CANNOT BE USED FOR DICOTYLEDON CROPS!!!

Application method

Spray, post emergence.

5.  First Aid Measures

General advice: Consult a physician.

If inhaled. If breathed in, move person into fresh air.

If not breathing, give artificial respiration

In case of skin contact, wash off with soap and plenty of water

In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 min.

If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

1.  Handling and storage

1)Precaution for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.

2)Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a well-ventilated place.

Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

2.  Packing Details

Package

Solid: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 10kg, 25kg, 200kg per bag/drum

Liquid: 100mL, 250mL, 500mL, 1L, 5L, 10L, 20L, 200L, 1000L per bottle/drum

Delivery time

Within 15 days after receiving the L/C or payment