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Merge: surfactant/solvent
| Author: |
OMAFRA Staff
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| Creation Date: |
25 November
2002
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| Last Reviewed: |
21 January
2008
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Excerpt from Chapter 5, Publication 75, Guide
to Weed Control, Order
this publication
| Trade Names |
Merge
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| Type of adjuvant |
surfactant/solvent |
| Chemical composition |
surfactant blend + solvent (petroleum hydrocarbons) |
| Guaranteed Active |
50% + 50% |
| Ontario Schedule |
3 |
| Winter
Storage |
B |
| Registered Uses |
For use with Poast
Ultra |
| Benefit |
Improves chemical effectiveness and provides a
greater degree of consistency under varying environmental conditions. |
| Mode of Action |
Improves spreading of spray droplets on the leaf
surface and increases contact surface area. Improves penetration
of herbicide through the leaf cuticle layer. Acts as a protectant
against photodegradation of Poast
Ultra by UV light. |
| Mixing |
Half-fill spray tank with water, start agitation.
Add required amount of herbicide and continue agitation. Add Merge,
along with remaining water, last to the tank. Agitate thoroughly
after any stoppage in spraying. |
| Unique Characteristics
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May cause temporary topical burn to crop plants
under hot, humid weather conditions. |
| Manufacturer / Registrant |
BASF
Canada Inc. |
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