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Terr-O-Gas
67: methyl bromide/chloropicrin
| 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 4, Publication 75, Guide to Weed
Control, Order this publication
| Trade Names |
Terr-O-Gas 67
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| Formulation |
Li |
| Guaranteed active concentration |
67%+ 31% |
| Groups |
- |
| Ontario Schedule |
1 |
| Winter
Storage |
- |
| Chemical Family: |
Organohalogen |
| Crop and/or Non-Crop Registrations: |
Greenhouse and tobacco seedbeds. Methyl bromide
is very poisonous to humans and livestock; only an experienced
operator should attempt its use. |
| Sensitive Weeds: |
Gas is toxic to germinating seedlings. |
| Application Methods |
Formulated as a liquid under pressure, that, when
released from the container, forms a gas. Soil must be sealed
with a plastic sheet since the gas is highly volatile. Refer to
label for detailed directions. |
| Unique Characteristics |
Methyl bromide gas is highly volatile and highly
poisonous to humans and livestock. It may be absorbed by inhalation,
ingestion and skin contact. A permit must be obtained from the
Ontario Ministry of the Environment each time it is used. Also
controls soil insects, nematodes and fungal diseases. |
| Manufacturer / Registrant |
Great
Lakes Chemical Corp. |
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