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XA Oil Concentrate: mineral oil/surfactant

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 25 November 2002
Last Reviewed: 21 January 2008
Pub 75: Guide to Weed Control > Notes on Adjuvants > XA Oil Concentrate: mineral oil/surfactant
Excerpt from Chapter 5, Publication 75, Guide to Weed Control, Order this publication
Trade Names
XA Oil Concentrate
Type of adjuvant Mineral oil/surfactant (non-herbicidal)
Chemical composition paraffin-base mineral oil + surfactant blend
Guaranteed Active 83% + 17%
Ontario Schedule 6
Winter Storage A
Registered Uses For use with atrazine, Assure II, Basagran, Laddock and other products as labelled.
Benefit May result in improved postemergence activity
Mode of Action Reduces the evaporation of spray droplets from the leaf surface and decreases the surface tension of spray droplets, thus improving the penetration through the cuticle of leaf surfaces.
Unique Characteristics Caution with new corn varieties. Do not mix with 2,4-D; MCPA; 2,4-DB; MCPB or dicamba.
Manufacturer / Registrant  United Agri Products

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