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Agent Name Hexazinone
CAS Number 51235-04-2
Formula C12-H20-N4-O2
Major Category Pesticides
Synonyms 3-Cyclohexyl-1-methyl-6-(dimethylamino)-s-trazine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; 3-Cyclohexyl-6-(dimethylamino)-1-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; 3-Cyclohexyl-6-(dimethylamino)-1-methyl-s-triazine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; Brushkiller; DPX 3674; Gridball; Hexazinone; SHA 107201; Velpar; Velpar L; Velpar weed killer; [ChemIDplus]
Category Herbicides, Triazine
Description White crystals; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses Used as a systemic herbicide to inhibit photosynthesis in target plants; [EXTOXNET]
Comments Corrosive to eyes; [CAMEO] It is practically nontoxic by dermal exposure and slightly toxic by ingestion with an LD50 of 1690 mg/kg in rats. [EXTOXNET]
Reference Link EXTOXNET PIP - HEXAZINONE
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 0.000225 mm Hg
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