Tebuthiuron 80% WDG – Soil-Residual Herbicide for Total Vegetation Control

Tebuthiuron 80% WDG is 'n persistent urea herbicide formulated as a water-dispersible granule, designed for long-term suppression of broadleaf weeds, grasses, and woody plants in non-crop areas (industrial sites, railways) and select crops (sugarcane, pineapples). As a photosynthesis inhibitor (PSII, HRAC Group 5), it provides 1–2 years of residual control through root uptake and soil mobility, making it ideal for low-maintenance vegetation management .

Tegniese Spesifikasies

Parameter	Spesifikasie
Aktiewe bestanddeel	Tebuthiuron 80% (w/w)
Chemiese Klas	Substituted urea (PSII inhibitor)
Formuleringtipe	Waterdispergeerbare korrel (WDG)
Wyse van Aksie	Blocks electron transport in PSII → disrupts photosynthesis
Target Vegetation	Broadleaves, grasses, shrubs (Cynodon, Amaranthus, Acacia)
Oplosbaarheid	Moderate (2,500 mg/L at 25°C)
Grond Halfleeftyd	DT₅₀: 180–360 days (persistent)
Raklewe	3 years (store at 10–30°C in dry conditions)

Critical Use Restrictions

Non-Selective: Total vegetation control – avoid near desirable plants.
Groundwater Hazard: High leaching risk (GUS index: 3.8) – prohibited in sandy soils or near aquifers .
Global Bans: Withdrawn in EU (2002) and Australia; restricted use in USA/Canada .

Aansoekriglyne

Geregistreerde gebruike:

Werf	Dosis (kg/ha)	Target Vegetation	Metode
Industrial Sites	4.0–8.0	Brush, perennial grasses	Soil-surface broadcast
Sugarcane (Pre-plant)	2.0–3.0	Cynodon dactylon, Sorghum halepense	Grondinkorporering
Bosbou	3.0–6.0	Woody invasives (Acacia)	Spot treatment

Sleutelpraktyke:
⚠️ Aktivering: Requires 25–50 mm rainfall within 10 days.
⚠️ Buffersones: 100m from water bodies, 500m from croplands.
⚠️ Single Application Limit: ≤8 kg/ha/year to reduce leaching risk .

Omgewings- en Veiligheidsprofiel

Parameter	Data	Regulatoriese Status
Soogdiertoksisiteit	Moderate (Rat oral LD₅₀: 644 mg/kg)	WGO Klas II (Matig gevaarlik)
Ekotoksisiteit	Extremely toxic to fish (LC₅₀: 0.09 mg/L)	EPA Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)
Grondbinding	Koc: 80 (high leaching potential)	GUS index: 3.8 (high risk)
Herbetredingsinterval	48 uur	Full PPE mandatory

Voordele en beperkings

Voordele:
✅ Long-Term Control: 12–24 months suppression after single application.
✅ Koste-effektief: Reduces mechanical clearing by 80% in trials.
✅ WeerstandsbestuurDoeltreffend teen glifosaat-bestande onkruide.

Beperkings:
⚠️ Non-Target Damage: Root zone migration kills adjacent vegetation.
⚠️ Volharding: Residual activity limits land reuse (wait 24+ months for sensitive crops).

Globale Regulatoriese Status

Streek	Status	Key Restrictions
VSA	Restricted Use (EPA Reg. No. 352-399)	Certified applicators only; groundwater monitoring
Kanada	Limited registration (PMRA Dir. 2017-01)	Prohibited in areas with <60 cm soil depth
EU	Banned (2002)	—
Brasilië	Approved for sugarcane (2021)	Mandatory 500m crop buffers

Handling & Storage

Verpakking: 25 kg moisture-proof bags with inner liner.
Berging: Secure, ventilated area; separate from food/feed.
Spill Response: Contain with absorbent material; collect in sealed containers.
Beskikking: Incinerate at licensed facilities (>1,000°C) .