Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL

CAS Number: 1910-42-5

Molecular Formula: C12H14N2.2Cl

SL 24% w/w paraquat A.I.Fast-acting Contact HerbicideCrop Desiccant & Weed ControllerNo Plant Translocation

About Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL

Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL is a ready-to-use herbicide formulation delivering rapid contact burn-down of green foliage. Gramoxone acts immediately upon application and binds to soil to neutralize in minutes, reducing soil residue risk. Ideal for conservation agriculture (no-till) and post-harvest weed management. Paraq...

Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL Specifications

CAS Number

1910-42-5

Molecular Formula

C12H14N2.2Cl

IUPAC Name

1-methyl-4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium;dichloride

Canonical SMILES

C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)C.[Cl-].[Cl-]

InChI Key

FIKAKWIAUPDISJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

1S/C12H14N2.2ClH/c1-13-7-3-11(4-8-13)12-5-9-14(2)10-6-12;;/h3-10H,1-2H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2

EINECS Number

217-615-7

CAS Number

1910-42-5

Molecular Formula

C12H14N2.2Cl

IUPAC Name

1-methyl-4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium;dichloride

Canonical SMILES

C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)C.[Cl-].[Cl-]

InChI Key

FIKAKWIAUPDISJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

1S/C12H14N2.2ClH/c1-13-7-3-11(4-8-13)12-5-9-14(2)10-6-12;;/h3-10H,1-2H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2

EINECS Number

217-615-7

MW ≈ 

257.16 g/mol

Paraquat DCL Concentration w/w

24.17

Description

Bluish green colour liquid

Signal Word

Danger

GHS Classification

Matches technical-grade except diluted concentration similar systemic hazard

Hazard Statements

Same as technical-grade plus emphasis on inhalation and dermal exposure risk

Precautionary Measures

Wearing gloves, full protective suit, face shield, emergency decontamination facility required

WHO Toxicity

Class II (Moderately Hazardous), though classified highly for human risk

(Cropland) Pre-Plant Burn-Down

Applied before planting in fields like cotton, soybean, maize, and rice to clear regrowth and weeds.

(Perennial Crops) Post-Emergence

Used in tea plantations, rubber estates, vineyards, and orchards as targeted spray in rows or inter-crops.

Aquatic Weed Management

Used to treat emergent aquatic weeds in ditches, ponds and canals with thorough foliar coverage recommended.

Additional Feature

-Rainfast Action: Bonds to foliage within minutes; unaffected by light rain -Non-selective Efficacy: Controls broadleaf and grassy weeds instantly -Soil Neutralization: Soil-inactive upon contact, protecting seedbeds