Fluchloralin 45% EC

About Fluchloralin 45% EC

Fluchloralin 45% EC is a selective, pre-plant incorporation (PPI) herbicide, sold as a 45% (

) emulsifiable concentrate. It is used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses in crops like cotton, soybeans, peanuts, and legumes. It functions by inhibiting cell division (microtubule formation). 

• Mode of Action: It is a pre-emergence herbicide that must be incorporated into the soil, usually within 1 day of application to avoid loss, and 12 inches deep.
• Application Timing: It can be applied up to 68 weeks before sowing or as a pre-plant incorporated treatment.
• Target Weeds: Effective against various grasses and broadleaf weeds, including Digitaria sanguinalis (crabgrass), Echinochloa spp. (barnyardgrass), Amaranthus spp., and Portulaca spp..
• Target Crops: Commonly used on cotton, sunflower, soybean, groundnut, beans, peas, and garlic.
• Dosage: Generally applied at rates of 0.75 to 1.5 kg active ingredient per hectare.
• Packaging & Form: Usually sold as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) in bottles. 

• Method: Soil incorporation is essential. If not done, it can be degraded by sunlight.
• Effectiveness: It must be applied before weeds emerge.
• Precautions: Avoid deep plowing after application, as this can dilute the herbicide layer, leading to poor co