Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL is a highly effective, non-selective, contact-type herbicide containing 24% w/w active ingredient (a.i.) designed to rapidly burn down broad-leaved weeds and grasses. It acts on contact with green foliage, causing rapid desiccation within hours of application, and is widely used for weed control in plantation crops (tea, rubber, coffee), as well as in cotton and potato cultivation.
Key Product Information:
Active Ingredient: Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL (Soluble Liquid).
Mode of Action: Non-selective, contact herbicide. It interferes with photosynthesis by disrupting cell membranes and causing oxidative stress in plant tissues.
Rapid Action: Becomes rain-fast within minutes of application.
Safety Profile: Biologically inactive upon contact with soil, causing no harm to roots, but extremely toxic if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin.
Application Method: Post-emergence, targeted spraying (directed application) is required, avoiding direct contact with crop