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Use of product
Used to control
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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Terbutryn.

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Terbutryn (Terbutryne)

Of the class Triazine,

Herbicide

Chemical name: N2-tert-butyl-N4-ethyl-6-methylthio-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine

Trade or generic names

Clarosan, Igran, Igran 50, Igran 500, Prebane, Saterb, Shortstop, Terbutrex, Opogard, Batallion, Reflex T,

Crops / products generally treated with this product

Peas, broad beans, field beans, lupins

Used to control

Weed control, inc. chickweed, fat hen, nettle, knotgrass, bindweed

Interferes with carbon dioxide assimilation and sugar formation in plants

Known risks associated with high exposure

Very toxic to aquatic organisms, Slightly Toxic, Affects the central nervous system in animals leading to incoordination, convulsions, or labored breathing, higher doses lead to swelling in lungs and nervous system.

Other information

Non volatile in water, readily absobed in soils with high clay / organic content, 14 - 28 day half life.

Terbutryn + terbuthylazine formulations (Opogard & Batallion) for weed control pre-emergence of peas (vining & combining), edible podded peas (Batallion only) broad beans, field beans, lupins.
Terbutryn + fomesafen formulation (Reflex T) for weed control pre-emergence of peas (vining & combining), broad beans, field beans, lupins. Note that fomesafen is also the subject of an essential use derogation.

No products containing terbutryn alone are approved for agricultural or
horticultural uses in the UK. (from pesticides.gov.uk)

Links

Extoxnet: Extension Toxicology Network

Pesticides.gov.uk - Terbutryn (pdf)

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