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Atlacide Soluble Powder

mapp number
00125
description
A total weedkiller in soluble powder form containing 58% w/w sodium chlorate (with a fire depressant).

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uses
For killing all plant growth in areas such as drives, paths, asphalt etc. It is particularly effective in killing and preventing re-growth of perennial weeds, and generally effective on many species of perennial grasses. Atlacide persists in the soil for three to six months.

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advantages
  • Rapidly kills all established vegetation
  • Acts both through the foliage and the roots
  • Particularly effective in killing and preventing re-growth of perennial broad-leaved weeds and generally effective on many species of perennial grasses
  • Contains fire depressant to reduce risk normally associated with sodium chlorate
  • Soluble - no need for agitation of solution in spray tank after mixing
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application rates

Use

Rate / hectare

Water volume / hectare

Seedling weeds

250 kg

1,800 litres

Medium density weeds with high proportion of annuals

375 kg

2,700 litres

Heavy growth of broad-leaved weeds and grasses

500 kg

3,400 litres

 

notes for guidance
Do not apply near cultivated plants or trees, or on slopes where run-off to cultivated plants may occur. A fire depressant has been added to the sodium chlorate in this product to reduce the fire risk to acceptable limits for all sites except those with exceptionally high fire risks, for example, oil installations, timber yards, etc.

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weeds controlled
Particularly effective in killing and preventing re-growth of perennial broad-leaved weeds and generally effective on many species of perennial grasses.Top of page
directions and areas of use
Non-crop land

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time of spraying
Apply at any time during the growing season. Best results will be obtained from an application in spring or early summer. Do not apply before heavy rain.

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application
Half fill spray tank, add the required quantity of Atlacide.
Whilst stirring well to obtain complete solution, add the remainder of the water.

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safety precautions

(a) Operator Protection
Engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable in addition to the following personal protective equipment.
*WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE WATERPROOF COAT AND RUBBER BOOTS, when spraying
WASH ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THOROUGHLY after use
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work
WHEN USING DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE
IF YOU FEEL UNWELL seek medical advice (show label where possible) 

(d) Storage and Disposal
*DO NOT RE-USE CONTAINER for any purpose.
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed in a safe place
KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
DO NOT CONTAMINATE SURFACE WATERS OR DITCHES with chemical or used container.
EMPTY CONTAINER COMPLETELY and dispose of safely.
DO NOT RE-USE CONTAINER

KEEP LIVESTOCK OUT of treated areas for at least two weeks if poisonous weeds such as ragwort are present.

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classification under the dangerous goos directive ATLACIDE SOLUBLE POWDER WEEDKILLER

Contains 58 %w/w sodium chlorate

harmful

oxidiser

HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED

OXIDISING, contact with combustible material may cause fire

HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS. 

DO NOT CONTAMINATE SURFACE WATERS OR DITCHES WITH CHEMICAL OR USED CONTAINER.

THIS MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE WAY

To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use

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Last modified: 04/07/06

 
     
 

 
 
 
 
 
   
   
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