Paraquat Dichloride

Description

1. Product Overview

Paraquat Dichloride is a non-selective, contact herbicide containing 42% w/v of the active ingredient (equivalent to 276 g/L paraquat ion), engineered for rapid vegetation desiccation and weed control across global agriculture. Its primary industrial use lies in pre-harvest crop drying (e.g., soybeans, potatoes, sunflowers) and no-till farming systems, where it eliminates perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds within 24–48 hours. The key value proposition is unmatched speed of action, rainfastness within 30 minutes, and zero soil carryover—allowing immediate replanting. Strategically, Paraquat Dichloride is critical for yield protection and labor cost reduction in large-scale row crops, particularly where glyphosate-resistant weeds dominate.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Paraquat dichloride (C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂N₂) – 42% w/v (276 g/L paraquat ion) + inert emulsifiers and warning agents (stench, dye)

• Purity level: Technical grade ≥ 98% paraquat ion content; formulated product meets FAO specification 55.3

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Clear to amber liquid concentrate (soluble)

  • Density: 1.16–1.18 g/cm³ at 20°C

  • Viscosity: Low (< 50 cP) – spray-ready dilution

  • Color: Deep blue or green (added dye for safety)

• Packaging options:

  • 200 L HDPE drums (net 200 kg)

  • 20 L jerricans (4 per carton)

  • 1000 L IBC totes

  • Custom bulk flexitanks (up to 22,000 L)

• Shelf life: 24 months in unopened, original containers; store between 5°C–40°C

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Large-scale row crop farming (soy, corn, cotton, sugarcane), plantation agriculture (oil palm, rubber), and contract spraying services.

• Specific operational use cases:

  1. Pre-harvest desiccation – Evenly dries potato vines, soybean stalks, and sunflower heads 7–10 days before harvest, reducing grain moisture from 25% to <13% without shatter loss.

  2. No-till burndown – Controls glyphosate-resistant Amaranthus, Conyza, and Lolium species before planting corn or wheat.

  3. Inter-row weed control – Directed spray in orchards and vineyards kills emerged weeds without root uptake by trees.

• Performance advantage over alternatives:

  • vs. Glyphosate: Works in cool (10°C) and cloudy conditions; rainfall won’t wash off after 30 minutes.

  • vs. Glufosinate: Faster symptom onset (24h vs. 4–7 days) and lower cost per hectare.

  • vs. Diquat: Superior activity on mature grasses (e.g., Cynodon dactylon).

• Cost advantage: $8–12 USD per treated hectare (200 g ai/ha) – 30–40% lower than glufosinate-based programs.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified manufacturing; every batch tested for paraquat ion concentration, pH (6.0–8.0), and insolubles (<0.5%). CoA provided with each shipment.

• Supply reliability: Vertically integrated production from bipyridine intermediate to finished formulation; 3 dedicated plants with combined 80,000 MT/year capacity. Safety stock held in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore.

• Logistics capability: DG-classified (UN 2781, Class 6.1, Packing Group II). Full compliance with IMDG, ADR, and IATA regulations. Door-to-door delivery to 140+ countries with hazmat-certified forwarders.

• Price competitiveness: FOB price range $2,800–$3,400 USD/MT (20 MT lot) – directly competitive with Chinese and Indian generic suppliers, with stricter impurity control (no detectable 4,4’-bipyridine above 0.1%).

• Sustainability & safety: Formulated with bittering agent and blue dye to reduce accidental ingestion. Empty container triple-rinse protocols yield 99% recyclability. Technical dossier supports EU PPPR renewal (active review 2025).

• Technical support: Free access to label translation (20 languages), nozzle selection guides, and tank-mix compatibility matrix. Emergency response line 24/7/365.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT) – equivalent to 100 x 200L drums or 20 x 1000L IBCs

• Loading capacity per standard 20FT container:

  • Drums (200L): 80 drums = 16 MT (max safe load)

  • IBCs (1000L): 18 IBCs = 18 MT

  • Flexitank (22,000 L): 22 MT – full container load

  • Recommended: Use 20FT container for 18 MT (IBC) or 16 MT (drums); 40FT HC container up to 26 MT (with reinforced pallets)

Lead time: 15 days after PO and LC confirmation.
Incoterms offered: EXW, FOB (Shanghai/Rotterdam/Houston), CIF, CFR.
Payment terms: LC at sight, or 30% TT advance + 70% against BL copy (subject to credit approval).