Saflufenacil

Description

1. Product Overview

Saflufenacil is a high-efficacy, pyrimidinedione-based herbicide active ingredient, engineered for rapid burndown and residual control of broadleaf weeds in row crops and non-crop industrial vegetation management. Its primary industrial use lies in pre-plant burndown, pre-emergence, and post-emergence applications for soybean, corn, cotton, and fruit tree crops, as well as in industrial vegetation control along railways, roadways, and utility sites. The key value proposition is its exceptional speed of action—visible desiccation within hours—combined with strong residual activity against glyphosate-resistant biotypes, making it strategically critical for integrated resistance management programs globally.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Saflufenacil (IUPAC: N’-{2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-[3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl]benzoyl}-N,N-dimethylsulfamide); PPO-inhibiting herbicide

• Purity Level: ≥ 97.0% technical grade (min.) – compliant with FAO/WHO specifications

• Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Particle Size: D90 ≤ 10 µm (optimized for suspension concentrate and wettable powder formulations)

• Bulk Density: 0.45–0.65 g/cm³ (poured)

• Melting Point: 190–192°C

• Packaging Options: 25 kg net multi-wall kraft paper bags with inner PE liner; 500 kg and 1000 kg FIBC bulk bags; custom IBC tote options

• Shelf Life: 36 months from date of manufacture when stored in original unopened packaging under dry, ambient conditions (≤ 40°C)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Large-scale arable farming (soybean, corn, cotton), perennial horticulture (citrus, pome/stone fruit), and industrial vegetation management (railroads, power lines, petrochemical facilities)

• Operational Use Cases:

  • Pre-plant burndown for no-till soybean/corn systems – desiccates glyphosate-resistant Amaranthus spp., Conyza spp., and Chenopodium spp.

  • Directed spray in orchards and vineyards – controls broadleaf weeds without translocating into crop root zones

  • Industrial site clearance – rapid knockdown of dense weed stands for firebreak or equipment access

• Performance Advantage Over Alternatives:
  Compared to paraquat or glufosinate, Saflufenacil delivers faster symptom onset (2–4 hours vs. 24–48 hours) and longer residual soil activity (14–21 days). Against glyphosate alone, it adds a second site of action (PPO inhibition), reducing resistance selection pressure. Cost per hectare is competitive due to lower use rates (25–50 g ai/ha vs. 800 g ai/ha for glyphosate).

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing; batch-to-batch purity variance ≤ 0.5%; full HPLC/GC-MS certificate of analysis (CoA) with every shipment

• Supply Reliability: Dual-sourced synthesis (China + India) with 1,200 MT annual production capacity; safety stock held in regional hubs (Rotterdam, Houston, Shanghai)

• Logistics Capability: Temperature-controlled warehousing; hazardous cargo (UN 3077, Class 9) compliant packaging; real-time tracking via major freight forwarders (Maersk, MSC, Kuehne+Nagel)

• Price Competitiveness: Tiered volume pricing for contracts ≥ 100 MT/year; market price monitoring against premium brands (BASF’s Sharpen™) – typically 15–20% lower for generic equivalent

• Sustainability & Documentation: Low mammalian toxicity (WHO Class III – slightly hazardous); low volatility (vapor pressure < 1 × 10⁻⁵ mPa at 25°C); full SDS, GHS labels, and residue analysis available for regulatory submission

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):
  BULK: 20 metric tons (MT) per shipment
  Sample: 1 kg (for lab/field trials, non-commercial)

• Loading Capacity (per 20-ft standard container):
  FIBC bags (500 kg each): 20 MT (40 bags) → fully palletized, 20 pallets per container
  Kraft bags (25 kg each): 24 MT (960 bags) → 40 pallets of 24 bags, shrink-wrapped
  *Note: Container loading assumes ≤ 95% volumetric efficiency; consult logistics team for isotank or partial-load options*