Paraquat

Description

1. Product Overview

Paraquat is a highly effective, non-selective contact herbicide used globally for rapid burn-down and control of weeds and grasses across agricultural and amenity landscapes. Its primary industrial use is in large-scale farming, plantation management, and non-crop area vegetation control, delivering fast-acting desiccation that kills target plants within hours. The key value proposition lies in its unmatched speed of action, reliability under diverse environmental conditions, and cost-efficiency for bulk weed management operations. Strategically, paraquat remains critical for maintaining operational productivity in agriculture, particularly in regions where labor-intensive weeding is impractical and where rapid field preparation is essential for crop cycles.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Paraquat dichloride (1,1′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridyl dichloride), bipyridylnium class

• Purity level/grade: Technical grade (50%–56% paraquat cation), commercial SL (soluble concentrate) formulations at 20%–24% SL

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Liquid soluble concentrate (SL)

  • Color: Distinctive purple/blue dye (added as safety marker)

  • Density: ~1.1–1.2 g/cm³

  • Water solubility: Highly soluble (>600 g/L)

• Packaging options: 200L HDPE drums, 1000L IBC totes, ISO tank containers for bulk shipments

• Shelf life: 5+ years when stored in original sealed containers away from heat and moisture

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries:

  • Commercial agriculture (row crops, orchards, plantations)

  • Plantation crops (rubber, oil palm, tea, coffee)

  • Non-crop area management (roadsides, industrial sites, railways)

• Specific operational use cases:

  • Pre-plant weed control for rapid field preparation

  • Post-harvest desiccation and stubble management

  • Glyphosate-resistant weed control programs

  • Burn-down treatment before direct seeding

• Performance advantages:

  • Speed: Kills weeds within 2–6 hours, visible results in 24 hours

  • Durability: Binds tightly to soil, losing activity on contact (no root uptake, minimal crop residue risk)

  • Cost efficiency: Lowest cost per hectare for fast burn-down compared to alternatives

  • Reliability: Effective across wide temperature ranges and in high-residue systems

4. Competitive Advantages

Paraquat represents a strategic sourcing decision for enterprises prioritizing operational efficiency, cost control, and reliable vegetation management at scale.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT

• Loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-foot container (ISO tank or 200L drums)

• Available formulations: 20% SL, 24% SL, technical grade 50%–56%

• Lead time: 15–30 days from order confirmation (depending on destination)

• Certifications: ISO 9001, GMP-compliant manufacturing, FAO specification compliant