Clodinafop-propargyl

Description

1. Product Overview

Clodinafop-propargyl is a systemic, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor herbicide, specifically engineered for selective grass weed control in cereal crops. Its primary industrial application lies in wheat and barley production, where it delivers superior control of key grass species including wild oats, Phalaris minor, and Lolium rigidum. The key value proposition is its exceptional crop safety combined with rapid foliar absorption and translocation, maximizing yield protection while minimizing application risk. Strategically, it is indispensable in integrated resistance management programs, addressing the growing global threat of herbicide-resistant grass weeds in major grain-producing regions.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Clodinafop-propargyl technical ≥ 95% w/w; active isomer R-enantiomer enriched

• Purity Grade: 96% min. (HPLC, dry basis); moisture ≤ 0.5%

• Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Particle Size: 95% through 325 mesh (44 µm) for optimal suspension concentrate (SC) and emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation

• Bulk Density: 0.45–0.55 g/cm³ (untapped); 0.65–0.75 g/cm³ (tapped)

• Melting Point: 59–62°C

• Solubility: 4 mg/L in water (20°C); freely soluble in acetone, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate

• Packaging Options:

  • 25 kg net multi-wall kraft paper bag with PE liner

  • 200 kg net fiber drum

  • 500 kg net FIBC (bulk bag)

• Shelf Life: 36 months in original unopened packaging, stored below 30°C in dry conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Large-scale arable farming, contract crop spraying services, herbicide formulation manufacturing, and agricultural input distribution (EMEA, LATAM, APAC).

• Specific Use Cases:

  • Post-emergence control (2–6 leaf stage of grasses) in winter and spring wheat, durum wheat, barley, and triticale

  • Tank-mix partner for broadleaf herbicides (e.g., MCPA, fluroxypyr, bromoxynil) enabling single-pass weed management

  • Resistance-breaking tool for populations resistant to ALS inhibitors (e.g., sulfonylureas) and dinitroanilines

• Performance vs. Alternatives:

  • Higher rainfastness (1-hour) compared to fenoxaprop-P-ethyl (2–4 hours)

  • More active at lower temperatures (5–15°C) than clodinafop alternatives without propargyl ester enhancement

  • Superior translocation to meristems vs. pinoxaden on large wild oats

• Cost Advantage: Lower use rate (40–60 g ai/ha) relative to older graminicides reduces per-hectare active ingredient cost and logistics footprint.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified production; each batch triple-tested (HPLC, GC-MS, residue analysis); certificate of analysis (CoA) provided per shipment.

• Supply Reliability: Dual-sourced manufacturing (Asia & Middle East) with 2,000 MT annual capacity; 98% on-time-in-full (OTIF) track record over 12 quarters.

• Logistics Capability: Dedicated hazardous cargo (Class 9, UN3077) supply chain with temperature-controlled warehousing at Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore hubs.

• Price Competitiveness: Volume-tiered pricing with quarterly adjustment mechanism linked to key raw material indices (clodinafop acid, propargyl alcohol).

• Sustainability: 40% lower carbon footprint vs. regional averages via solar-assisted manufacturing and returnable FIBC program available.

• Technical Support: Free formulation compatibility testing (SC, EC, WG) provided; immediate access to 5-language safety data sheets (SDS) and GHS labels.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT) – BULK industrial grade

• Loading Capacity per 20FT Container: 18–20 MT (depending on packaging type: 800 × 25 kg bags palletized = 20 MT net)