Dicamba

Description

1. Product Overview

Dicamba is a high-efficacy, selective benzoic acid herbicide widely used for pre- and post-emergent control of broadleaf weeds in agricultural and industrial vegetation management. Its primary industrial application lies in large-scale row crops—specifically corn, soybeans, and wheat—including Dicamba-tolerant (DT) cropping systems. The key value proposition is its systemic, vapor-management formulation that delivers superior broadleaf weed eradication while enabling growers to combat glyphosate-resistant weed biotypes. Strategically, Dicamba remains critical to global food security and yield protection, making it an indispensable input for agribusinesses operating at territory scale.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid (DMA salt or diglycolamine salt formulations available)

• Purity Level: Technical grade ≥ 98% (for manufacturing); formulated product typically 480 g/L – 700 g/L SL

• Physical Characteristics:

  • Form: Clear to pale amber liquid concentrate (SL) or off-white crystalline solid (technical)

  • Color: Colorless to light straw (liquid formulations)

  • Density: 1.15 – 1.30 g/cm³ at 20°C (depending on formulation)

  • pH: 6.5 – 8.5 (1% aqueous solution)

• Packaging Options:

  • 200 L (55 gal) closed-head HDPE drums

  • 1000 L IBC totes

  • Bulk isotanks (20,000 L)

• Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacture date when stored between 5°C and 40°C in original sealed container

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Large-scale row crop agriculture, contract crop spraying services, industrial vegetation management (rail, pipeline, utility rights-of-way), and agrochemical formulation manufacturing.

• Specific Operational Use Cases:

  • Post-emergent weed control in Dicamba-tolerant (DT) soybeans and cotton

  • Pre-plant burndown in corn and wheat

  • Tank-mix partner with glyphosate for resistance management

• Performance Advantage: Engineered low-volatility ester or salt options reduce off-target movement compared to conventional dicamba formulations; systemic action ensures root-kill of perennial broadleaf weeds including pigweed, waterhemp, and marestail.

• Cost/Efficiency Advantage: Lower use rates (0.25–0.5 lb ae/A) versus older phenoxy herbicides, reducing per-hectare chemical cost and minimizing application passes.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified production with batch-by-batch HPLC analysis; impurity profile strictly below regulatory limits (NDMA-free, ≤ 0.1% related substances).

• Supply Reliability: Dedicated manufacturing lines with 5,000 MT annual capacity; multi-continent warehouse network (North America, Europe, South America) ensuring 98% on-time in-full delivery.

• Logistics Capability: GLP/GMP-compliant labeling and SDS in 12 languages; dangerous goods (UN 3077, Class 9) certified logistics partners.

• Price Competitiveness: Direct-from-manufacturer pricing with volume-based tiered discounts; no markups typical of trading houses.

• Sustainability & Stewardship: Reduced-risk adjuvant systems minimizing environmental persistence (DT50 soil < 30 days); closed-loop container return program available for bulk buyers.

• Technical Support: Full regulatory dossier support (EPA/ECHA equivalent), residue analysis method transfer, and on-call agronomic advisory.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT) per product line per shipment

• Bulk Loading Capacity: 20 MT per 20-ft container (flexitank or 80 x 200 L drums on pallets)

• Lead Time: 15 days from order confirmation for standard spec; 30 days for custom formulation/packaging

• Incoterms Supported: EXW (manufacturing plant), FOB (Shanghai/Rotterdam/Houston), CIF major global ports

• Payment Terms: Letter of Credit at sight (L/C) or wire transfer with approved credit; volume contracts >100 MT eligible for net-30 terms