MCPA

Description

Product Overview
MCPA is a high-performance phenoxy herbicide formulated for broadleaf weed control in industrial and agricultural settings. Primarily used for selective vegetation management in cereal crops, pasture, turf, and non-crop industrial sites, it delivers consistent broadleaf suppression with proven agronomic performance. The key value proposition is predictable, cost-efficient weed control that protects crop yields and reduces manual management costs. MCPA is strategically important as a staple active ingredient in integrated weed-management programs, offering compatibility with many tank-mix partners and a well-established regulatory and supply chain profile.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Active ingredient: 2-methyl-4-chloro-phenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) as the active moiety.

• Formulation types available: Technical concentrate (powder/crystalline technical), soluble concentrate (SL), emulsifiable concentrate (EC), and aqueous solutions (for industrial herbicide formulations).

• Assay / purity (technical grade): typically 85–98% active ingredient (specify grade at time of contract).

• Impurities: conforms to international pesticide technical specifications for chlorinated phenoxy acids; low halogenated byproducts (specify certificate of analysis on shipment).

• Physical form: technical—white to off-white crystalline powder; liquid formulations—clear to pale yellow solution.

• Particle size (technical): >95% passes 100 mesh (if supplied as technical powder), tailored milling available.

• Density (liquid formulations): approximately 1.05–1.15 g/cm³ depending on formulation concentrate.

• Solubility: water-soluble in salt form (e.g., MCPA-sodium, MCPA-ammonium), limited solubility in organic solvents for ester formulations.

• Stability and shelf life: 24 months under recommended storage (cool, dry, below 30°C, sealed), with CoA stability testing available for longer-term contracts.

• Packaging options: 25 kg, 50 kg kraft drums (technical powder); 200 L steel or HDPE drums (liquid concentrates); IBCs (1,000 L) and bulk ISO-tank loading for large volumes.

• Compliance and documentation: delivered with Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and regulatory dossiers as required for export/import.

Core Industrial Applications

• Agriculture: Large-scale cereal (wheat, barley), oilseed, and pasture weed control programs for selective broadleaf weed suppression and yield protection.

• Turf and amenity management: Golf courses, sports fields, and municipal turf for targeted broadleaf control while preserving grasses.

• Industrial vegetation management: Railways, roadways, pipeline rights-of-way, and utility corridors for low-cost, long-term vegetation suppression and reduced mechanical maintenance.

• Formulation & manufacturing: Used as a technical intermediate for downstream herbicide formulations and custom blends in agrochemical manufacturing.
  Why it outperforms alternatives

• Proven mode of action and long history of field performance deliver predictable control across a broad weed spectrum.

• Flexible formulation chemistry (salt, ester, liquid, and powder) enables optimization for local application methods, climate, and tank-mix partners.

• Cost-efficiency versus many newer specialty chemistries—balanced performance-to-price ratio for large-area treatments.

• Compatibility with integrated pest-management programs reduces reliance on mechanical control and labor.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Supplied with batch-level CoA and third-party testing options to ensure active assay and impurity profile meet contractual specifications.

• Supply reliability: Sourced via multiple upstream feedstocks and maintained inventory for scheduled bulk shipments to minimize supply disruption for industrial purchasers.

• Logistics capability: Available for containerized (20 ft/40 ft) and ISO-tank shipments; bulk loading protocols, export documentation, and customs support provided for global distribution.

• Price competitiveness: Economies of scale for 20 MT+ bulk orders enable attractive unit pricing for industrial buyers.

• Sustainability considerations: Options for lower-impurity grades and documented handling protocols to minimize environmental release; guidance on best-practice application rates to reduce off-target impacts.

• Technical support: Full technical dossier, application guidance, compatibility charts for tank-mix partners, and regulatory support documentation available on request.

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT.

• Loading capacity (per container): Typical container load capacities depend on packaging and container type:

  • 20-ft container: up to ~18–20 MT in drums (depending on drum type and packing efficiency).

  • 40-ft container: up to ~22–24 MT in drums; up to 24–25 MT in palletized packs depending on packing configuration.

  • ISO-tank / bulk: up to ~20–24 MT per ISO-tank (density dependent).

• Lead times: inventory-backed orders typically within 2–6 weeks depending on destination and regulatory clearances (confirm at time of inquiry).

• Commercial terms: Ex-Works, FOB, or CIF available; pricing and incoterms by negotiation and destination.

• Documentation provided: Commercial invoice, packing list, CoA, SDS, phytosanitary/regulatory documentation as required.