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CANTRON 480 SC

Always read the label before use.

A suspension concentrate herbicide for the control of weeds in maize and sugarcane.
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Safety DATA SHEET

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Mesotrione (callistemone) 480 g/l

PACKAGING

5 L

REG. NO.

L 8365
CANTRON_480_SC_Maize

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  • CANTRON 480 SC is an HRAC group F2 herbicide.
  • Mesotrione is part of the Triketone group of herbicides which are chlorophyl inhibitors (bleachers).
  • Pre- and post-emergence application.
  • Foliar and root uptake with basipetal and acropetal translocation.
  • Controls a wide spectrum of broad-leaf weeds, certain grass weeds and suppression of nutgrass.
  • Low dosage rates with high efficacy.
  • Proven synergism in mixtures with other herbicides registered in maize.
  • Good tank-mix partner enabling control of problematic weeds in maize with a range of registered mixtures.
  • Apply CANTRON 480 SC pre- emergence at planting or immediately after planting (not longer than 3 days after planting).
  •  10 to 20 mm rain within 7 to 10 days after application is necessary for good results.
  • Do not apply post- emergence within 4 weeks, on maize treated at planting with an organophosphate or carbamate insecticide.
  • Do not tank-mix with an organophosphate or carbamate insecticide.
  • Do not apply a foliar application of an organophosphate or carbamate insecticide within 1 week before or after a CANTRON 480 SC application.
  • Do not apply products containing the active ingredients flumetsulam or imazethapyr in dry beans if CANTRON 480 SC was applied to the same field the previous season.

Dosage rate:
- 200 mℓ – 260 mℓ/ha
- Refer to label for dosage recommendations with tank-mix partners

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CROPS & TARGET

MaizeSugarcaneMaize - Broadleaf weedsMaize - Grass weedsMaize - SedgesSugarcane - Broadleaf weedsSugarcane - Grass weedsSugarcane - Sedges

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

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