Pendimethalin 38.7% CS - Dosage & Uses

Herbicide · controls weeds · 4 crops · 33 label claims

Moderately toxic - blue label triangle (Danger)

Pendimethalin dosage by crop

Registered label doses of Pendimethalin 38.7% CS: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient and formulation per hectare, water volume and pre-harvest waiting period
Crop	Pest / disease	Method	a.i. per ha	Formulation per ha	Water (L/ha)	Waiting period (days)
Chillies	Amaranthus Blitum · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Chenopodium Spp · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Digitaria Sanguinalis · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Dinebra Arabica · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Panicum Repens · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Chillies	Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	98
Cotton	Broad Leaf Weeds · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Digitaria Sanguinalis · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Eclipta Prostrata · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Grasses · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Lantana Camara · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Panicum Repens · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Pennisetum Purpureum · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Cotton	Sedge · Weeds	Spray	677.27	1500-1750	500	101
Onion	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	580.50-677.25g	1500-1750	500	104
Onion	Cynodon Dactylon · Weeds	Spray	580.50-677.25g	1500-1750	500	104
Onion	Dinebra Arabica · Weeds	Spray	580.50-677.25g	1500-1750	500	104
Onion	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	580.50-677.25g	1500-1750	500	104
Onion	Euphor Beageneculata · Weeds	Spray	580.50-677.25g	1500-1750	500	104
Onion	Sedge · Weeds	Spray	580.50-677.25g	1500-1750	500	104
Soybean	Amaranthus Viridis · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Brachiaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Cleome Viscosa · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Dactyloctenium Aegyptium · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Digitaria Sanguinalis · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Dinebra Arabica · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Euphobia Geniculata · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40
Soybean	Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds	Spray	580.5-677.25gm	1500-1750	500	40

Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.

Crops on the Pendimethalin label

Chillies 9 claims
Cotton 9 claims
Onion 6 claims
Soybean 9 claims

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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) approved label claims, compiled by NaPanta agronomists · View source →. Updated: reviewed with each CIB&RC registration update · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pendimethalin 38.7% CS used for?

Pendimethalin 38.7% CS is a herbicide registered in India for weeds control on 4 crops including Chillies, Cotton, Onion, Soybean.

What is the dosage of Pendimethalin 38.7% CS per acre?

Label doses are given per hectare in the table above; divide by 2.47 for one acre. The dose differs by crop and target pest, so use the row for your crop and follow the water volume shown.

How toxic is Pendimethalin 38.7% CS?

Pendimethalin 38.7% CS carries the blue label triangle - moderately toxic (Danger). Wear protective clothing, keep away from children and water bodies, and observe the waiting period before harvest.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Pendimethalin 38.7% CS?

The pre-harvest interval for Pendimethalin 38.7% CS varies by crop and formulation. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop. PHI is the minimum number of days between the last application and harvest to ensure residues are within safe limits.

How do I dispose of empty pesticide containers safely?

Triple-rinse the container with water and pour rinsate into the spray tank. Puncture the container so it cannot be reused. Do not burn, bury, or throw in water bodies. Return to the dealer or dispose at a designated waste collection point as per CPCB guidelines.

What should I do if a farmer is accidentally exposed to a pesticide?

Move the person away from the exposure area immediately. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. For eye exposure, rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Go to the nearest hospital and take the pesticide label or container for the doctor to identify the active ingredient.