2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt — Dosage & Labelled Products
Herbicide · 6 crops on label · 5 CIB&RC registered brand products
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2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL is a herbicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for weeds control. It is approved for use on 6 crops including Maize, Non Crop Land, Potato, Sorghum.
2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize | Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds | Spray | 0.5 kg | 0.86 | 400-500 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Boerhaavia Diffusa · Weeds | Spray | 0.5 kg | 0.86 | 400-500 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Euphorbia Hirta · Weeds | Spray | 0.5 kg | 0.86 | 400-500 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds | Spray | 0.5 kg | 0.86 | 400-500 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds | Spray | 0.5 kg | 0.86 | 400-500 | 50-60 |
| Maize | Tribulus Terrestris · Weeds | Spray | 0.5 kg | 0.86 | 400-500 | 50-60 |
| Non Crop Land | Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds | Spray | 2.5 kg | 4.3 | 300-400 | - |
| Potato | Anagallis arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 2.0 kg | 3.44 | 400 | - |
| Potato | Asphodelus Tenuifolius · Weeds | Spray | 2.0 kg | 3.44 | 400 | - |
| Potato | Chenopodium Spp · Weeds | Spray | 2.0 kg | 3.44 | 400 | - |
| Potato | Convolvulus Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 2.0 kg | 3.44 | 400 | - |
| Potato | Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds | Spray | 2.0 kg | 3.44 | 400 | - |
| Potato | Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds | Spray | 2.0 kg | 3.44 | 400 | - |
| Sorghum | Convolvulus Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 1.8 kg | 3.1 | 500-600 | - |
| Sorghum | Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds | Spray | 1.8 kg | 3.1 | 500-600 | - |
| Sorghum | Digera Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 1.8 kg | 3.1 | 500-600 | - |
| Sorghum | Euphorbia Hirta · Weeds | Spray | 1.8 kg | 3.1 | 500-600 | - |
| Sorghum | Phyllanthus Niruri · Weeds | Spray | 1.8 kg | 3.1 | 500-600 | - |
| Sorghum | Tridax Procumbens · Weeds | Spray | 1.8 kg | 3.1 | 500-600 | - |
| Sugarcane | Commelina benghalensis · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Sugarcane | Convolvulus Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Sugarcane | Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Sugarcane | Dactyloctenium Aegyptium · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Sugarcane | Digera Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Sugarcane | Digitaria Spp · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Sugarcane | Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds | Spray | 3.5 | 6.3 | 500 | - |
| Wheat | Asphodelus Tenuifolius · Weeds | Spray | 0.5-0.75 kg | 0.86-1.29 | 500-600 | - |
| Wheat | Chenopodium Spp · Weeds | Spray | 0.5-0.75 kg | 0.86-1.29 | 500-600 | - |
| Wheat | Convolvulus Arvensis · Weeds | Spray | 0.5-0.75 kg | 0.86-1.29 | 500-600 | - |
| Wheat | Fumaria Parviflora · Weeds | Spray | 0.5-0.75 kg | 0.86-1.29 | 500-600 | - |
| Wheat | Melilotus albus · Weeds | Spray | 0.5-0.75 kg | 0.86-1.29 | 500-600 | - |
| Wheat | Vicia Sativa · Weeds | Spray | 0.5-0.75 kg | 0.86-1.29 | 500-600 | - |
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 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt label
- Maize 28 pesticides
- Non Crop Land 6 pesticides
- Potato 39 pesticides
- Sorghum 25 pesticides
- Sugarcane 24 pesticides
- Wheat 52 pesticides
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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL used for in India?
2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL is a herbicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for weeds control on 6 crops including Maize, Non Crop Land, Potato.
What is the recommended dosage of 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL?
The registered dosage of 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL varies by crop and target pest. For example: Maize (Amaranthus Spinosus) — 0.86 per hectare; Maize (Boerhaavia Diffusa) — 0.86 per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL in India?
5 CIB&RC registered brand products containing 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL are available in India, manufactured by 5 companies. All products listed on this page contain 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.
What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL?
The pre-harvest interval for 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL varies by crop: Maize — 50-60 days; Maize — 50-60 days; Maize — 50-60 days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.
Is 2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt safe for all crops?
2, 4-D Dimethyl Amine Salt 58% SL is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.