Butachlor — Dosage & Labelled Products

Herbicide · 1 crops on label · 3 CIB&RC registered brand products

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Butachlor 50% EC is a herbicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for weeds control. It is approved for use on 1 crops including Paddy.

Butachlor dosage by crop

Registered CIB&RC label doses of Butachlor 50% EC: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient per hectare, formulation per hectare, water volume, pre-harvest waiting period
Crop	Pest / disease	Method	a.i. per ha	Formulation per ha	Water (L/ha)	Waiting period (days)
Paddy	Cyperus Compestris Difformis · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Eclipta Alba · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Fimbristylis Spp · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Ludwigia Parviflora · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120
Paddy	Sphenoclea Zeylanica · Weeds	Spray	1.25-2.00kg	2.5-4 ltrs	250-500	90-120

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 Butachlor label

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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 Butachlor 50% EC used for in India?

Butachlor 50% EC is a herbicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for weeds control on 1 crops including Paddy.

What is the recommended dosage of Butachlor 50% EC?

The registered dosage of Butachlor 50% EC varies by crop and target pest. For example: Paddy (Cyperus Compestris Difformis) — 2.5-4 ltrs per hectare; Paddy (Cyperus Compestris Iria) — 2.5-4 ltrs per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.

How many brand products contain Butachlor 50% EC in India?

3 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Butachlor 50% EC are available in India, manufactured by 3 companies. All products listed on this page contain Butachlor 50% EC as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Butachlor 50% EC?

The pre-harvest interval for Butachlor 50% EC varies by crop: Paddy — 90-120 days; Paddy — 90-120 days; Paddy — 90-120 days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.

Is Butachlor safe for all crops?

Butachlor 50% EC 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.