2,4-D Sodium Salt 80% W.P.

Suvochem Industries Pvt. Ltd.

2,4-D Sodium Salt 80% W.P.

  1. A selective, systemic, hormone, weed killer taken up by plant through leaves, roots and more through the vascular system of plants.
  2. It has been found effective as pre-emergent weedicide.
  3. A rain free period of 6-10 hours from application are adequate for full absorption of the chemical.
  4. 2,4-D Sodium Salt is quite effective for aquatic herbs without causing any harm to fishes in general when used in proper dose.
  5. Rain, sub-surface water flow, soil capillary etc. always help residual pesticides to find way to water resource but 2,4-D Sodium Salt is much safer in this respect.
  6. On unit acreage, use 2,4-D Sodium Salt would be much cheaper than that of any other herbicides.
  7. 2,4-D Sodium Salt is used as raw material for Esters and Amine.
  8. It is also an established plant growth regulator besides being a powerful (but safe) systemic herbicidal agent.

Chemical and Physical Characteristics

Common Name2,4-D (BSI, WSSA)
Chemical NameMonohydrate Sodium Salt of 2,4-Dicholorophenoxy Acetic Acid (I.U.PAC)
Brand NameWeedctean
Molecular FormulaC8H5O3Cl2Na.H2O
Molecular Weight261.04
Physical AppearanceOff-white to light pinkish coloured powder having slight phenolic odour
Acid Content (Calculated as 2,4-D Dichlorophenoxy Acetic Acid )80% Min.
Melting Point of Extractable acid136°Cto140°C
Loss on dryingMax8%at105°C
Water insoluble matter in mass/max0.5% Max.
Free Phenol0.3% Max.
Solubility5gm/100 cc of water at 25°C
Density1.565 at 30°C
StabilityStable upto 50°C for at least 2 years
CorrosivenessThe acid is moderately corrosive to metals
UsesKEMD( 2,4-D Sodium Salt 80% WP) is used mainly as a post-emergent herbicides for control of broad leaved weeds in cereals , sugarcane , tea , wheat, rice, pastures, barely, turf, non-crop areas, sorghum, oats etc.
Packing10 Kg. & 25 kg. HDPE Bags with HM Liner inside