Technical : Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL

Brand : Kapiq (Krishi Rasayan)

Description : KAPIQ ( Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL ) is broad spectrum, non-selective contact herbicide which effectively controls broadleaved weeds & grasses. KAPIQ is an ideal herbicide for conservation and no-till system (only controls the foliage parts of weeds) thus promoting intact roots and preventing soil erosion. It is used as post emergence directed application and pre-plant application in many crops.

Target Weeds : Imperata cylindrica, seteria sp., Commelina benghalensis, Boerahavia hispida, Paspalum conjugatum, Digira arvensis, Cyperus iria, Chenopodium sp., Anagallis arvensis, Trianthema monogyna, Cyperus rotundus, Digiteria sp., Eragrostis sp., Fimbristylis sp., Euphorbia hitra, Eleusine indica, Grassy & Broad leaf weeds, Tridax sp.

Recommended Crops : Tea, Cotton, Potato, Rubber, Coffee, Sugarcane, Sunflower, Rice, Wheat, Grapes and Aquatic weeds.

Application : Herbs killer/ weeds killer. Spray on weeds/ herbs only.

Dosage : 50-100ml per 15 litre of water / 600-1200 ml per acre.

Precautions : Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animals feed. 2. Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin. 3. Avoid inhalation the spray mist. Spray in the direction of wind. 4. Wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying. 5. Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying. 6. Wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying. 7. In case swallowed, it may lead to death.

Antidote : If swallowed, call a doctor immediately. Make the patient vomit repeatedly and washout the stomach. A 15% aqueous solution of Fuller's Earth plus a suitable purgative Mannitol 20% solution, Sodium sulphate may be administered.