BIOSAFE* Biodegradable Carrier for Herbicides
Product Description
BIOSAFE is a readily biodegraded solvent that replaces diesel fuel when used in mixtures with herbicides in cut stump applications in forestry situations.
BIOSAFE is a biodegradable, non-toxic carrier for herbicides in the treatment of woody and noxious weeds.
BIOSAFE is an
effective substitute for diesel when used as a carrier for basal bark and cut stump applications. BIOSAFE is a naturally
derived solvent which helps herbicides to penetrate woody weeds. When used as directed, BIOSAFE poses a low hazard
for the user and environment..
Product Usage
BIOSAFE can be used as a carrier for herbicides in
the following environmentally sensitive areas:
? National or State parks
? Forests
? Softwood and hardwood plantations
? Near waterways
? Fire trails
? Fence lines
? Rights of way
? Pastures
? Recreational areas
Cross-labelled Herbicides
| HERBICIDE |
PRODUCT COMPANY |
APPLICATION METHOD |
Herbicide to BIOSAFE ratio |
| Access* |
Corteva AgroSciences* |
Basal Bark or Cut Stump |
1L — 4L/60L of BIOSAFE |
| Access* |
Corteva AgroSciences* |
ThinLine: lower spray volume, higher herbicide concentration |
1L/9L of BIOSAFE (1 : 9) |
| Garlon 600* |
Corteva AgroSciences |
Basal Bark or Cut Stump |
900ml — 3L/100L of BIOSAFE |
| Starane Advance* |
Corteva AgroSciences |
Basal Bark or Cut Stump |
500ml — 5L/60L of BIOSAFE
|
Key Points
Specially formulated for use in environmentally sensitive areas—readily biodegradable.
Contains no mineral oil or petroleum derived hydrocarbon solvents.
Low toxicity ensures lower risk to personnel, native animals and surrounding ecosystem.
Excellent solvency properties makes it a suitable replacement for diesel.
Evaluation and Testing
Colour: 5 Gardner
Moisture:0.06%
Specific Gravity (20C): 0.88
Viscosity (40C): 4.5 cSt
Cloud Point:-100C
Acid Value:1
Storage and Safety
BIOSAFE is non-toxic, biodegradable and is not classified as a
dangerous good.
According to experience, when used as directed, this product
is considered a low risk to health and the environment.
Skin and eye contact should be avoided. Refer to Safety Data
Sheet for more information.
SDS available at www.vicchem.com
