Cas no: 87392-12-9 Mode of action: Selective systemic herbicide, absorbed mainly via emerging shoot and partly through root. Belong to chloracetamide herbicide, inhibits mitosis and cell division. Contain only the s-isomer(herbicidal active isomer) compared to metolachlor which have two isomers of r and s, so better efficacy can be get from application of s-metolachlor compared to metolachlor at same rate and content. Uses: Control of annual grassy weeds and certain small-seeded broadleaves on many crops like corn, soybean, cotton, potato, sorghum, oilseed rape, sunflowers, sugar beet, watermelon and so on. Can be used pre-plant, pre-emergence or early post-emergence. Post-emergence applications should be made before grasses exceed the 2 leaf stage. The product provides 4-6 weeks residual activity against newly emerging weeds. Seed treatment with herbicide safener fluxofenim can protect sorghum from injury by s-metolachlor based product. Formulation types: S-metolachlor 97% tc, S-metolachlor 96% ec