Tri-allate is a thiocarbamate herbicide.
Tri-allate S-2,3,3-trichloroallyl diisopropylthiocarbamate
Tri-allate is not a medical substance. It's a herbicide, specifically a pre-emergent herbicide used in agriculture. Here's what you need to know about tri-allate:
- Function: Controls weeds, particularly grass weeds, in field crops and pulse crops [1]. It targets and prevents the germination of weed seeds.
- Applications: Used selectively to control weeds like wild oats, black grass, and annual meadow grass in crops like barley, wheat, peas, lentils, rye, maize, beets, brassicas, carrots, and onions [2].
- Safety Concerns:
- Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption [2].
- Harmful to aquatic life, with long-lasting negative effects [3].
- May cause allergic skin reactions and organ damage with prolonged or repeated exposure [3].
Important Note:
- Tri-allate should not be used for any medical purposes. It can be dangerous if ingested or inhaled.