Atrazine

Atrazine (CAS 1912-24-9) is a selective triazine herbicide used in commercial agriculture to control broadleaf and grassy weeds. Also marketed as Weedex and Primatol A.

Where is Atrazine used?

• Maize and sorghum: controls a broad spectrum of annual weeds without damaging the crop
• Sugarcane: soil-applied treatment to suppress weed competition during early growth
• Tank-mix combinations with other herbicides to extend weed control spectrum and manage resistance
• It is utilized in pre- and post-emergent crop protection programs globally.

Commercial specifications

• Technical-grade active ingredient, white crystalline powder at 95–97% purity
• Standardized active concentrations
• Bulk quantities, supply sourced primarily from China and India