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Aquashade® Aquatic Plant Growth Control

1 of 2 products in this brand
More than a colorant. Aquashade® Aquatic Plant Growth Control is a precise EPA registered blend of dyes proven to control underwater aquatic plants by limiting sunlight available for photosynthesis.

Functions: Pigment, Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)

Herbicide Target Species: Aquatics

Color: Blue

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Active Ingredients
Acid Blue 9 * 12.60%
Acid Yellow 23** 1.04%
OTHER INGREDIENTS 86.36%
TOTAL 100.0%

Contains 1.11 lbs. of Erioglaucine* and 0.09 lbs. of Tartrazine** as Pure Dye Content per gallon.

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features
Advantages
  • Inhibits photosynthesis under water
  • Powerful formulation is tested, proven to perform by stopping photosynthesis
  • The choice of professional applicators to prevent and control under water weeds
  • Most effective in water deeper than two feet
  • Use in conjunction with herbicides or algaecides for control of surface algae mats or shallow-water plants.
Product Information

Aquashade contains a blend of blue and yellow dyes designed to absorb specific wavelengths of light critical to plant photosynthesis. Treated water will retain a light aqua-blue tint following application.

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Herbicide Target Species
Application
  • Pour directly into water. Dispersion can be accelerated by applying in several areas around the treatment site, or allowing fountains/aerators to run.
  • For best results, apply early in the season, prior to plant germination.
Directions for Use

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply directly to streams, other natural bodies of water, or any body of water not under total control of the user. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Dark blue liquid
Specifications
Active Ingredient(s)  12.60% Acid Blue 9,
1.04% Acid Yellow 23
Dosing 1 gal. per 4 acre-ft (at 0.8 ppm)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Restrictions & Regulatory Information

Wait 1 hour before swimming, irrigation or animal consumption. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
SKU Number Unit Size Case Count Case Weight Pallet Count Pallet Weight
390704A 1 gallon 4 40 lb 42 1709 lb
390725A 2.5 gallon 2 52 lb 36 1919 lb
390759A 275 gallon 1 2600 lb - -

Storage & Handling

Storage & Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in original container in a cool, dry place. Keep from freezing.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of onsite or at an approved waste disposal facility.

{For nonrefillable container only} CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not refill or reuse container. Triple rinse (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning if available or puncture and dispose of in approved landfill, or incineration, or by other procedures approved by State and Local authorities.