Benfluralin is an herbicide of the dinitroaniline class. The mechanism of action of benfluralin involves inhibition of root and shoot development.[2]

It is used to control grasses and other weeds. Annual use in the United States was approximately 700,000 pounds (320,000 kg) in 2004.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  2. ^ Agrochemicals Archived April 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Globachem
  3. ^ R.E.D. FACTS: Benfluralin Archived September 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, United States Environmental Protection Agency