Metamitron
**High-Purity Metamitron Reference Materials for Accurate Residue Analysis**
Ensure precision in your residue analysis with HPC Standards GmbH's high-purity Metamitron reference materials. Essential for laboratories focused on food and environmental analysis, our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards. Trust HPC Standards GmbH for reliable and accurate results in monitoring Metamitron residues.
Product | Catalog No./ CAS No. | Quantity | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ISO 17034 Reference Material |  | 676973 | 1X5MG | Please log in. |
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material D5-Metamitron solution |  | 677065 | 1X1ML | Please log in. |
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material Metamitron solution |  | 673347 | 1X5ML | Please log in. |
ISO 17034 Reference Material |  | 676853 | 1X100MG | Please log in. |
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material |  | 691207 | 1X50MG | Please log in. |
High-purity reference materials for accurate residue analysis
Overview
Metamitron is an organic compound used as a selective pre- and post-emergence herbicide in sugar beets. It is a triazinone herbicide with a triazine ring, modified with methyl, amino, and phenyl group substitutions. Metamitron is marketed under the trade name Goltix by ADAMA in Europe, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Uses
Metamitron is primarily used for weed suppression in sugar beet cultivation. It functions as an inhibitor of photosystem II (PSII) by binding to serine 264 on the D1 protein, effectively controlling a broad spectrum of weeds.
Regulatory
Metamitron is approved for use in the European Union for weed suppression in sugar beets. It is subject to regulatory limits to ensure safe and effective application in agricultural practices.
Monitoring
Regular monitoring of Metamitron residues is essential to ensure compliance with regulatory limits. Laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis rely on high-purity reference materials to achieve accurate and reliable results.
Health Impact
Metamitron has moderate acute oral and inhalation toxicity. Proper handling and usage according to safety guidelines are crucial to minimize health risks.
Environmental Impact
Metamitron's environmental impact includes its role in weed resistance. Resistance to Metamitron has been found in Chenopodium album growing as weeds among sugar beet fields in Belgium, caused by a mutation in serine 264.
Safety Measure
Safety measures for handling Metamitron include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent exposure and minimize health risks.
Analytical Standards
HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for Metamitron, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards, making them essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis.