Saflufenacil 15% SC
Saflufenacil 15% SC is a Group 14 PPO-inhibiting herbicide in suspension concentrate formulation.
It is mainly positioned for registered broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf weed-management programs in preplant, preemergence, and early-use windows.
Saflufenacil inhibits protoporphyrinogen oxidase, PPO, causing membrane damage and visible injury in susceptible broadleaf weeds after uptake through roots and foliage.
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Saflufenacil 15% SC Description
Saflufenacil 15% SC Description
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Saflufenacil 15% SC Herbicide |
| Active Ingredient | Saflufenacil |
| Content | 15% |
| CAS No. | 372137-35-4 |
| Formulation Type | SC, Suspension Concentrate |
| Product Type | Selective Herbicide |
| Chemical Family | Pyrimidinedione / PPO-inhibiting herbicide direction |
| HRAC Group | Group 14 |
| Mode of Action | PPO inhibition |
| Main Crop Direction | Registered crop systems according to local label |
| Main Use Direction | Broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf weed-management direction |
| Main Target Direction | Emerged and emerging broadleaf weeds where locally approved |
| Use Pattern | Preplant, preemergence, and early-use broadleaf programs according to approved local label |
| Formulation Position | Liquid SC formulation for broadleaf-focused herbicide programs |
| Resistance Management | Single Group 14 herbicide; rotate with herbicides from different HRAC groups where approved |
| Supply Direction | SunAgro branded product for registration, import, and distribution cooperation |
| Document Support | COA, SDS / MSDS, TDS, product specification, sample support, formulation information, HRAC group information, batch quality information, and available registration-related documents |
| Cooperation Direction | Local registration review, import cooperation, and long-term distribution development |
Main Functions
Saflufenacil 15% SC is mainly positioned for herbicide programs that need fast visible activity on emerged broadleaf weeds together with residual support against new broadleaf emergence.
It is not positioned as a general all-weed herbicide or a primary grass herbicide.
Main functions include:
- Supports fast visible activity on emerged broadleaf weeds where locally approved
- Supports residual broadleaf weed-management programs before crop emergence
- Fits preplant and preemergence broadleaf programs
- Adds a Group 14 PPO herbicide direction to weed-management programs
- Helps manage broadleaf weed pressure before crop establishment
- Supports early-use broadleaf weed programs according to approved label directions
- Helps local partners build a differentiated broadleaf-focused herbicide portfolio
Final target claims and use directions must follow local registration and approved label requirements.
Mode of Action
Saflufenacil 15% SC is a single-active Group 14 PPO-inhibiting herbicide.
It should be positioned clearly as a broadleaf-focused herbicide for registered burndown and residual-support programs.
Group 14 PPO Inhibition
Saflufenacil belongs to HRAC Group 14.
It works by inhibiting protoporphyrinogen oxidase, also known as PPO.
PPO inhibition disrupts normal plant pigment and membrane-related processes in susceptible weeds, leading to visible tissue injury.
Contact-Type Visible Activity
After uptake, susceptible broadleaf weeds can show visible injury such as desiccation, chlorosis, necrosis, and tissue damage.
This is why Saflufenacil 15% SC should be positioned as a broadleaf burndown and residual-support herbicide, not as a systemic grass herbicide.
Visible response depends on weed species, weed stage, crop system, weather, spray coverage, soil condition, and approved local use directions.
Root and Foliar Uptake
Saflufenacil can be reviewed for programs involving emerged broadleaf weeds and emerging broadleaf weeds where local registration supports use.
Foliar uptake supports visible activity on emerged weeds.
Root uptake and soil activity may support residual broadleaf weed-management programs according to the approved local label.
Resistance Boundary
Saflufenacil 15% SC is a single Group 14 herbicide.
It does not provide multiple resistance-management modes. Repeated exclusive use of Group 14 herbicides may increase resistance pressure, especially where PPO-resistant broadleaf weeds are already a concern.
Target Weed Directions
Saflufenacil 15% SC is mainly positioned for broadleaf-focused weed-management programs where approved by local registration.
| Target Direction | Practical Positioning |
|---|---|
| Emerged broadleaf weeds | Core burndown direction where locally approved |
| Emerging broadleaf weeds | Residual support direction according to approved label |
| Annual broadleaf weeds | Main target direction in registered programs |
| Small actively growing broadleaf weeds | Important timing direction for visible activity |
| Preplant broadleaf pressure | Strong product-fit scenario before crop establishment |
| Preemergence broadleaf pressure | Soil-support direction where locally approved |
| Early-use broadleaf programs | Review direction according to local registration |
| Grass weeds | Not the main direction of Saflufenacil alone |
| Mixed weed fields | Should be reviewed with suitable grass-control partners where label allows |
This product should not be described as controlling all broadleaf weeds or all weeds.
Its main identity is broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf support, according to approved local label claims.
Suitable Crops and Application Areas
Registered Field Crop Programs
Saflufenacil 15% SC can be reviewed in field crop programs where local registration supports broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf support.
Crop suitability must be confirmed according to approved local label directions, including crop scope, timing, rate, interval, and safety restrictions.
Preplant Programs
Preplant use is an important direction where broadleaf weeds need to be managed before crop planting.
This product can support broadleaf weed-management programs before crop establishment where local registration allows use.
Preemergence Programs
Saflufenacil 15% SC can be reviewed for preemergence broadleaf weed-management programs where local registration supports the use pattern.
Residual broadleaf support depends on soil condition, rainfall or irrigation, weed spectrum, application timing, and approved local label directions.
Early-Use Broadleaf Programs
The product can also be reviewed for early-use broadleaf programs where the crop scope, application timing, and safety requirements are clearly approved.
This direction should be handled carefully because crop safety and timing restrictions vary by market.
Local Market Application Review
Before registration planning or import cooperation, local partners should review:
- Target crop system
- Preplant or preemergence timing
- Emerged broadleaf weed spectrum
- Residual broadleaf requirement
- Soil condition
- Rainfall or irrigation pattern
- Crop rotation restrictions
- Local PPO resistance pressure
- Grass weed pressure
- Tank-mix partner requirement
- SC formulation preference
- Local registration requirements
- Distributor portfolio position
This helps confirm whether Saflufenacil 15% SC fits the target crop program and local herbicide channel.
Application Guidance
Saflufenacil 15% SC must be used according to local registration and approved label directions.
General review points include:
- Use only where locally registered
- Confirm crop scope before application
- Confirm use timing: preplant, preemergence, or early-use program
- Confirm target broadleaf weed species and weed stage
- Apply when emerged broadleaf weeds are small and actively growing according to the approved label
- Review soil moisture and rainfall or irrigation conditions for residual support
- Review SC dilution and spray preparation requirements
- Use suitable grass-control partners where grass weeds are also a target and the label allows it
- Avoid drift to sensitive crops and non-target vegetation
- Do not apply to stressed crops unless the approved label allows it
- Rotate with herbicides from different HRAC groups where approved
- Follow local PHI, MRL, safety, and environmental requirements
Final crop scope, target claim, dosage, timing, interval, PHI, MRL, safety requirement, and use restriction must follow local registration and approved label directions.
SC Formulation Features
SC means suspension concentrate. Saflufenacil 15% SC is a liquid suspension formulation designed to be diluted with water before application according to approved local label directions.
The technical value of SC formulation is mainly reflected in particle dispersion, suspension stability, flowability, and batch consistency.
Key formulation features include:
- Liquid suspension concentrate formulation
- Finely dispersed active ingredient particles
- Suspension stability
- Particle size control
- Water dispersibility
- Flowability during handling
- Settling behavior
- Redispersibility after storage
- Physical stability
- Active ingredient content control
- Batch consistency
- Leakage prevention
- Temperature control
For registration review, import cooperation, and distribution planning, SC formulation quality should be evaluated through product specification, sample support, formulation information, and batch quality confirmation.
Product Advantages
Group 14 PPO Herbicide Direction
Saflufenacil 15% SC provides a clear Group 14 PPO-inhibiting herbicide option for registered broadleaf weed programs.
This helps local partners add a different herbicide group direction to broadleaf weed-management portfolios.
Broadleaf Burndown Positioning
The product is strongly positioned for emerged broadleaf weed burndown where local registration supports the claim.
It should be used according to local label directions, especially weed stage, application timing, spray coverage, and crop safety restrictions.
Residual Broadleaf Support
Saflufenacil 15% SC can also support residual management of emerging broadleaf weeds in approved preplant and preemergence programs.
Residual support depends on local label directions, soil condition, rainfall or irrigation, and target weed spectrum.
SC Liquid Formulation
SC formulation supports liquid handling, water dilution, suspension stability, particle size control, and batch consistency.
This makes it suitable for markets that prefer liquid herbicide formulations for standard spray preparation.
Clear Non-Grass Positioning
Saflufenacil 15% SC should not be positioned as a primary grass herbicide.
This clarity helps local partners choose suitable program partners where grass weeds are also present and local labels allow combined program planning.
SunAgro Branded Supply Direction
SunAgro Science supplies this SunAgro branded herbicide for long-term cooperation with qualified local importers, distributors, registration companies, agricultural retailers, and crop protection channels.
Difference Between Saflufenacil 15% SC and Saflufenacil 70% WDG
Saflufenacil 15% SC and Saflufenacil 70% WDG contain the same active ingredient, but their formulation type and product position are different.
| Item | Saflufenacil 15% SC | Saflufenacil 70% WDG |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Saflufenacil | Saflufenacil |
| HRAC Group | Group 14 | Group 14 |
| Formulation | SC, suspension concentrate | WDG, water-dispersible granule |
| Content Position | 15% liquid formulation | High-content dry granule formulation |
| Main Direction | Broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf support | High-content PPO herbicide direction |
| Portfolio Role | Liquid SC option for standard spray preparation | Dry granule option for high-content formulation channels |
Both products belong to Group 14, so they should not be treated as different resistance-management modes.
The final choice should depend on formulation preference, registration requirement, handling practice, product portfolio position, and local market demand.
Difference Between Saflufenacil 15% SC and Flumioxazin Product
Saflufenacil and Flumioxazin can both appear in PPO herbicide portfolios, but they should not be treated as the same product.
| Item | Saflufenacil 15% SC | Flumioxazin Product |
|---|---|---|
| HRAC Group | Group 14 | Group 14 |
| Mode of Action | PPO inhibition | PPO inhibition |
| Main Position | Broadleaf burndown + residual broadleaf support | PPO herbicide direction depending on formulation and local label |
| Formulation | SC, suspension concentrate | Depends on product |
| Resistance Note | Same Group 14 logic | Same Group 14 logic |
| Page Focus | Saflufenacil liquid SC broadleaf program | Different active ingredient and crop / weed positioning |
Saflufenacil and Flumioxazin should not be positioned as different resistance-management groups if both are used as Group 14 PPO herbicides.
Their difference should be explained through active ingredient, formulation, crop scope, weed spectrum, use timing, and local registration.
Difference Between Saflufenacil 15% SC and Carfentrazone-Based Product
Saflufenacil 15% SC and Carfentrazone-based products may both be connected with fast visible broadleaf activity, but their portfolio roles are not identical.
| Item | Saflufenacil 15% SC | Carfentrazone-Based Product |
|---|---|---|
| HRAC Group | Group 14 | Group 14 |
| Mode of Action | PPO inhibition | PPO inhibition |
| Main Use Direction | Broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf support | Contact broadleaf burndown direction |
| Residual Position | Stronger page focus on residual broadleaf support | Usually more contact-burndown focused depending on label |
| Formulation | SC, suspension concentrate | Depends on product |
| Portfolio Role | PPO herbicide with broadleaf burndown + soil support direction | PPO contact herbicide direction |
This comparison helps local partners separate Saflufenacil 15% SC from other PPO contact herbicide options.
Final positioning should follow local registration, product label, formulation type, weed spectrum, and crop program requirements.
Difference Between Saflufenacil 15% SC and Thifensulfuron-Methyl WP
Saflufenacil 15% SC and Thifensulfuron-Methyl WP are both broadleaf-related herbicide directions, but their mode of action and formulation type are different.
| Item | Saflufenacil 15% SC | Thifensulfuron-Methyl WP |
|---|---|---|
| HRAC Group | Group 14 | Group 2 |
| Mode of Action | PPO inhibition | ALS / AHAS inhibition |
| Main Weed Direction | Broadleaf burndown + residual broadleaf support | Selected broadleaf weed-management direction |
| Formulation | SC, suspension concentrate | WP, wettable powder |
| Product Role | Fast visible broadleaf activity | Sulfonylurea systemic broadleaf herbicide direction |
Saflufenacil 15% SC should remain positioned as a Group 14 PPO herbicide, while Thifensulfuron-Methyl WP should remain positioned as a Group 2 ALS / AHAS herbicide.
Crop Safety, Resistance Management, and Use Precautions
Saflufenacil 15% SC must be used with careful crop safety and resistance-management review.
Saflufenacil belongs to HRAC Group 14. It is a single PPO-inhibiting herbicide.
Crop safety may be affected by:
- Crop species
- Crop variety
- Crop growth stage
- Preplant interval
- Preemergence timing
- Soil condition
- Rainfall or irrigation
- Crop residue
- Crop stress
- Tank-mix partner
- Spray additive
- SC dilution quality
- Local label restrictions
For resistance management, local programs should consider:
- Rotation with herbicides from different HRAC groups where approved
- Avoiding repeated reliance on Group 14 herbicides alone
- Reviewing local PPO-resistant broadleaf weed pressure
- Using integrated weed-management practices where applicable
- Using suitable grass-control partners where grass weeds are present and the label allows it
- Monitoring fields after application
- Following local resistance-management guidance
This product should not be promoted as resistance-proof. It is one Group 14 herbicide option within a broader weed-management program.
Final crop scope, target claim, dosage, timing, interval, PHI, MRL, safety requirement, and use restriction must follow local registration and approved label directions.
Storage and Transport
Saflufenacil 15% SC should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Storage and transport points include:
- Keep containers tightly closed
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Avoid freezing or excessive heat
- Prevent leakage during storage and transport
- Keep away from food, feed, and drinking water
- Store away from children and unauthorized users
- Follow local chemical storage and transport regulations
Before distribution, product condition, batch information, suspension stability, flowability, and container integrity should be checked according to quality and supply requirements.
Registration, Document, and Supply Support from SunAgro
SunAgro Science provides Saflufenacil 15% SC with available documents and supply support for local registration, import, and distribution cooperation.
Available support may include:
- COA
- SDS / MSDS
- TDS
- Product specification
- Sample support
- Formulation information
- Batch quality confirmation
- Safety information
- HRAC Group 14 information
- Resistance-management information
- Broadleaf weed-management program information
- Crop program information
- Label information
- Packing information
- Export document coordination
- Available registration-related technical files
This support helps local partners evaluate product feasibility before registration planning, import cooperation, and distribution development.
Stable Supply Behind SunAgro Branded Products
SunAgro branded products are supported by strong formulation production and quality control capability.
Our production system covers liquid formulations including SC, SL, FS, EC, EW, CS, OF, and ULV, and solid formulations including WDG, WSG, WP, TB, DP, and GR.
Annual production capacity reaches 15,000 kiloliters for liquid formulations and 20,000 tons for solid formulations, supporting long-term supply for registered SunAgro products and local distribution cooperation.
FAQ
What is Saflufenacil 15% SC?
Saflufenacil 15% SC is a Group 14 PPO-inhibiting herbicide in suspension concentrate formulation.
It is mainly positioned for registered broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf weed-management programs.
What is Saflufenacil 15% SC mainly used for?
It is mainly used for broadleaf-focused herbicide programs.
The product supports fast visible activity on emerged broadleaf weeds and residual support against emerging broadleaf weeds where locally approved.
Which HRAC group is Saflufenacil?
Saflufenacil belongs to HRAC Group 14.
It works as a PPO inhibitor and should be used with herbicide rotation and local resistance-management planning.
How does Saflufenacil 15% SC work?
Saflufenacil inhibits PPO, which causes membrane-related damage in susceptible weeds.
Visible symptoms may include desiccation, chlorosis, necrosis, and tissue injury, depending on weed species, weed stage, spray coverage, and field conditions.
Is Saflufenacil 15% SC mainly a broadleaf herbicide?
Yes. Saflufenacil 15% SC should be positioned as a broadleaf-focused herbicide.
It is mainly connected with broadleaf burndown and residual broadleaf support where local registration supports the claim.
Can Saflufenacil 15% SC control grass weeds?
Saflufenacil 15% SC should not be positioned as a primary grass herbicide.
Where grass weeds are also a target, local programs should review suitable grass-control partners according to approved local label directions.
What use windows are most relevant to Saflufenacil 15% SC?
The most relevant use windows are generally preplant, preemergence, and early-use broadleaf programs where local registration supports the crop scope and application timing.
Final use direction must follow the approved local label.
What does SC mean in this product?
SC means suspension concentrate.
It is a liquid formulation with finely dispersed active ingredient particles, designed to be diluted with water before application according to approved local label directions.
Can Saflufenacil 15% SC control all broadleaf weeds?
No. It should not be promoted as controlling all broadleaf weeds.
Its target spectrum, dosage, timing, crop scope, and restrictions must follow approved local label claims.
Is Saflufenacil 15% SC resistance-proof?
No. Saflufenacil is a single Group 14 herbicide.
Repeated reliance on Group 14 herbicides alone may increase resistance pressure. Herbicide rotation and integrated weed-management planning are still needed.
How is Saflufenacil 15% SC different from Saflufenacil 70% WDG?
Both products contain Saflufenacil and belong to Group 14.
The main difference is formulation and content. Saflufenacil 15% SC is a liquid suspension concentrate, while Saflufenacil 70% WDG is a high-content water-dispersible granule formulation.
Can SunAgro Science support registration review for this product?
Yes. SunAgro Science supplies SunAgro branded Saflufenacil 15% SC for local registration, import, and distribution cooperation.
Available support may include product specifications, sample support, formulation information, HRAC group information, batch quality information, and available registration-related technical files.
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