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US 6,486,097 B2Granted
Herbicidal fatty acid and maleic hydrazide salt compositions
AssigneeW. Neudorff GmbH KG
InventorsFrederick S. Sedun, Cameron D. Wilson
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for treating undesired weeds are disclosed. The compositions include a carboxylic acid components and maleic hydrazide derivatives, preferably as an ammonium salt.
Claims17
A herbicidal composition, comprising:
- a contact-acting carboxylic acid component having a hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 18 carbon atoms;
- and
- a systemic-acting component selected from the group consisting of maleic hydrazide, maleic hydrazide salts, and mixtures thereof.
A method for treating undesired grasses or weeds, comprising the steps of:
- providing a contact-acting carboxylic acid component, and a systemic-acting component selected from the group consisting of maleic hydrazide, maleic hydrazide salts, and mixtures thereof;
- and
- applying a herbicidally effective amount of the composition to the grasses or weed, such that the grasses or weeds are controlled.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.