Metafol SC
Authorisation number: 005338-60 Distribution extension
- Formulation
- Suspension concentrate (= flowable concentrate)
- first authorised
- 2007-01-22
- authorised until
- 2027-11-30
- Field of activity
- Herbicide
- Hazard to bees
- no classification recorded
- Trial designation
- 10130-04001-H-2-SC
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Category | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metamitron | metamitron | 0 GL | Wirkstoff | yes |
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- AGC
- Distribution
- UPL1
Authorised uses (1)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| fodder beet, sugar beet | annual bluegrass, annual dicotyledonous weeds, (-) catchweed bedstraw, (-) knotweed spec. | Outdoors | 005338-60/00-001 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW468 | Fluids left over from application and their remains, products and their remains, empty containers and packaging, and cleansing and rinsing fluids must not be dumped in water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rain-water and sewage canals. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS220 | Wear a standard protective suit (plant protection) and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when applying/handling the product ready for application. | – | – |
| SS120 | Wear standard protective gloves (plant protection) when handling/applying the product ready for application. | – | – |
| NW262 | The product is toxic for algae. | – | – |
| NW265 | The product is toxic for higher aquatic plants. | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB010 | Keep out of children's reach. | – | – |
| SS110 | Wear standard protective gloves (plant protection) when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
Notes
- The product is classified as non-hazardous to bees, even when the maximum application rate, or concentration if no application rate is stipulated, as stated for authorisation is applied. (B4)
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Aleochara bilineata (staphylinid beetle).
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Poecilus cupreus (ground beetle).
Distribution extensions
- Beetix SC (005338-00) Original product
- Metafol 2010 (005338-61) Authorisation ended
- Nymeo (005338-62)
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-08-05
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.