Difender Plus
Authorisation number: 008125-61 Distribution extension
- Formulation
- Flowable concentrate for seed treatment
- first authorised
- 2026-02-17
- authorised until
- 2027-09-30
- Field of activity
- Fungicide
- Hazard to bees
- no classification recorded
- Trial designation
- GLM-08125-F-0-FS
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Category | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difenoconazol | difenoconazole | 0 GL | Wirkstoff | yes |
| Fludioxonil | fludioxonil | 0 GL | Wirkstoff | yes |
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- GLM
- Distribution
- PLA
Authorised uses (9)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheat | common bunt of wheat (Tilletia caries o. foetida) | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-001 |
| wheat | dwarf bunt of rye (Tilletia controversa) | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-002 |
| wheat | Fusarium species | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-003 |
| barley | Fusarium species | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-004 |
| rye | Fusarium species | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-005 |
| oats | Fusarium species | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-006 |
| triticale | common bunt of wheat (Tilletia caries o. foetida) | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-007 |
| triticale | dwarf bunt of rye (Tilletia controversa) | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-008 |
| triticale | Fusarium species | Outdoors | 008125-61/00-009 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH677 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "Sweep up and remove spilled seeds immediately ". | – | – |
| NH678 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "This product is poisonous for small mammals. For this reason, do not leave seeds exposed. Switch off the dosing equipment on time before lifting out the shares to prevent trickling afterwards". | – | – |
| NH680 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "Do not allow treated seeds and remains such as broken grain and dust, empty containers or packaging or rinsing liquid to come into contact with water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rainwater and sewage canals". | – | – |
| NW470 | Where applicable, fluids left over from application, granules and their remains as well as 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. | – | – |
| SF607 | It must be ensured, that working clothes and sturdy footwear (e.g. rubber boots) are worn while handling dressed seeds. | – | – |
| SF641 | While cleaning the seed treater sturdy footwear, protective gloves (plant protection) and a protective suit against pesticides must be worn. | – | – |
| SF642 | When bagging the dressed seeds, make sure that the dust exhaust system is functioning or wear a particle-filtering half mask FFP2 or half mask with particle filter P2 (identification colour: white) according to the BVL guideline "Personal protective equipment for handling plant protection products", current version. | – | – |
| SS1201-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling/applying the product. | – | – |
| SS129 | Wear standard protective gloves (plant protection) when in contact with treated seeds and contaminated surfaces. | – | – |
| SS2204 | Wear a protective suit for plant protection products and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| SS6201 | Wear a rubber apron when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| ST1271-1 | Wear particle-filtering half mask FFP2 or half mask with particle filter P2 (identification colour: white) according to the BVL guideline "Personal protective equipment for handling plant protection products", current version, when cleaning the seed-dressing equipment. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB001-2 | SP 1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container (Do not clean application equipment near surface water./Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads). | – | – |
| NW262 | The product is toxic for algae. | – | – |
| NW264 | The product is toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates. | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB005 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. | – | – |
| SB010 | Keep out of children's reach. | – | – |
| SB111 | Concerning the requirements for personal protective gear for handling the plant protection product the material safety data sheet and the instructions for use of the plant protection product as well as the guideline "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection prod-ucts" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (www.bvl.bund.de) must be observed. | – | – |
| SB166 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. | – | – |
| WMFE2 | Mode of action (FRAC-Group): E2 | – | – |
| WMFG1 | Mode of action (FRAC-Group): G1 | – | – |
| WH952 | The indication identifying the mode of action must be assigned directly to each corresponding name of the active substance as supplementary information on the packaging and in the instructions for use. | – | – |
Notes
- Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, bees are not endangered.(B3)
- The product is classified as non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial insects.
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Warning
Hazard pictograms
- GHS08
- GHS09
Hazard statements
- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
- If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- Collect spillage.
- Store locked up.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Pack sizes
- 1.00 - 10.00 LX 10 (11)
- 20.00 - 1000.00 LX 22 (11)
Distribution extensions
- DIFEND EXTRA (008125-00) Original product
- CELEST Duo (008125-60)
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.