ARTUS
Authorisation number: 044602-00
- Formulation
- Water dispersible granule
- first authorised
- 2025-09-01
- authorised until
- 2027-08-31
- Field of activity
- Herbicide
- Hazard to bees
- no classification recorded
- Trial designation
- 12051-02500-H-0-WG
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Category | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfentrazone | carfentrazone | 400 GK | Wirkstoff | yes |
| Metsulfuron | metsulfuron | 100 GK | Wirkstoff | yes |
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- CHD
- Distribution
- CHD
Authorised uses (5)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring barley, spring soft wheat | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 044602-00/00-001 |
| common oats | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 044602-00/00-003 |
| winter barley, winter triticale, winter soft wheat, winter rye | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 044602-00/00-004 |
| winter barley, winter rye, winter triticale | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 044602-00/00-005 |
| winter soft wheat | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 044602-00/00-006 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS110-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| SS2101 | Wear a protective suit against pesticides and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
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). | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| SF245-02 | It must be ensured that treated areas/crops may not be entered until the film of the plant protection product has dried. | – | – |
| SS206 | Working clothes (if no specific protective suit is required) and sturdy footwear (e.g. rubber boots) must be worn when applying/handling plant protection products. | – | – |
| WMH14 | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 14 | – | – |
| WMH2 | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 2 | – | – |
| WH951 | The risk of resistance has to be indicated on the package and in the instructions for use. Particularly measures for an appropriate risk management have to be declared. | – | – |
| 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
- 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 non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial insects.
- The product is classified as non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial predatory mites and spiders.
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Warning
Hazard pictograms
- GHS07
- GHS09
Hazard statements
- Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol (CAS 126-86-3). May produce an allergic reaction.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Causes serious eye irritation.
- 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.
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- Collect spillage.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Pack sizes
- 0.25 - 1.00 KX 10 (11)
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.