Product Overview

Epoxiconazole is a high-efficiency systemic triazole fungicide belonging to the demethylation inhibitor (DMI) group. It works by disrupting fungal sterol biosynthesis, effectively inhibiting mycelial growth and spore production. With strong preventive and curative action, Epoxiconazole provides reliable protection against a wide range of fungal diseases in cereals, bananas, coffee, and other high-value crops.

Basic Information

Main Applications

Epoxiconazole is suitable for broad-spectrum fungal disease control in various crops, including:

Cereals

• Wheat, barley, oats, rye

• Controls rusts, Septoria leaf blotch, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and Fusarium head blight

Other Crops

• Banana: Controls Sigatoka leaf spot and rust diseases

• Coffee: Prevents rust (Hemileia vastatrix) and Cercospora leaf spot

• Oilseeds and ornamentals: Effective against multiple fungal pathogens

Application Method:

Foliar spray at early or preventive stages of infection. Ensure thorough and uniform coverage for best results.

Available Formulations

• Suspension Concentrate (SC): 125 g/L, 250 g/L, 500 g/L

• Water Dispersible Granule (WDG)

• Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

Formulations are designed for easy mixing, uniform spraying, and high bioavailability under various environmental conditions.

Environmental & Safety Information

Toxicity and Safety

• Mammalian Toxicity: Low to moderate (Oral LD₅₀ in rats ≈ 3160 mg/kg)

• Ecotoxicology: Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms – avoid water contamination

• Safety Guidelines:

• Wear gloves, protective clothing, and goggles during handling

• Avoid inhalation and direct skin contact

• Prevent drift to non-target plants and water bodies

Environmental Impact

Epoxiconazole degrades moderately in soil and water but may persist under certain conditions. Avoid repeated applications in sensitive ecosystems.

Regulatory Status

• European Union: Approval withdrawn due to environmental and health risk assessment

• Australia / New Zealand: Registered for use in cereals and specialty crops

• United States: Not registered domestically, but import tolerances established for crops such as banana and coffee

Precautions & Resistance Management

• Rotate with fungicides of different FRAC groups to minimize resistance risk

• Avoid overuse or consecutive applications on the same crop

• Observe pre-harvest intervals (PHI) to comply with MRL standards

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from children and food sources