authorisation ends within 12 months: 2027-07-31
POTACUR SX
Authorisation number: 006385-00
- Formulation
- Water soluble granule
- first authorised
- 2010-05-17
- authorised until
- 2027-07-31
- Field of activity
- Herbicide
- Hazard to bees
- B4 – not hazardous to bees
- Trial designation
- CHD-92000-H-0-SG
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Basis | Type of substance | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thifensulfuron | thifensulfuron | 240.3 g/kg (250 g/kg methyl ester) | parent structure | Wirkstoff | yes |
| Tribenuron | Tribenuron | 241.15 g/kg (250 g/kg methyl ester) | parent structure | Wirkstoff | yes |
The chemical group (such as guanidines) is not provided by the BVL interface and therefore cannot be shown.
Modes of action
| Code | Mode of action | Text |
|---|---|---|
| WMB | – | Mode of Action (HRAC-Group): B |
The BVL records the mode of action as a WM-series condition; the group follows the FRAC, HRAC or IRAC classification.
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- Cheminova Deutschland GmbH (DE)
Authorised uses (2)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Hazard to bees | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| winter soft wheat, winter rye, winter barley, winter triticale | annual dicotyledonous weeds, (-) catchweed bedstraw, (-) speedwell spec. | Outdoors | – | 006385-00/00-001 |
| spring soft wheat, spring barley, common oats | annual dicotyledonous weeds, (-) catchweed bedstraw, (-) speedwell spec. | Outdoors | – | 006385-00/00-002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN260 | The product is classified as slightly harmful for populations of the species Aleochara bilineata (staphylinid beetle). | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| SB110 | The directive concerning requirements for personal protective gear in plant protection, "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection products" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety must be observed. | – | – |
| SF245-01 | Treated areas/crops may not be entered until the spray coating has dried. | – | – |
| SS110 | Wear standard protective gloves (plant protection) when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| SS2101 | Wear a protective suit against pesticides and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| WMB | Mode of Action (HRAC-Group): B | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
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 Poecilus cupreus (ground beetle).
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Chrysoperla carnea (lacewing).
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Aphidius rhopalosiphi (braconid wasp).
Parallel imports with this reference product
| Product | Permit no. | Importer | valid until |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERAKUR SX | 003 | Crop Chem GmbH | 2027-07-31 |
| STAR Uron-Methyl 500 | 001 | Star Agro | 2017-08-31 |
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.