Metafol Super
Authorisation number: 00A534-00
- Formulation
- Suspension concentrate (= flowable concentrate)
- first authorised
- 2020-11-19
- authorised until
- 2027-11-30
- Field of activity
- Herbicide
- Hazard to bees
- B4 – not hazardous to bees
- Trial designation
- 10130-00534-H-0-SC
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Basis | Type of substance | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethofumesat | ethofumesate | 150 g/L | parent structure | Wirkstoff | yes |
| Metamitron | metamitron | 350 g/L | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WMH15 | – | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 15 |
| WMH5 | – | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 5 |
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
- UPL Holdings Coöperatief U.A. (NL)
Authorised uses (2)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Hazard to bees | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sugar beet, fodder beet | annual bluegrass, annual dicotyledonous weeds, (-) chamomille spec. | Outdoors | – | 00A534-00/00-001 |
| sugar beet, fodder beet | annual bluegrass, annual dicotyledonous weeds, (-) chamomille spec. | Outdoors | – | 00A534-00/00-002 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | – | – |
| SF275-10AC | During the first 10 days after application in field crops, it must be ensured that long-sleeved working clothes and sturdy footwear are worn during successive work/inspections with direct contact with the treated crops/areas. | – | – |
| SF546 | It must be ensured that the treated areas/crops may not be entered by uninvolved people for 2 days after the last application. | – | – |
| SS110-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| SS120-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling/applying the product ready for application. | – | – |
| SS2101 | Wear a protective suit against pesticides and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| VA271 | When applying the product, a minimum buffer zone of 5 m must be kept to adjacent areas which are used by uninvolved third persons. Alternatively, driftreducing equipment which is registered in the index of 'Loss Reducing Equipment' of 14 October 1993 ("Bundesanzeiger" (Federal Gazette) No 205, p. 9780) as amended, and registered in at least drift-reducing class 50 % can be used for application. In this case, the minimum buffer zone for field crops stated in the BVL publication in the Federal Gazette (No 2 of 27 April 2016, BAnz AT 20 May 2016 B5) must be observed. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB010 | Keep out of children's reach. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| VA273-2 | In case of termintion of the plantation before harvest, it must be ensured that crops which are used for the production of food (except sugar beets) are seeded/replanted at the earliest one month after the application. | – | – |
| WMH15 | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 15 | – | – |
| WMH5 | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 5 | – | – |
| 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). | – | – |
| NN2001 | The product is classified as slightly harmful for populations of relevant beneficial insects. | – | – |
| NN2002 | The product is classified as slightly harmful for populations of relevant beneficial predatory mites and spiders. | – | – |
| NW262 | The product is toxic for algae. | – | – |
| NW264 | The product is toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates. | – | – |
| NW265 | The product is toxic for higher aquatic plants. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
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)
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Warning
Hazard pictograms
- GHS07
- 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.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Harmful if inhaled.
- Very toxic to aquatic life.
- 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.
- Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
- Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- Collect spillage.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Pack sizes
- 1.00 - 10.00 LX 22 (11)
- 1.00 LX 22 (15)
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.