authorisation ends within 12 months: 2027-01-31
QUANTUM
Authorisation number: 025078-00
- Formulation
- Emulsifiable concentrate
- first authorised
- 2009-04-03
- authorised until
- 2027-01-31
- Field of activity
- Herbicide
- Hazard to bees
- B4 – not hazardous to bees
- Trial designation
- CHD-96520-H-1-EC
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Basis | Type of substance | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pethoxamid | pethoxamid | 600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WMK3 | – | Mode of Action (HRAC-Group): K3 |
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 (4)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Hazard to bees | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| maize | cockspur grass, wild chamomile, annual bluegrass | Outdoors | – | 025078-00/00-001 |
| winter oilseed rape | windgrass, annual bluegrass, annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | – | 025078-00/01-001 |
| cut flowers | annual dicotyledonous weeds, annual bluegrass | Outdoors Permit (minor use) | – | 025078-00/02-001 |
| soya bean | annual dicotyledonous weeds, windgrass, annual bluegrass | Outdoors Permit (minor use) | – | 025078-00/03-001 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS120-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling/applying the product ready for application. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| SE110 | Wear tight fitting eye protection when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| SS2202 | Wear a protective suit against pesticides and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when applying/handling the product ready for application. | – | – |
| SS610 | Wear a rubber apron when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | – | – |
| SB199 | When applying the product with tractor-mounted, trailed or self-propelled application equipment, only vehicles with closed pressurized cabins (e.g. cabin category 3, if no respiratory protective equipment or particle-filtering masks are necessary or category 4, if gas-tight respiratory protective equipment is needed acc. to EN 15695-1 and -2) are suited to replace personal protective equipment during application. During all other activities outside of the cabin the prescribed personal protective equipment must be worn. In order to avoid contamination of the cabin, it is not permitted to enter the cabin with contaminated personal protective equipment (it should be deposited e.g. in an appropriate storage facility). Contaminated gloves should be washed before removing the gloves and hands should be washed before entering the cabin with pure water, respectively. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
| WMK3 | Mode of Action (HRAC-Group): K3 | – | – |
| NN265 | The product is classified as slightly harmful for populations of the species Poecilus cupreus (ground beetle). | – | – |
| NW261 | The product is toxic for fish. | – | – |
| 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. | – | – |
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 Aleochara bilineata (staphylinid beetle).
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Danger
Hazard pictograms
- GHS05
- GHS07
- GHS08
- GHS09
Hazard statements
- Contains pethoxamide.May produce an allergic reaction.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- Causes skin irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Causes serious eye damage.
- 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.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting.
- 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: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician.
- Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- Collect spillage.
- Store locked up.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Distribution extensions
- InnoProtect Quantum (025078-60)
- Successor 600 (025078-61)
- DUAL NEXT (025078-62)
- RELSERA (025078-63)
Parallel imports with this reference product
| Product | Permit no. | Importer | valid until |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUITO | 008 | Agro Trade Handelsgesellschaft mbH | 2027-01-31 |
| QUITO | 009 | Agro Trade Handelsgesellschaft mbH | 2027-01-31 |
| Mojang 600 | 011 | MENORA GmbH | 2027-01-31 |
| Pethox 600 | 013 | Star Chemicals doo | 2027-01-31 |
| Pethoxamid | 001 | Agrostar SARL | 2023-01-04 |
| AGROSELLER Pethoxamid | 002 | AgroSeller Discount AG | 2018-09-12 |
| AGROSELLER Pethoxamid | 003 | AgroSeller Discount AG | 2018-09-12 |
| AGROSELLER Pethoxamid | 004 | AgroSeller Discount AG | 2018-09-12 |
| Realchemie Pethoxamid | 005 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Realchemie Pethoxamid | 006 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Realchemie Pethoxamid | 007 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Realchemie Pethoxamid | 010 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| PETHOXA | 012 | **Agrimotion SA [Hist.] | 2024-02-01 |
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-09-02
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.