It is considered phytotoxic to all green plant parts. It can also kill through root absorption. The herbicide is mainly used on non-crop land for spot treatment and for total vegetation control on roadsides, fenceways, ditches, etc. If used in combination with atrazine, it increases the persistance of the effect. If used in combination with 2,4-D, it improves performance of the material.
Sodium chlorate has a soil-sterilant effect.
Sodium chlorate comes in dust, spray and granule formulations. There is a risk of fire and explosion in dry mixtures with other substances, especially organic materials, i.e. other herbicides, sulphur, powdered metals, strong acids, etc. Chronic exposure may render lack of appetite and weight loss, as well as all those symptoms listed under acute exposure to sodium chlorate. No information was available. No information was available.