PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Particulars | Details |
| Product Name | Saaf Fungicide |
| Brand Name | UPL Limited |
| Technical Composition | Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP |
| Formulation Type | Wettable Powder (WP) |
| Category | Systemic & Contact Fungicide |
| Toxicity (Color Triangle) | Blue Triangle (Moderately Hazardous / Class II) |
| Chemical / Biological Group | Benzimidazole + Dithiocarbamate |
| Targeted Diseases (Crop Wise) | • Chilli: Fruit Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew |
| • Paddy (Rice): Blast | |
| • Potato: Early Blight, Late Blight, Black Scurf | |
| • Grapes: Anthracnose, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew | |
| • Groundnut: Collar Rot, Dry Root Rot, Tikka Leaf Spot | |
| Suitable Crops | Chilli, Paddy, Potato, Grapes, Groundnut, Mango, Maize, Tea, and other registered crops |
| Recommended Dosage (Crop Wise) | • Chilli / Grapes / Mango / Paddy: 300 g per acre |
| • Potato: 700 g per acre | |
| • Groundnut: 200 g per acre (or 2.5 g / kg for seed treatment) | |
| Water Requirement per Acre | 150 to 200 Litres per acre for uniform foliar spray |
| Recommended Crop Stage | Preventive application or at the early appearance of disease symptoms |
| Type of Action | Systemic and Contact (Dual Action) |
| Mode of Action | Carbendazim acts systemically by inhibiting fungal cell division, while Mancozeb acts as a multi-site contact protectant on the plant surface to prevent spore germination. |
| Method of Application | Foliar spray, seed treatment, or soil drenching |
| Compatibility | Compatible with most standard insecticides and fungicides; avoid highly alkaline products |
| Waiting Period (PHI) | • Chilli: 3 days |
| • Grapes / Mango / Tea: 7 days | |
| • Potato: 47 days | |
| • Paddy: 57 days | |
| Available Pack Sizes | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg |
Product Description
UPL Saaf is a legendary dual-action fungicide combining systemic and contact chemistries to manage diverse fungal pathogens. By delivering internal therapeutic action along with a protective surface shield, it ensures dependable defense against blights, rots, and leaf spots across major field and horticultural crops.
Key Features
- Formulated with a balanced premix of Carbendazim 12% and Mancozeb 63% WP.
- Displays a Blue Toxicity Triangle on the packaging for clear hazard identification.
- Provides both systemic penetration and multi-site contact protection.
Key Benefits
- Dual Protection: Stops existing infections from within while preventing new spores from attacking the plant surface.
- Resistance Management: Multi-site action makes it an excellent tool to prevent pathogen resistance build-up.
- Flexible Application: Suitable for foliar spraying, seed treatment, and soil drenching.
Safety Precautions
- Observe all handling guidelines associated with the blue triangle moderate toxicity rating.
- Wear complete personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, masks, and eye protection during mixing and application.
- Avoid direct skin contact and inhalation of spray mists.
- Store securely in the original container in a cool, dry place away from food, animal feed, and children.
Disclaimer: Product information is provided for reference purposes only. Always read and follow the instructions, dosage recommendations, and safety precautions mentioned on the product label and accompanying leaflet before use.
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