Herbicide label

Metam CLR 42% Herbicide Label

Metam CLR 42% (EPA 45728-16) is a metam herbicide labeled for 18 crops. The label lists 14 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

Metam CLR 42% label facts

Crops on the Metam CLR 42% label

Metam CLR 42% is labeled for these 18 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

Weeds on the Metam CLR 42% label

The Metam CLR 42% label names 15 weeds and rates each by how the product handles it: full control, partial control, suppression, or control with a tank-mix partner. A weed can fall at more than one level, because control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

Controls

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  • amaranth
  • bermudagrass
  • chickweed
  • dandelion
  • henbit
  • johnsongrass
  • lambsquarters
  • morningglory, wild
  • nightshade, black
  • pigweed
  • purslane
  • ragweed, giant
  • watercress
  • watergrass

Suppression

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  • nutsedge

Metam CLR 42% rates and plant-back

The label answers both with a table, not a single number. Here is what drives each answer.

Application rate

Your rate depends on your crop.

Get the rate for your field: build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact per-acre rate for your crop from the label line.

Plant-back and rotation

Your interval depends on your application rate and the rotational crop.

Get the interval for your rotation: build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact plant-back for your rotational crop from the label line.

Metam CLR 42% FAQ

What weeds does Metam CLR 42% control?

The Metam CLR 42% label names 15 weeds, including amaranth, bermudagrass, chickweed, dandelion, henbit, and johnsongrass. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Metam CLR 42% labeled for?

Metam CLR 42% is labeled for 18 crops and uses, including field corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and potato.

What is the active ingredient in Metam CLR 42%? Is it a generic?

Metam CLR 42%'s active ingredient is metam. Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.

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Last updated 2026-09-30.