Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL

Item	Details
Product Name	Metam Sodium
Available Formulations	510g/L SL / 42% SL
Product Type	Soil fumigant
Main Function	Pre-plant soil disinfestation
Product Character	Broad-spectrum, non-selective
Main Use Direction	Soil treatment before sowing or transplanting
Main Action in Soil	Releases MITC after application
Quality Guarantee Period	2 Years

Main Functions / What It Does

Metam Sodium is used to clean up the soil before the crop goes in. Its main value is not limited to one target. It is used where the soil needs broader treatment against several types of problems at the same time.

In practical terms, Metam Sodium pesticide is used to help manage:

• root-knot nematodes and other soil nematodes
• soil-borne fungi
• soil-borne bacteria
• soil insects
• weed seeds in the treated soil zone

This is why the product is often chosen for soil preparation programs instead of ordinary spray treatments. The goal is to improve the starting condition of the soil before planting.

Mode of Action

After application in soil, Metam Sodium breaks down and releases methyl isothiocyanate (MITC). This gas moves through the treated soil zone and gives the product its fumigant effect.

That is the key reason Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL works differently from common spray pesticides. It does not work by staying on the leaf surface. It works in the soil through fumigation, which is why soil sealing, fumigation time, and later ventilation are all important parts of proper use.

Why This Product Stands Out

Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL stands out because it gives you a broad-spectrum soil fumigation solution in one product. Instead of targeting only one type of soil problem, it is used where the soil may carry mixed pressure from nematodes, pathogens, insects, and weed seeds.

Another important point is that the product has a very clear use direction. Metam Sodium is not a general spray pesticide. It is a pre-plant soil fumigant. That makes the product easier to place in soil treatment programs where the main task is to prepare the soil before the crop is established.

Suitable Crops / Targets / Uses

The approved use information you provided is focused on one clear use direction:

Crop / Site	Target	Dosage	Application Method
Cucumber	Root-knot nematodes	3300–5000 mL/mu	Soil fumigation

This approved use direction is important because it shows a clear practical fit for cucumber root-knot nematode control before transplanting.

At the same time, the product itself is a broad-spectrum soil fumigant. That means the product theme of this page should stay broader than a single-target nematicide. The approved crop use above is the confirmed use direction you provided, while the product’s technical character is broader soil disinfestation.

Application Guidance

Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL is used before cucumber transplanting.

According to the use information you provided:

• apply before transplanting
• use 400–600 kg of water per mu for dilution
• apply the diluted solution evenly into the furrow
• cover with soil, then cover with plastic film
• fumigate for about 15 days
• remove the film after fumigation
• till the soil and ventilate for more than 5 days
• transplant only after the gas has fully dissipated
• use once per season

There are also several practical points that matter:

• prepare the diluted solution fresh before use
• use it immediately after mixing
• do not spray directly onto crops
• do not mix with other pesticides
• do not apply on windy days or when rain is expected soon after treatment
• performance is generally better when the soil temperature is above 15°C

Formulation and Packaging Options

We offer Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL as finished liquid formulations for soil fumigation programs.

For Metam Sodium products, we support:

• custom bottle sizes
• drum packaging options
• private label service
• custom label design
• outer carton coordination

If you are looking for Metam Sodium for sale, the final packaging plan usually depends on your market, pack size, storage preference, and labeling requirements.

Safety and Use Precautions

Metam Sodium is a fumigant product and must be handled with care.

Based on the safety information you provided, the main precautions include:

• avoid contact with eyes and skin
• wear protective clothing, shoes, hat, mask, goggles or face shield, and gloves
• do not smoke, drink, or eat during handling and application
• wash exposed skin after use and clean protective clothing and tools
• keep away from water bodies
• avoid contact with oxidizing agents
• store in a cool, dry, ventilated, rain-protected place
• keep away from heat and fire sources
• keep locked away from children, unrelated persons, and animals
• do not store together with food, drinks, grain, seed, or feed

This is a professional-use product and should be used strictly according to the approved local label.

Document Support

We provide standard product documents according to order requirements, including:

• COA
• MSDS / SDS
• TDS
• label support documents

OEM and Supply Support from POMAIS

We provide support for customers who need finished Metam Sodium pesticide supply for different markets.

We support:

• private label service
• custom packaging
• multilingual labels
• export document coordination
• market-ready packaging preparation

If you need Metam Sodium products under your own brand, we can prepare the formulation version, packaging plan, and label support according to your market requirements.

FAQ

What is Metam Sodium mainly used for?

Metam Sodium is mainly used as a soil fumigant for pre-plant soil treatment and soil disinfestation.

Is Metam Sodium only a nematicide?

No. Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL is a broad-spectrum, non-selective soil fumigant. It can be used in soil treatment programs aimed at nematodes, fungi, bacteria, insects, and weed seeds.

Is Metam Sodium sprayed directly on the crop?

No. Metam Sodium is a soil fumigant, not a direct foliar spray product.

What is the approved crop use direction in the information provided?

The approved use information you provided is for cucumber root-knot nematode control through soil fumigation before transplanting.

What usually affects Metam Sodium price?

Metam Sodium price usually depends on the concentration version, pack size, packaging type, label requirement, and order quantity.

Why Choose POMAIS

We provide custom packaging, private label support, multilingual labels, and standard export-document coordination for customers who need finished Metam Sodium fumigant supply for international markets.

We also support practical packaging and labeling preparation so your order can move more smoothly into your target market.

Closing Section

If you need a broad-spectrum soil fumigant for pre-plant soil treatment, Metam Sodium 510g/L SL / 42% SL gives you a clear solution for soil disinfestation programs before sowing or transplanting.

Share your target market, required concentration version, preferred pack size, and document needs, and we will prepare the corresponding supply plan for you.