Description : Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action, having a slight repellent property. It is also used for insect control in animal houses and in public health, for ectoparasite control on animals and as a wool preservative.
Specifications :
- Chemical Name : (3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2, 2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
- CAS Registry No. : [52645-53-1]
- UN No : 3352
- IMDG : Class 6 (Pyrethroid, Pesticide, Liquid Toxic)IMDG 2004 Edition Vol.2,
- Appearance : Yellowish brown viscous liquid to semi solid crystalline mass at 20OC
- Permethrin content by GLC : 94% (w/w) minimum
- Acidity as 3-(2, 2-dichloro -vinyl), 2, 2-dimethyle cyclopropane carboxylic acid : 0.5% (w/w) maximum
- Density at 25°C gm/ml : 1.19-1.27
- Cis-trans ratio by GLC : Cis : minimum 40, Trans : maximum 60
Grades : Permethrin with different cis : trans ratio i.e. normal cis (50%) and low cis (25%) is also available.
Formulations : Emulsifiable concentrates 25%, 50% w/w.
Compatibility : Compatible with many insecticides and fungicides. Mixing with calcium nitrate is not recommended.
Shelf-life : Two years under normal storage conditions.
Toxicity :
- Mammalian toxicity : WHO classification : Class II “moderately hazardous”. It is non-irritant to skin and eyes.
- Environmental toxicity : It is toxic to fish. Under field conditions, it is non-toxic to bees and earthworms.
Packing :
- Technical Grade : 25 kg and 200 kg UN approved M.S. lacquered Drums, UN approved epoxy coated MS drums
- Formulation : EC: 200 Lit. in M.S. Lacquered Drums / M.S. Polylined Drums