SIKPHOS-56 (aluminium Phosphide 56% Powder)

Description:

• SIKPHOS-56 decomposes to release Phosphine gas upon contact with moisture in the air.
• Phosphine quickly spreads and penetrates into the commodity being fumigated.
• Reaches insects by diffusing through air space between stored grains and stacks of packaged material.
• Requires warm temperature (>15° C) and air tight enclosures for effective fumigation and insect control.
• Phosphine acts on the respiratory chain of insects. Features:
  • SIKPHOS-56 kills all stages of Insects.
  • Phosphine gas from SIKPHOS-56 is practically insoluble in water, fats and oils and therefore has no appreciable reaction on the fumigated commodities.
  • Phosphine gas dissipates completely after fumigation from the treated area upon aeration.
  • Phosphine from SIKPHOS-56 does not adversely affect the quality of agricultural commodities fumigated.
  • Phosphine is not an ozone depleting gas.
  • Phosphine does not persist in the atmosphere and degrades rapidly.
  • Available in solid formulations tablets, pellets and in powder.