ABAMECTIN(97TC,95TC,1.8EC,0.9EC)
Common name: Abamectin
Chemical name: Avermectin B1
Physical and chemical properties:
A mixture containing >80% acermectin Bia and <20% avermectin Bib. the product is cololess to pale yellow crystals. m.p. 150-155¡æ.Solubility in water is 7-10¦Ìg/l (20¡æ), in toluene 35o, acetone 100, isopropanol 70, chloroform 25, etanol 20, methanol 19.5, n-butanol 10, cyclohexane 6 ( all in g/l, 21¡æ).
Toxicity: Acute oral LD50 for rats is 10mg/kg. Acute dermal LD50 for rabbits > 2000 mg/kg. Mild eye irrirant, non-irritating to skin(rabbits).
Formulation and specification:
0 |
1.8 EC |
0.9 EC |
Abamectin content ,%(m/m) |
1.8 min |
0.9 min |
Moisture ,%(m/m) |
0.5 max |
0.5 max |
Acidity(as H 2 SO 4 ), %(m/m) |
0.3 max |
0.3 max |
Emulsion stability |
qualified |
Qualified |
Packing: 1 liter¡Á12 bottles/case or 0.5 liter ¡Á20 bottles/case.
Uses: Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of citrus, pear, and nut tree crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants. |
