Deltamethrin

Description : DELTAMETHRIN is a nonsystemic synthetic pyrethroid insecticide with contact and stomach action. It is used to control many insect species, particularly lepidoptera, homoptera and coleoptera in a wide range of crops.

Chemical Name : (S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R, 3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropane carboxylate.

Specifications :
The product conforms to IS : 12005 (1987) and its amendment 
a) Appearance : Colourless to creamish coloured crystalline powder 
b) Deltamethrin content by HPLC : 98% (w/w) minimum
c) Melting Point : 98-101oC
d) Optical rotation at 20OC [4%(w/v) : 57+-1.5o solution in Toulene at wavelength = 589.6 nm ]
e) Acid chloride corresponding : 0.2% (w/w) maximum to Deltamethrin, by volumetry 
f) Acid+anhydride corresponding : 1.0% (w/w) maximum to Deltamethrin, by volumetry 
g) Deltamethrin R isomer by HPLC : 1.0% (w/w) maximum

Formulations : 
Emulsifiable concentrates 2.5%, 3%, 5% (w/v) & 1.8%, 2.8% & 11.0% (w/w), Wettable powder 2.5% (w/w), Suspension concentrate 2.5% (w/w & w/v), ULV-(0.3%, 1.25%), and Tablet 25%(w/w).

Compatibility : Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides.

Toxicity : 
a) Mammalian toxicity : WHO classification : Class II “moderately hazardous”
b) Environmental toxicity : Deltamethrin is non-toxic to birds. Under field conditions, it is non-toxic to bees and earthworms.

Grade : For veterinary use, we also produce BP Vet grade Deltamethrin.

Shelf-life : Two years under normal storage conditions.

Packing : Technical Grade : 25 & 40 kg Fibre Board Drums/GI. Drums with LDPE liner.

Formulations :
Liquid : 200 Lit. In UN approved M.S. Lacquered Drums/ M.S. Polylined Drums
WP : 25 kg with LDPE Lacquered Drums