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Specification |
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Active Ingredient |
95% min. |
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Appearance |
white to yellowish crystalline powder |
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Physical and chemical
properties |
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Chemical Name |
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mixture of (10E,14E,16E,22Z)-(1R,4S,5'S,6S,6'R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-6'-[(S)-
sec-butyl]-21,24-dihydroxy-5',11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo- (3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo
[15.6.1.14,8. 020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene)-6-spiro-2'-(5',6'-dihydro-2'H-pyran)-12-yl
2,6- dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-a-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-a-L-arabino-hexopyranoside
and
(10E,14E,16E,22Z)-(1R,4S,5'S,6S,6'R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S) -21,22-dihydroxy-6'-isopropyl-5',11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-
(3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo [15.6. 1.14,8.020,24] pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene)-6-spiro-2'-(5',6'-dihydro-2'H-pyran)-12-yl
2,6-dideoxy -4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-a-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-a-L-arabino-hexopyranoside |
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Empirical Formula |
C48H72O14(i);
C47H70O14(ii) |
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Molecular Weight |
873.1(i); 859.1(ii) |
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Structural Formula |
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Melting point |
78-79°C |
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Solubility |
58g/kg in water, 1000g/kg in methanol, 730g/kg
in acetone, 420g/kg in ethanol, 220g/kg in isopropanol, 30g/kg in
toluene |
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Vapor pressure |
Negligible |
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Corrosive properties |
Non-corrosive. |
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Explosive properties |
Explosion hazard in the presence of strong oxidizers |
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Combustible properties |
Posing a slight fire hazard if exposed to heat
or flame |
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Formulations |
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1.8% w/w EC, 2.0% w/w EC |
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Application |
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Abamectin is a highly effective insecticide and
miticide, Controling Colorado potato beetles, leafminers, mites, and
pinworms. Agri-Mek* for use on apples, bell peppers, celery, citrus,
cucurbits, grapes, head lettuce, hops, nuts, pears, potatoes, strawberries,
and tomatoes. Clinch* for control of fire ants in bearing and nonbearing
almonds and citrus. |
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Toxicology Data |
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1. |
Acute Oral Toxicity Study |
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Acute Dermal Toxicity Study |
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Acute Eye Irritation Study |
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Acute Skin Irritation Study |
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Dermal Sensitization Test in Guinea Pigs |
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Acute Inhalation Toxicity Study |
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7. |
Ames Test Spermatogonial |
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Bone marrow micronucleus test |
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Bacilius subtilis Repair Test |
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Sperm Morphology Test |
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11. |
Acute Fish Toxicity Study |
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Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) |
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1. |
chemical product and company identification |
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2. |
composition / information on ingredients |
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3. |
hazards identification |
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4. |
first aid measures |
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fire fighting measures |
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accidental release measures |
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handling and storage |
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8. |
exposure controls / personal protection |
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physical and chemical properties |
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10. |
stability and reactivity |
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11. |
toxicological information |
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12. |
ecological information |
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13. |
disposal considerations |
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14. |
transport information |
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15. |
regulatory information |
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16. |
other information |
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enquire
detailed MSDS of abamectin |

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