Lambda-cyhalothrin 95% TC

Active ingredient

Lambda Cyhalothrin

Chemical name

[1a(S*),3a(Z)]-(?-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

Classification

Insecticide / Agrochemical

Formulation

97%TC, 95%TC, 10% WP, 2.5%EC, 5% EC,

Biochemistry

Acts on the nervous system of insects, disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel.

 Mode of action

Non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action, and repellent properties. Gives rapid knockdown and long residual activity.

Usage

Control of a wide spectrum of insect pests, e.g. aphids, Colorado beetles, thrips, Lepidoptera larvae, Coleoptera larvae and adults, etc., in cereals, hops, ornamentals, potatoes, vegetables, cotton, and other crops. Provides good control of insect-borne plant viruses, at 2-5 g/ha. Also used for control of insect pests in public health.

Mammalian Toxicology

Oral: Acute oral LD50 for male rats 79, female rats 56.  

Skin and eye: Acute percutaneous LD50 for rats 632-696 mg/kg. Mild eye irritant; non-irritant to skin (rabbits). Not a skin sensitiser (guinea pigs).  

Inhalation: LC50 (4 h) for rats 0.06 mg/l air (total particulate). 

Certificate of quality

Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC

Item

Appearance

A.I. Content

Moisture

pH value

Stability of the emulsion

 Specification

Yellowish homogeneous liquid  

≥5.0%

≤0.5%

4.0-7.0

FAO Standard

Certificate of quality

Lambda Cyhalothrin 95% TC

Item

Appearance

A.I. Content

Moisture

Acidity (as H2SO4)

Acetone-insoluble material

Specification

Off white powder

≥95%

≤0.5%

≤0.3%

≤0.5%