Fipronil CAS NO.120068-37-3

Description : FIPRONIL is a broad-spectrum, moderately systemic insecticide acts by contact and ingestion. It belongs to new class of phenyl pyrazole …

Description : FIPRONIL is a broad-spectrum, moderately systemic insecticide acts by contact and ingestion. It belongs to new class of phenyl pyrazole insecticides. It acts as a nerve poison by blocking gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) regulated chloride channels. It controls a wide range of insect pest in soil and on foliage in many crops viz. rice, cereals, cotton, sugarcane, oilseed rape, vegetables and other high-value crops. Chemical Name : 5-amino-[2,6 –dichloro-4- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl]-4- [(1R,S)- (trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile CAS Registry No. : [120068-37-3] UN No. 2588 IMDG : Class 6 (Pesticide Solid, Toxic, Marine Pollutant) IMDG 2004 Edition Vol.2 Page No. 123 Structural Formula : Specifications : a) Appearance : White amorphous powder. b) Fipronil content : 92% (w/w) minimum c) Moisture content Karl Fischer method : 1.0 % (w/w) maximum d) Melting Point : 200-203OC Formulations : Suspension concentrate 5% w/w, Granules 0.3% w/w. Compatibility : Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides Toxicity : a) Mammalian toxicity : WHO Classification : Class II "moderately hazardous". It is non-irritant to skin and eyes b) Environmental toxicity : It is low to moderate toxic to birds and fish. No risk to bees when used as a soil or seed treatment. Shelf-life : Two years under normal storage conditions. Packing : Technical Grade : 25kg, 50kg and 100 kg UN approved HDPE / M.S. Drums with LDPE liner Formulation : : Liquid : UN approved flourinated HDPE or Alluminium bottles. : Granules UN approved HDPE sack with LDPE liner.