Fipronil

Description: FIPRONIL is a broad-spectrum, moderately systemic insecticide acts by contact and ingestion. It belongs to the new class of phenylpyrazole insecticides. It acts as a nerve poison by blocking gamma-aminobutyric 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

Specification:

• Appearance : White amorphous powder.
• Fipronil content : 92% (w/w) minimum
• Moisture content Karl Fischer method : 1.0 % (w/w) maximum
• Melting Point : 200-203°C

Toxicity :

• Mammalian toxicity: WHO Classification: Class II “moderately hazardous”. It is non-irritant to skin and eyes
• Environmental toxicity: It is low to moderately toxic to birds and fish. No risk to bees when used as a soil or seed treatment.

Formulations : Suspension concentrate 5% w/w, Granules 0.3% w/w.
Compatibility: Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides
Packing : Technical Grade : 25kg, 50kg and 100 kg UN approved HDPE / M.S. Drums with LDPE liner

Formulations :

• Liquid : UN approved flourinated HDPE or Alluminium bottles
• Granules UN approved HDPE sack with LDPE liner.