Product Name |
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Diafenthiuron
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Type of pesticide |
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Insecticide, acaricide
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Chemical name |
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N-[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)-4-phenoxyphenyl]-N´-(1,1-dimethylethyl)thiourea
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Empirical Formula
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C23H32N2OS |
CAS No.
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[80060-09-9]
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UN No
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3077
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Packing group
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III
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IMDG
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Class 9[Environmentally hazardous Substance, solid,
N.O.S (Diafenthiuron)]
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Shelf-life
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Two years under normal storage conditions.
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DESCRIPTION
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Diafenthiuron is a pro-insecticide, which has first to be converted to its active form. The activecompound then acts on a specific part of the energy-producing enzymes in the mitochondria. This results in immediate paralysis of the pest after intake or contact with the product.
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Mode of action
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Insecticide and acaricide which kills larvae, nymph and adult by contact and/or stomach action; also shows some ovicidal action.
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Applications
It is a broad Spectrum insecticide.
It is effective against phytophagous mites.
It controls pests on lower-leaf.
Reproduction stops immediately after feeding.
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Structure Formula
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Physical Properties
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Appearance
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White to yellowish-brown powder
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Diafenthiuron content, percent by mass
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96.0% Min.
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Acidity (as H2SO4), percent by mass
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1.0% Max.
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Moisture Content, percent by mass
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0.2% Max.
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TOXICITY DATA
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Mammalian Toxicity
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WHO (a.i.) U; Unlikely to present acute hazard
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Environmental Toxicity
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Moderately toxic to birds.
Highly toxic to fish and it is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates Daphnia,magna as well.
It is toxic to bees.
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Formulation
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50% WP
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Trade name
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RISE
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Packing detail
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250g
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Recommendations
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Crop
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Common name of the Pest
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Dosage/acre(gm)
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Dilution in Water (Liter)
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Waiting Period
(days
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Cotton
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Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips, Jassids
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240
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200-400
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21
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Cabbage
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Diamond Back Moth (plutella xylostella)
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240
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200-300
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7
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Chilli
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Mites
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240
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200-300
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3
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Brinjal
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Whitefly
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240
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200-300
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3
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Cardamom
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Thrips, Capsule borer
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320
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400
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7
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Citrus
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Mites
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2.0g/L
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800 ml-1200 ml/acre
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30
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