TECHNICALS

Alpha Cypermethrin

IUPAC Name

A racemic mixture of:(S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-carboxylateand(R)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1S,3S)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-carboxylate

CAS Number

67375-30-8

Alpha Cypermethrinis a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. It is a racemic mixture of two isomers (1R Cis S and 1S Cis R isomers) out of the eight Cypermethrin isomers. It is two to three times more active than Cypermethrin under field conditions.It is effective on a wide range of insects in a variety of crops. Alphacypermethrin has contact and stomach action and can be used on cereals, cotton, fruits, vegetables, flower crops, oilseeds, sugar beet, tea, tobacco, vines, etc. for the control of a variety of insects.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Content

Detailed properties and technical specifications for Alpha Cypermethrin

Physical & Chemical Properties

AppearanceWhite- to cream-coloured crystalline powder with characteristic odour.

Composition & Purity

Alphacypermethrin content97.00% (w/w) Minimum

Packaging & Delivery

Technical Grade25 kg & 40 kg UN approved Fiber board drums with LDPE liner.

FormulationsEC: 200Lit in UN approved M.S. Lacquered Drums, WP: 25kg UN approved M.S. Lacquered Drums with LDPE liner.

Other Specifications

2.0% (w/w) Maximum2.0% (w/w) Maximum

0.5% (w/w) Maximum0.5% (w/w) Maximum

0.25% (w/w) Maximum0.25% (w/w) Max.

Mammalian ToxicityClass II "Moderately hazardous".

Environmental ToxicityAlphacypermethrin is non-toxic to birds. Under field conditions, it is non- toxic to Bees and earthworms.

Additional Information

Emulsifiable concentrate (2%, 3%, 5%, 10% w/w, 10%w/v) wettable powder (5%, w/w), Suspension concentrate 10% w/v, ULV (0.8%), or as per Customer’s specific requirement.

Compatible with most organophosphorus insecticides.

Two years under normal storage conditions.

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