TECHNICALS

Temephos

IUPAC Name

O,O,O′,O′-tetra methyl O,O′-thiodi-p-phenylene bis (phosphorothioate)

CAS Number

3383-96-8

Temephosis a larvicide which effectively controls the vectors of human diseases such as Malaria, Onchocerciasis, Epidemic Typhus Fever, Filariasis, Dracunculiasis, Yellow Fever, Dengue and various other arbovirus diseases.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Content

Detailed properties and technical specifications for Temephos

Physical & Chemical Properties

AppearancePale yellow to brown coloured viscous liquid that may contain crystals below 30°C

Composition & Purity

Temephos content90.00%(w/w) Min.

Acidity (as H2SO4)0.30% (w/w) Max.

Moisture content by Karl fisher method0.20% (w/w) Max.

Packaging & Delivery

Technical Grade25 kg, 50kg & 200 kg UN approved epoxy coated MS Drums.

FormulationsEC: 200 Lit in UN approved M.S. Lacquered Drums.

Other Specifications

Material insoluble in acetone0.50% (w/w) Max.

Mammalian ToxicityWHO classification: U-"Product unlikely to present acute hazardous in normal use"

Environmental ToxicityIt has low toxicity to fish. It has moderate to low toxicity to birds. It has negligible toxicity to bees in aerial application. No noticeable effects on non-target organisms.

Additional Information

Appearance:Pale yellow to brown coloured viscous liquid that may contain crystals below 30°CTemephos content:90.00%(w/w) Min.Acidity (as H2SO4):0.30% (w/w) Max.Moisture content by Karl fisher method:0.20% (w/w) Max.Material insoluble in acetone:0.50% (w/w) Max.

Emulsifiable concentrate 50% (w/w) & (w/v), 44% (w/w) and 1% (w/w) Granules or as per Customer’s specific requirement.

Incompatible with alkaline substances.

Two year from the date of manufacturing under normal storage conditions.

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