Abamectin Rice Insecticide Pesticide (1.8% WP, 3% WP)
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Abamectin 5% EC
Common Name: Abamectin
Chemical Family: Avermectin
Chemical Formula: B1a: C48H72O14 (R=C2H5); B1b: C47H70O14 (R=CH3)
CAS No.: 71751-41-2
Product Use: Insecticide COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS Registry Number Typical Wt. %
Abamectin 71751-41-2 5%
Emulsifier (0201B) N/A 20%
Solvent N/A to balance Potential Health effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Based on single exposure animal tests, it is considered to be highly toxic if swallowed, no more than slightly toxic if absorbed through skin and inhaled, and slightly irritating to eyes and skin. Inhalation may be irritating to the respiratory tract and may reduce lung function. Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure to this material include lung disease or limited respiratory capacity
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing air. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded use respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components. Consult respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour: light yellow
Physical state: Liquid
Odour: Odorless
Decomposition point: N/S
Vapour pressure: N/A
Density: 0.9-1.2g/ml at 20ºC
Solubility in water For Abamectin, in water 7-10ug/l
Solubility in organic solvents: For Abamectin, in toluene 350, acetone 10, isopropanol 70, chloroform 25, ethanol 20, methanol 19.5, n-butanol 10, cyclohexane 6g/l at 21ºC
Partition coefficient: Kow logP = 4.4±0.3