other name: (2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
CAS No.: [82657-04-3 ]
Molecular Formula: C23H22ClF3O2
Bifenthrin is an insecticide in the pyrethroid family. Pyrethroids are manmade versions of pyrethrins, which come from chrysanthemum flowers.
Bifenthrin is used on various agricultural crops and in homes.
Bifenthrin interferes with the nervous system of insects when they eat or touch it. It's more toxic to insects than it is to people because insects have lower body temperatures and smaller body size.
Insecticides contains active ingredient of bifenthrin have typical lable indicating as these:
APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry
Acts on the nervous system of insects, disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel.
Mode of action
Contact and stomach action.
Uses
Effective against a broad range of foliar pests, including Coleoptera, Diptera, Heteroptera, Homoptera, Lepidoptera and Orthoptera; it also controls some species of Acarina. Crops include cereals, citrus, cotton, fruit, grapes, ornamentals and vegetables. Rates range from 5 g/ha against Aphididae in cereals to 45 g/ha against Aphididae and Lepidoptera in top fruit.
Formulation types EC; GR; SC; UL; WP.
Our Technical Material (TC) of Bifenthrin have the specification as per GB 22619-2008
Items | Specification |
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Appearance | White to light brown solid |
Assay Content | 96% min. |
Water | 1.0% max. |
Acidity (as H2SO4) | 0.3% max. |
Acetone Insoluble matter | 0.3% max. |
GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Bifenthrin is available uopn requested.