Insecticides & Acaricides

Lambda-cyhalothrin

Other Name:[1a(S*),3a(Z)]-(?-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS Number: [91465-08-6]

Molecular Formula:C₂₃H₁₉ClF₃NO₃

Lambda cyhalothrin belongs to a group of chemicals called pyrethroids. Pyrethroids are manmade chemicals that are similar to the natural insecticides pyrethrins which disrupt the normal functioning of the nervous system in an organism causing paralysis and eventually death.

Lambda-cyhalothrin affects a variety of indoor and outdoor insects when they eat or touch the chemical lambda cyhalothrin has properties that may repel insects and it is used as

Agricultural insecticides for food and non-food crops
Insecticides used indoors and outdoors for homes, hospitals, and
other buildings
Greenhouse, ornamental plant, and lawn insecticides
Insecticide products for use on cattle
Termite treatments
Insecticide products for use on rights-of-way
Aerially-applied insecticides

APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry
Acts on the nervous system of insects, disturbs the function of neurons by interaction with the sodium channel.

Mode of action
Non-systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action, and repellent properties. Gives rapid knockdown and long residual activity.

Uses
Control of a wide spectrum of insect pests, e.g. aphids, Colorado beetles, thrips, Lepidoptera larvae, Coleoptera larvae and adults, etc., in cereals, hops, ornamentals, potatoes, vegetables, cotton, and other crops. Provides good control of insect-borne plant viruses, at 2-5 g/ha. Also used for control of insect pests in public health.

Formulation types CS; EC; EW; UL; WG; WP.

Our Technical Material (TC) have the specification as per GB 20695-2006

Items	Specification
Appearance	White to brown solid powder
Content	95% min.
Water	0.5% max.
Insoluble Acetone	0.5% max.
Acidity (as H₂SO₄)	0.3% max.

GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Lambda-cyhalothrin is available uopn requested.