- Technical: 95% TC
- Formulation : 70%EC,45%EC, 50% WP
- CAS No : 121–75–5
- Empirical Formula : C10H19O6PS2
- Mode of action: Non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact, stomach, and respiratory action.
Malathion
Application
Used to control Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera in a wide range of crops, including rice, cotton, vegetables, potatoes, pome, soft and stone fruit. Used extensively to control major arthropod disease vectors (Culicidae) in public health programmes, ectoparasites (Diptera, Acari, Mallophaga) of cattle, poultry, dogs and cats, human head and body lice (Anoplura), household insects (Diptera, Orthoptera), and for the protection of stored grain.
Technical
| Item | Malathion 95% TC | Malathion 45% EC | Malathion 50% WP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown liquid |
Light yellow liquid |
Off-white powder |
| A.I. Content | 95% min. | 45% min. | 50% min. |
| Water content | 0.1% max. | 0.2% max. | 3.0% max. |
| Acidity (calculated as H2SO4)/pH value |
0.2% max. | 0.2% max. | 4.0~7.0 |
| Emulsion stability | N/A | Qualified | N/A |
| Wettability |
N/A | N/A | 90sec. max. |
| Wet sieve test (through 75µm sieve) | N/A | N/A | 98%min. |
| States | Liquid, Powder |
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