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Common name: Abamectin
Chemical name: Avermectin B1
Physical and chemical properties:
A mixture containing >80% acermectin Bia and <20% avermectin Bib. the product is cololess to pale yellow crystals. m.p. 150-155¡æ.Solubility in water is 7-10¦Ìg/l (20¡æ), in toluene 35o, acetone 100, isopropanol 70, chloroform 25, etanol 20, methanol 19.5, n-butanol 10, cyclohexane 6 ( all in g/l, 21¡æ).
Toxicity: Acute oral LD50 for rats is 10mg/kg. Acute dermal LD50 for rabbits > 2000 mg/kg. Mild eye irrirant, non-irritating to skin(rabbits).
Formulation and specification:
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1.8 EC
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Abamectin content ,%(m/m)
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1.8 min
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Moisture ,%(m/m)
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0.5 max
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Acidity(as H2SO4 ), %(m/m)
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0.3 max
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Emulsion stability
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qualified
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Packing: 1 liter¡200liters
Uses: Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of citrus, pear, and nut tree crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants.
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