Formetanate Hydrochloride
Action/Use:
- Acaricide/Miticide
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- Insecticide
Use:
Controls consperse stink bug, lygus bugs, mites, spotted tentiform leafminer, thrips, white apple leafhopper in alfalfa, apples, citrus, nectarines, peaches, and pears.
Identification
Common Name(s): Formetanate Hydrochloride (ANSI, ISO, BSI, ESA)
Chemistry
Class: Carbamate.
Properties: White crystals. Melting point 200°-202°C (with decomposition). Slight solubility in organic solvents.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 2.8 (4 day) (bluegill sunfish); 4.4 mg/l (rainbow trout). Bird: Toxic. Bee: Moderately toxic
Water Solubility: More than 50%
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER-POISON
Toxicity Class: I
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 21 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >10,200 mg/kg
Handling/storage: Store in a cool, dry place in original container. Keep out of reach of children or unauthorized persons. Fatal if swallowed. Do not inhale dust or spray mist. Can cause irreversible eye damage; may cause skin sensitization. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Discard drenched or heavily contaminated clothing; do not reuse
Protective Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Waterproof gloves. Shoes plus socks. Protective eyewear. Approved respirator.
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