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Allethrin

Action/Use:
  • Insecticide
Use: Flying and crawling insect control for industrial locations and outdoor use.
Identification
Common Name(s): Allethrin (ANSI, BSI, ISOE, JMAF, ESA); ; Alléthrine (ISOF)
Chemistry
Class: Pyrethroid
Formula: C19H26O3.
Properties: Pale yellow liquid. Boiling point 140°C @ 0.1 mm Hg. Miscible with most organic solvents at 20°-25°C.
Allethrin
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Pyrethroid
Mode of Action: Sodium channel modulator
Action Group: IRAC Group 3
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Allethrin: (Rat): Oral LD50 1100 mg/kg (male); 685 mg/kg (female). d-Allethrin: (Rat): LD50 2150 mg/kg (male); 900 mg/kg (female); d-Allethrin: (Rat): Dermal LD50 2150 mg/kg (male); 900 mg/kg (female)
Handling/storage Cautions: Store in closed drum in cool, dry place
Protective Clothing: Waterproof gloves. Protective eyewear. Approved respirator.
Discontinued Names:
Mosfly*