Pyraclofos
Action/Use:
- Insecticide
Use:
Against Coleopterous, Lepidopterous, and some Hemipterous insects, mites, and nematodes in vegetables, field crops, and ornamentals.
Identification
Common Name(s): Pyraclofos (ISO, BSI)
Chemistry
Properties: Pale yellowish oily liquid. Boiling point 164°C (0.01 mmHg). Soluble with aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, and alcohols.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Organophosphate
Mode of Action: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
Action Group: IRAC Group 1
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: 33 mg/l at 20° C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: WARNING
Toxicity Class: II
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Store in original container in a cool, dry place away from food and feed
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 237 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Starlex*, Voltage*)
