Resmethrin
Action/Use:
- Insecticide
Use:
Flying and crawling insect control for greenhouse, indoor landscaping, mushroom houses, industrial, stored products, and mosquito control.
Identification
Common Name(s): Resmethrin (ANSI, BSI, ISOE, JMAF, ESA); ; Resmethrine (ISOF)
Chemistry
Properties: Waxy off-white to tan solid synthetic pyrethroid with characteristic chrysanthemate odor. Solubility 10% in kerosene; very soluble in xylene, methylene chloride, isopropyl alcohol and aromatic petroleum hydrocarbons.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Pyrethroid
Mode of Action: Sodium channel modulator
Action Group: IRAC Group 3
Registration
U.S.A.: For USDA meat and poultry inspection programs.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish, Bee: Toxic
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 >2500 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 >3000 mg/kg.
Handling/storage: Avoid contact with skin. Store in cool, dry area. Waste may be disposed of on-site or at an approved disposal facility
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Benzofuroline*, Chrysron*)
Discontinued Names:
Derringer*
Synthrin*
