Silafluofen
Action/Use:
- Insecticide
Use:
Agriculture: deciduous, rice, tea; Nonagricultural: ant control, turf, etc.
Identification
Common Name(s): Silafluofen (BSI, ISO draft)
Chemistry
Properties: At 20°C liquid, practically colorless and odorless. Soluble in most organic solvents.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Pyrethroid
Mode of Action: Sodium channel modulator
Action Group: IRAC Group 3
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish, Bird: Nontoxic. Bee: Toxic under lab conditions
Water Solubility: 0.001 mg/l
Safety Guidelines
Toxicity: Tech: (Rat): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg b.w.; Dermal LD50 >5000 mg/kg b.w.; Inhalation (4 h) LC50 >6.61 mg/l air (highest technically applicable conc.)
Handling/storage Cautions: Avoid contact with mouth, eyes, and skin especially with undiluted formulated product. Store in original container away from unauthorized persons, food, and feed. Do not contaminate waterways
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Bayer CropScience (MR. Joker*, Neophan*, Silatop*, Silonen*)
