Terbufos
Action/Use:
- Insecticide
- ;
- Nematicide
Use:
For corn rootworm, other soil insects, nematodes infesting corn; sugar beet maggots in sugar beets; greenbug on grain sorghum.
Identification
Common Name(s): Terbufos (ANSI, BSI)
Chemistry
Class: Organophosphate.
Properties: Clear, slightly brown liquid. Melting point -29.2°C. Hydrolyzes under alkaline conditions. Stable for at least 2 years at room temperature. Soluble in acetone, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohols.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Organophosphate
Mode of Action: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
Action Group: IRAC Group 1
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: Approx. 15 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER-POISON
Toxicity Class: I
Handling/storage Cautions: Rapidly absorbed through skin. May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Repeated inhalation or skin contact may, without symptons, progressively increase susceptibility to poisoning. Do not breathe dust. Do not contaminate food or feed products. Keep out of reach of domestic animals. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been heavily contaminated with product. Do not reuse. Not for use or storage in or around the home.
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): 1.6 mg/kg (male); 1.3 mg/kg (female). (Mouse): 3.5 mg/kg (male); 9.2 mg/kg (female). (Rabbit): Dermal 0.81 mg/kg. Counter* (Rat): Dermal LD50 11.7 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 10.2 mg/kg
Protective Clothing: Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Waterproof gloves. Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. Protective eyewear. Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading. Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. Approved respirator.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
AMVAC Chemical Corp. (Counter* 20G Lock'n Load*, Counter* SmartBox*)
Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd. (Tertin*)
Pilar AgriScience (Canada) Corp. (Pilarfox*)
Rotam CropScience Ltd. (Terborox*)
United Phosphorus Ltd. (Hunter*)
Formulators' Trade Names:
Devidayal Sales Limited (Deviterb*)
Insecticidas Internacionales, C.A. (Terbufox*)
SM-BT Co., Ltd. (Myeoltangchoon*)
Sundat (S) Pte. Ltd. (Terbusun*)
Villa Crop Protection (Counter*, Counter* FC)
