Endosulfan is one of the most effective broad-spectrum insecticides belonging to the chlorinated hydrocarbon group. It is safe to use on parasites and predators and does not leave persistent residues in the environment - soil, plants and water. The technical grade active ingredient can be processed into various formulations i.e. E.C., dust, granules, flowables, WDP, etc. to control a wide range of sucking and chewing insects and mite pests that attack crops
Endosulphan is compatible with many other Crop Protection products but is not compatible with alkaline materials.
Physical and Chemical Properties |
|
Product Name |
Endosulfan Technical |
| Purity |
94.00% Min |
| Isomer |
α – isomer – 64-67%
Β – isomer – 29-32% |
| Acidity |
0.1% Max |
| Water Content |
1.0% Max |
Material Insoluble in Acetone
|
1.0% Max |
| Melting Point |
>80°C |
| Chemical Family |
Organochlorine |
| CAS No |
[115-29-7] |
| IUPAC Name |
6,7,8,9,10,10 – hyxachloro-1, 5,5a, 6,9, 9a– hexahydro-6, 9-methano- 2,4,3- benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide |
| Empirical Formula |
C9H6Cl6O3S |
| Structural Formula |
 |
| Molecular Weight |
406.9 |
| Appearance |
Colorless to tan color flakes |
| Odour |
Sulphurdioxide odour |
| Specific Gravity |
1.8 at 20 oC |
| Vapour Pressure |
2.09 x 10 -5 mPa |
| Solubility |
In water 0.33 mg/lit. at 20 oC.
Methanol – 280; Dioxane – 76, Acetone - 70 ; Isopropanol 17; diethylether 1; benzene 0.1 (all in g/kg @ 20°C) |
| Stability |
Stable to light. Stable upto 90°C, above which it undergoes a slow conversion to the anhydride. Endothal is dibasic acid, and forms water soluble amine and alkali metal salts. |
| Toxicity |
| Route |
Species |
LD50 Mg/Kg of B/w |
| Oral |
Rat |
110 |
| Dermal |
Rabbit |
359 |
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| Antidote |
Diazepam IV for convolution |
| Packing |
25 Kg UN approved Drums |
| Formulation Available |
35% EC, 50% EC 47% WP, 50% WP, Endosulfan 35+ Cypermethirn 5% EC |
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