ABAMECTIN(97TC,95TC,1.8EC,0.9EC)

ABAMECTIN(97TC,95TC,1.8EC,0.9EC)
Common name: Abamectin 
Chemical name: Avermectin B1 
Physical and chemical properties: 
A mixture containing >80% acermectin Bia and <20% avermectin Bib. the product is cololess to pale yellow crystals. m.p. 150-155¡æ.Solubility in water is 7-10¦Ìg/l (20¡æ), in toluene 35o, acetone 100, isopropanol 70, chloroform 25, etanol 20, methanol 19.5, n-butanol 10, cyclohexane 6 ( all in g/l, 21¡æ). 
Toxicity: Acute oral LD50 for rats is 10mg/kg. Acute dermal LD50 for rabbits > 2000 mg/kg. Mild eye irrirant, non-irritating to skin(rabbits).
Formulation and specification:

0	1.8 EC	0.9 EC
Abamectin content ,%(m/m)	1.8 min	0.9 min
Moisture ,%(m/m)	0.5 max	0.5 max
Acidity(as H 2 SO 4 ), %(m/m)	0.3 max	0.3 max
Emulsion stability	qualified	Qualified

Packing: 1 liter¡Á12 bottles/case or 0.5 liter ¡Á20 bottles/case. 
Uses: Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of citrus, pear, and nut tree crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants.