Trade Name :
ALPHA (WP)
Technical :
ALPHA CYPERMETHRIN 5% WP
Chemical Group :
Synthetic Pyrethroid
Use :
Indoor Residual Spray against Mosquitoes
Formulation :
Wettable powder (WP)
Physico Chemical Properties :
Molecular Weight – 416.3
Appearance – White to off white coloured Powder
Solubility – Dispersible with water
Toxicological Information :
Acute Oral Toxicity Ld50 – LD50 Rat:79-400 mg/kg
Acutr Dermal Toxicity Ld50 – LD50 Rat:>2000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity Lc50 – LC Rat: 0.32mg/I (rat)
Symptoms of Poisoning :
Irritation of skin, nervousness, anxiet, ataxia, tremors convulsions and allergic manifestation may occur
Target Species :
Adult Mosquitoes, Flies, Cockroaches
Dosage :
25 mg to 40 mg a.i/sq.m
25mg a.i/sq.m is recommended for the Duble Cycle application to be repeated after three months (250 gms/10 Litres of water.)
40 mg a.i/sq.m is recommended for the Singlw Cycle application (400 gsm/10 Litre of Water)
Mode of Action :
It is non-systemic insecticide with contact & stomach action. It also acts on the central and peripheral nervous system in very low doses.
Antidote :
No specific andote.
Treat symptomatically.
Antihistamines may be given to control allergies.
Presentation :
50 gsm. To 1 kg. pouch in Carton/Drum