Common name: Benfuracarb (BSI, draft E-ISO, (m) draft F-ISO)
Chemical name: 2, 3-dihydro-2, 2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl 2-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-7-oxo-8-oxa-3-thia-2, 4- diazadecanoate; Ethyl
CAS No.; [82560-54-1]
UN No.: UN 2992, Class 6.1, Packing group III
Molecular Formula: C20H30N2O5S
Pesticide categoryInsecticide
Analytical methodProduct analysis by hplc or glc (CIPAC Handbook, 1998, H, 38). Residues of
Benfuracarb and its metabolites, carbofuran and analogues, determined by glc; Those in soil by hplc (J. Pestic. Sci., 1987, 12, 491, 689).
Mode of Action Systemic and contact insecticide with stomach and contact action.
Characteristics and Uses To control insect pests (especially Chrysomelidae, Elateridae, Lissorhoptrus
Oryzophilus, Plutella xylostella and Aphididae) in citrus, maize, rice, sugar beet and vegetables. Applied mainly as soil treatment (0.5-2.0 kg a. I. /ha for maize,
1.0-2.5 kg/ha for vegetables, 0.5-1.0 kg/ha for sugar beet), or seed treatment
(0.4-1.5 kg/100 kg seed). Foliar sprays (0.3-1.0 kg/ha) are also used on vegetables
And fruit; Rice is treated at 1.5-4.0 g/nursery box at transplanting.
Toxicity
Acute oral:
LD50 for male rats 222.6, female rats 205.4, mice 175, Dogs 300 mg/kg.
Skin and eye Acute percutaneous
LD50 for rats >2000 mg/kg.
Non-irritant to skin, slightly irritant to eyes (rabbits).
Non-sensitising to skin (guinea pigs).
ApplicationTo control insect pests (especially Chrysomelidae, Elateridae, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, Plutella xylostella and Aphididae) in citrus, maize, rice, sugar beet and vegetables. Applied mainly as soil treatment (0.5-2.0 kg a. I. /ha for maize, 1.0-2.5 kg/ha for vegetables, 0.5-1.0 kg/ha for sugar beet), or seed treatment (0.4-1.5 kg/100 kg seed). Foliar sprays (0.3-1.0 kg/ha) are also used on vegetables and fruit; Rice is treated at 1.5-4.0 g/nursery box at transplanting.
Packaging Detail: For liquid: 200Ltr/drum, 20L/drum, 1L/bottle, 500ml/bottle, 250ml/bottle, 100ml/bottle.
For solid: 25 kg/drum, 25kg/bag, 1kg/bag or on the requirement of client.
Delivery Detail: 20-30days
Benfuracarb 90%TC Technical specification |
Content |
90% min |
Moisture |
0.2% max |
Alkalinity |
0.05% max |
Insoluble in acetone |
0.1% max |