CAS 33089-61-1 Organic Pesticides Acaricide Amitraz High Assay 0.98 g/cm3 Density
| 1. Basic Information of Insecticide Amitraz | ||||
| Product Name | Amitraz | |||
| CAS No. | 33089-61-1 | |||
| Chemical Name | N-Methyl-bis(2,4-xylyliminomethyl)amin | |||
| Molecular Weight | 293.45g/mol | |||
| TECH& Formulation | 98%TC,20%EC,12.5%EC | |||
| Appearance for TC | White to yellowish solid | |||
| Physical and chemical properties | Density: 0.98 g/cm3 | |||
| 2. Specifications for Amitraz 98%TC | ||||
| Item | Standard | |||
| Appearance | White to buff crystalline powder | |||
| A.I content, % | 98.0min | |||
| Moisture, % | 0.1max | |||
| pH | 9.0~11.0 | |||
| 3. Applications | ||||
| Mode of Action | Inhibitor of Monoamino oxidase (MAO). Contact, antifeedant, repelling action. | |||
| Crops | crops | |||
| Control | Mites, as well as Homoptera insect. | |||
| 4. Usage | ||||
| Dosage | e.g. Control of spider mite on cotton: 120~150g a.i./ha. | |||
| Application method | Spray | |||
| 5. First Aid Measures | ||||
| General advice: Consult a physician. | ||||
If inhaled. If breathed in, move person into fresh air. | ||||
| In case of skin contact, wash off with soap and plenty of water | ||||
| In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 min. | ||||
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. | ||||
Safety and Handling
Hazard Codes
Xn:Harmful
Risk Statements
R22;R43;R48/22;R50/53
Safety Statements
S22;S24;S36/37;S60;S61
Safety
Safety Information of Amitraz (CAS NO.33089-61-1):
Hazard Codes: N
,Xn
Risk Statements: 22-43-48/22-50/53?
22:? Harmful if swallowed?
43:? May cause sensitization by skin contact?
48:? Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure?
50:? Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
53:? May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety Statements: 22-24-36/37-60-61
22:? Do not breathe dust?
24:? Avoid contact with skin
36:? Wear suitable protective clothing??
37:? Wear suitable gloves?
60:? This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste?
61:? Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet?
Transport
UN 3077
Formulations/Preparations
USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code 106201; Trade Names: Baam, Triazid,U-36059, BTS-27419, ENT 27967, MITAC.
Formulations include the following: METABAN liquid concentration- amitraz, xylene, propylene oxide, blend of alkyl benzene sulfonates, and ethoxylated polyethers. MITAC 20 EC- Amitraz in 75% xylene. In Turkey some amitraz formulations contain 20% amitraz, and some veterinary formulation may contain 12.5 to 13.6% amitraz. The amount of xylene as a solvent varies between 30 and 70%.
Unspecified solid formulation for manufacturing: 97%; emulsifiable concentrate: 12.5% and 19.8%; wettable powder: 50%; impregnated collar/tag (dog)
Reactivities and Incompatibilities
Amitraz is unstable under acidic conditions.
Use and Manufacturing
Use and Manufacturing
Prepn: I.R. Harrison et al., Ger pat 2,061,132; eidem, U.S. pats 3,781,355, 3,864,497 (1971 , 1973, 1975 all to Boots).
2,4-Xylidine + triethyl orthoformate + methylamine (imine formation/amine formation)
Usage
An antiparasitic used to control red spider mites, leaf miners and scale insects. This compound is active by inhibiting the targets monoaminooxidase enzyme.
