FIPRONIL TECHNICAL
Type: Insecticide
Chemical name:
- 5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-(trifluoromethylsulfinyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
- CAS No.: 120068-37-3
- Molecular formula: C₁₂H₄Cl₂F₆N₄OS
- Technical grade purity: ≥ 95% (usually 96–98%)
- Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow crystalline solid
- Chemical class: Phenylpyrazole insecticide
MAIN USES OF FIPRONIL TECHNICAL
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Application |
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Agriculture |
Broad-spectrum insecticide against soil and foliar pests such as aphids, stem borers, thrips, termites, rootworms, locusts, and beetles. |
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Public Health / Veterinary |
Used in household pest control (ants, cockroaches) and animal ectoparasite control (fleas, ticks). |
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Mode of Action |
Non-systemic, acts by blocking GABA-regulated chloride channels in insect nervous systems — causes paralysis and death. |
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Formulations Made From Technical |
Fipronil 5% SC, 80% WG, 20% SC, 0.3% GR, 2.92% EC, 0.05% Gel, 0.25% Ready Mix. |
STORAGE & STABILITY
- Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated
- Keep away from heat, sparks, sunlight, and moisture.
- Use HDPE or lined fiber drums with tight sealing.
- Shelf life: ~2 years when stored below 30 °C in original containers.