Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC

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MOQ : 25 Kilograms

Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC Specification

Moisture (%)
2.0 (WP/DP)

Ph Level
5.5 - 8.0 (1% aqueous solution)

Ash %
Max 2% (WP/DP)

Shape
Powder (WP/DP) / Liquid (EC)

Classification
Organophosphate Insecticide

Color
Off-white to light yellow (WP/DP), yellow to brown (EC)

EINECS No
204-497-7

Grade
AGRICULTURE GRADE

Appearance
White to brownish powder (WP/DP), clear yellow to brown liquid (EC)

Smell
Weak mercaptan odor

CAS No
121-75-5

Properties
Contact and stomach action insecticide, non-systemic, possesses both adulticidal and larvicidal action

Product Name
Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC

State
WP (Wettable Powder) / DP (Dusting Powder) / EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)

Purity(%)
25% (WP), 5% (DP), 50% (EC)

Melting Point
2C (liquid Malathion), decomposition above 137C

Density
1.23 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Active Ingredient
Malathion

Water Content Vol%
2.0 (WP/DP)

Molecular Formula
C10H19O6PS2

Place of Origin
India

Registration
Registered under Insecticides Act

Mode of Action
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase resulting in overstimulation of nervous system in target pests

Toxicity
Moderately toxic to aquatic life, low toxicity to mammals if properly used

Application
Effective for control of sucking and chewing insects in agriculture, horticulture, and public health

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents

Packaging
WP/DP: 25 kg / 50 kg bags; EC: 1L, 5L, 20L containers or as per requirement

Shelf Life
Minimum 2 years under standard storage conditions

Boiling Point
156C at 1.5 mmHg

Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials

Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions

Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms

Supply Ability
1000 Kilograms Per Month

Delivery Time
7 Days

About Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC

Malathion is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide/acaricide used in agriculture to control a wide range of sucking and chewing pests. It works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in insects, causing neurological paralysis and death. It is valued for its rapid "knockdown" effect and relatively low toxicity to mammals compared to other organophosphates when used according to instructions

1. Formulations and Applications

Malathion 50% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate): A liquid concentrate for water-dilution, primarily used as a spray for agricultural crops like cotton, paddy, vegetables, and fruits (400-600 ml/acre).
Malathion 25% WP (Wettable Powder): A powder formulation mixed with water to create a suspension, often used for agricultural pest control sprays.
Malathion 5% DP (Dusting Powder): A dry formulation for direct application (dusting), commonly used for soil treatment, stored grains, or in areas where liquid application is impractical (20-25 kgs per hectare)

2. Agriculture and Pesticide Benefits

Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective against a vast array of pests, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mites, beetles, bollworms, leaf miners, and aphids.
Dual-Action Mechanism: Acts as both a contact and stomach poison, ensuring high efficacy even at low dosages.
Rapid Knockdown: Known for fast action on pests, which is crucial for stopping immediate crop damage during high infestation.
Versatile Crop Usage: Suitable for vegetables (brinjal, cabbage, tomato), fruits (mango, grapes, apple), field crops (cotton, soy), and plantation crops.
Storage Protection: Malathion 5% DP is used to protect stored grains and produce from beetles and moths.
Low Persistence: It breaks down relatively quickly in the environment (half-life in soil/plants is less than 1 week), reducing long-term environmental residue concerns

3. Public Health and Household Benefits

Vector Control: Extensively used to combat disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches.
Animal Husbandry: Controls ectoparasites like lice, ticks, and fleas on livestock