Metaldehyde,insecticides,pesticides,Acetaldehyde tetramer; 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; Metacetaldehyde

Detailed Product Description

Metaldehyde,insecticides,pesticides,Acetaldehyde tetramer; 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; Metacetaldehyde

1)Chemical name:

Acetaldehyde tetramer; 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; Metacetaldehyde

2) Commercial name:Metaldehyde

3) Molecular Formula : C₈H₁₆O₄

4) Molecular Weight: 176.21
5) Specification: 98%TC,5%G, 6%G, 50%WP

6) Physical and chemical properties: Metaldehyde is a white or colorless crystalline solid with a mild characteristic odor and a powdery appearance.It is flammable and burns with a nonsmoking flame. It is dangerous when exposed to heat or flame and can react with oxidizing materials. Thermal decomposition of metaldehyde may release toxic oxides of carbon. Mixtures of metaldehyde dust and air may explode. It is compatible with other substances that are in neutral media. Metaldehyde is noncorrosive 

7) Toxicity: LD 50 1530mg/kg (rats oral); 14000mg/kg (rabbit percutaneous)

8) Functions: Mode of action Molluscicide with contact and stomach action. Metaldehyde-poisoned slugs secrete large quantities of slime, desiccate and die. Their mucus cells are irreversibly destroyed. Uses Control of slugs and snails in agriculture and horticulture. Phytotoxicity Non-phytotoxic when used as recommended.

9)Packing: Upon Request