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INSECTICIDE POWDER [17 records]

Record 1 2025-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
  • Ecology (General)
CONT

Bed bugs, cockroaches, spiders and other crawling pests are killed when they pick up particles of insecticide dust on their antennae and legs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
  • Écologie (Généralités)
CONT

Appliquez la poudre insecticide directement sur les zones infestées par les fourmis, comme les seuils de portes, les fenêtres et les chemins de fourmis.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Crop Protection
DEF

The ability of a substance to enter into and remain in suspension.

OBS

The suspensibility of an insecticidal water-dispersible powder is measured by the amount of insecticide which remains in suspension for a given time under specified conditions after having been submitted to a treatment simulating tropical storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Aptitude d'une substance à se mettre et à demeurer en suspension.

OBS

Dans le cas d'une poudre insecticide dispersable dans l'eau, cette aptitude se mesure d'après la quantité d'insecticide qui demeure en suspension pendant un temps donné, dans des conditions spécifiées.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Cl2Hg
formula, see observation
HgCl2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compoundwhich appears under the form of white crystals or powder and is used in the manufacture of calomel and other mercury compounds, in organic synthesis, metallurgy, tanning, textile printing, dry batteries, photography, embalming fluids, process engraving and lithography, as a disinfectant, an analytical reagent, a catalyst for vinyl chloride, a sterilant for seed potatoes, a fungicide, an insecticide and as a wood preservative.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Calochlor; Emisan 6; Fungchex; NCI-C60173; TL 898; UN 1624.

OBS

mercuric chloride: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

MC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Chemical formula: Cl2Hg or HgCl2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cl2Hg
formula, see observation
HgCl2
formula, see observation
OBS

chlorure mercurique : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : Cl2Hg] ou HgCl2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Cl2Hg
formula, see observation
HgCl2
formula, see observation
CONT

Cloruros de mercurio Hg2Cl2, HgCl2. El cloruro mercurioso Hg2Cl2 o calomelano, es un sólido blanco, insoluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Se descompone por la luz y el calor en HgCl2 y H. Los agentes alcalinos, como el bicarbonato, aumentan su toxicidad, al transformarlo en HgCl2. El cloruro mercúrico HgCl2 es corrosivo, fácilmente soluble en agua (mejor en fría), alcohol, éter y glicerina. El cloruro sódico aumenta su solubilidad en agua. Reductores como el SO2 o el ácido fosforoso, lo reducen a calomelano. El sublimado de HgCl2 es cáustico e irritante de las mucosas, por formación de albuminatos solubles. Los polvos de HgCl2 pueden perforar la córnea por este motivo.

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Record 4 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Ba(OH)2·H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a white powder which is soluble in dilute acids, is slightly soluble in water and which is used as a sulfate-controlling agent in ceramics, as a steel-carbonizing agent, an additive for oil and grease, an insecticide, in the preparation of barium soaps and in the refining of beet sugar.

OBS

Chemical formula: Ba(OH)2·H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ba(OH)2·H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, légèrement soluble dans l'eau, soluble dans les acides dilués.

OBS

Formule chimique : Ba(OH)2·H2O

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
AsH3O4·xMg
formula, see observation
10103-50-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound having the formula AsH3O4·xMg which appears under the form of a powder, which is insoluble in water when pure, and which is used as an insecticide.

OBS

[The] technical material is highly hydrated and made from magnesium carbonate and arsenic acid. [The chemical formula for magnesium arsenate hydrate is as follows:] Mg3(AsO4)2·xH2O.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AsH3O4·xMg
formula, see observation
10103-50-1
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique de formule AsH3O4·xMg se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre, insoluble dans l'eau à l'état pur, utilisé comme insecticide.

OBS

Le produit du commerce est un hydrate dont la formule chimique se présente comme suit : Mg3(AsO4)2·xH2O.

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
As2O3
formula, see observation
1327-53-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a white, odourless, tasteless powder which is slightly soluble in water, is soluble in acids, alkalies and glycenol, is derived by smelting of copper and lead concentrates and is used in pigments, ceramic enamels, aniline colours, as a decolourizing agent in glass, as an insecticide, rodenticide, herbicide and preservative.

OBS

Condensation gives product of varying purity called crude arsenic (90-95% pure). A higher-purity oxide called white arsenic is obtained by resubliming the crude As2O3 (99+%pure).

OBS

arsenic trioxide: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2O3
formula, see observation
1327-53-3
CAS number
CONT

Anhydride arsénieux [...]. C'est le plus important des composés de l'arsenic; on le désigne communément, à tort, sous le nom d'«arsenic blanc», ou même d'«arsenic». Il se présente habituellement sous l'aspect d'une poudre blanche, inodore, qui se sublime au rouge sombre, peu soluble dans l'eau. Il en existe trois variétés, dont deux cristallisées [...]

OBS

Ce produit entre dans la composition des arsenicaux, des colorants, de la céramique, des insecticides, de la mort-aux-rats, du mordant, des substances thérapeutiques.

OBS

Bien que «mort-aux-rats» soit utilisé comme synonyme d'«anhydride arsénieux», ce terme désigne, en général, tout raticide.

OBS

Formule chimique : As2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Química
Entrada(s) universal(es)
As2O3
formula, see observation
1327-53-3
CAS number
OBS

Polvo blanco amorfo, inodoro e insípido, poco soluble en agua, soluble en ácidos, álcalis y glicerina. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: As2O3

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Record 7 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A chemical product in the form of colorless crystals or white to slightly off-white powder, odourless or with slight aromatic odour, insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene, dioxane, and pyridine, derived by condensing chloral or chloral hydrate with chlorobenzene in presence of sulfuric acid, toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption, which is used as an insecticide, for tobacco and cotton, and as a pesticide(tussock moth).

OBS

[This] widely used, very persistent pesticide in the chlorinated hydrocarbon group, [is] now banned from production and use in many countries.

OBS

2,2’-(2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzene) : form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane: a commercial name.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Pesticide largement utilisé, très rémanent (dont la production et l'emploi sont maintenant interdits dans de nombreux pays), appartenant au groupe des hydrocarbures chlorés.

OBS

2,2'-(2,2,2-trichloroéthane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzène) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

dichlorodiphényltrichloroéthane : nom commercial.

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
[(CH3)2NCH]2S2
formula, see observation
137-26-8
CAS number
DEF

White crystalline powder with a characteristic odor;... Use : Vulcanizing agent for rubber, especially for steam hose and other heat-resistant uses; fungicide; insecticide; seed disinfectant; lube oil additive; bacteriostat; animal repellent.

OBS

thiram: United States Adopted Name, approved by the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Medical Association, and the U.S. Pharmacopeia.

OBS

thiram: common name for all products containing tetramethylthiuram disulfide.

OBS

Chemical formula: [(CH3)2NCH]2S2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
[(CH3)2NCH]2S2
formula, see observation
137-26-8
CAS number
DEF

Nom commun du fongicide constitué par le disulfure de bis (diméthylthiocarbamyle), utilisé comme vulcanisant, accélérateur de polymérisation, désinfectant des graines.

OBS

Formule chimique : [(CH3)2NCH]2S2

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C9H12N6
formula, see observation
51-18-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a white crystalline, odorless powder, used in medicine(antineoplastic), as insecticide, and as chemosterilant.

OBS

Chemical formula:C9H12N6.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H12N6
formula, see observation
51-18-3
CAS number
DEF

«trétamine» : Dénomination commune internationale pour la tris (aziridinyl-1)-2,4,6 dont l'action est similaire à celles des moutardes à l'azote.

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H12N6

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of an odorless colorless crystal(sugar or sand-like) material efflorescing on exposure to air, or of a white powder with a sweetish metallic taste which is soluble in water and glycerol, and which is used in medicide and dyeing and as an insecticide.

OBS

Exposure to antimony potassium can cause poor appetite, rash, nausea, headaches, irritation of air passages; high or repeated exposure may damage the liver or heart muscle; eye contact can cause irritation.

OBS

dipotassium bis[µ-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) trihydrate: the capital letters "O" must be italicized; the number 4 following the last O is superscripted; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

antimony potassium tartrate: usual name.

OBS

Chemical formula: K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O or C4H4KO7Sb or C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

Key term(s)
  • dipotassium bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O1,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) trihydrate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores transparents, devenant opaques, efflorescents, utilisé comme mordant et comme thérapeutique (vomitif, diaphorétique, expectorant).

OBS

bis[µ-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) de dipotassium trihydrate : les quatre lettres majuscules «O» s'écrivent en italique; le chiffre 4 qui suit le dernier O s'écrit en exposant; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

tartrate d'antimoine et de potassium : nom usuel.

OBS

Formule chimique : K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O ou C4H4KO7Sb ou C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

Key term(s)
  • bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) de dipotassium trihydrate

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O o C4H4KO7Sb o C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

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Record 11 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Zn(CN2)
formula, see observation
557-21-1
CAS number
OBS

Properties : White powder,... soluble in dilute mineral acids with production of hydrogen cyanide,... Use : Metal plating, chemical reagent, insecticide.

OBS

Chemical formula: Zn(CN2)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Zn(CN2)
formula, see observation
557-21-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : Zn(CN2)

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Clear, lustrous crystals or white powder; insecticide grade frequently dyed blue.... Use : Fluoridation of municipal water... ;degassing steel, wood preservative, insecticide..., fungicide and rodenticide, chemical cleaning, electroplating, glass manufacture, vitreous enamels, preservative for adhesives, toothpastes, disinfectant..., dental prophylaxis, cryolite manufacture, single crystals used as windows in UV and infrared radiation detecting systems.

OBS

sodium fluoride: Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

Le fluorure de sodium (NaF) recommandé dès 1896 pour détruire les blattes est aussi efficace contre les termites

OBS

fluorure de sodium: Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 13 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C4H6As6Cu4O16
formula, see observation
Cu(CH3COO)3Cu(AsO2)2
formula, see observation
12002-03-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product appearing under the form of a bluish-green powder which is used as an insecticide, a fungicide.

OBS

copper acetoarsenite: commercial usual name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H6As6Cu4O16 or Cu(CH3COO)3Cu(As2)2

Key term(s)
  • copper aceto-arsenite
  • cupric aceto-arsenite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H6As6Cu4O16
formula, see observation
Cu(CH3COO)3Cu(AsO2)2
formula, see observation
12002-03-8
CAS number
OBS

acéto-arsénite de cuivre : nom commercial courant.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H6As6Cu4O16 ou Cu(CH3COO)3Cu(As2)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H6As6Cu4O16
formula, see observation
Cu(CH3COO)3Cu(AsO2)2
formula, see observation
12002-03-8
CAS number
OBS

Polvo verde esmeralda; soluble en ácidos; insoluble en alcohol y agua. Tóxico para muchas plantas. Muy tóxico por ingestión. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H6As6Cu4O16 o Cu(CH3COO)3Cu(As2)2

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Record 14 2003-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Viticulture
DEF

A fungicide and insecticide mixture made by adding slaked lime to a copper sulfate solution. It is either made by the user or bought as a powder ready for dissolving. Stabilizing agents are sometimes added to delay settling. Used especially for potato bugs and similar garden pests. Hazard : Irritant and corrosive by ingestion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
  • Viticulture
CONT

Du fait que les solutions des sels de cuivre sont caustiques pour les plantes, on utilise en pratique les bouillies obtenues en les neutralisant par des bases. L'une parmi les plus connues est la bouillie bordelaise que l'on prépare extemporanément en ajoutant du lait de chaux à une solution [...] [a] un fort pouvoir fongicide [...] [et) possède des qualités physiques (pouvoir recouvrant, adhésivité).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
  • Viticultura
DEF

Mezcla líquida fungicida e insecticida, preparada por adición de cal apagada a una solución de sulfato de cobre. Moderadamente tóxico por ingestión.

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Record 15 2001-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
  • Effects of Pollution
  • Toxicology
CONT

For thousands of years the people of Africa, the Amazonian indians and the Indonesians have used the same plants for the same purpose, without ever having met each other. Derris Elliptica, Téphrosia Vogeli and Lonchocarpus Nicou, producers of Rotenone, are ichtyotoxic and have been used to catch fish. The pounded plants were thrown in streaming water or in ponds, "intoxicating" the fish. In the Middle Ages, spreading from the Middle East via the Mediterranean harbours, the vegetal powder insecticide was known as "herbes persannes", persian herbs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
  • Effets de la pollution
  • Toxicologie
OBS

Qui agit comme un poison pour les poissons.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
  • Efectos de la polución
  • Toxicología
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Record 16 1993-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
DEF

A powder... derived from the roots and stems of the plant Derris elliptica, family Leguminosae, which contains rotenone, an insecticide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Poudre insecticide extraite des racines d'une légumineuse tropicale [Derris elliptica] aux propriétés insecticides.

Spanish

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Record 17 1982-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
DEF

Quantity of insecticide formulation(water-dispersible powder, emulsifiable concentrate or technical product) required for each filling of a sprayer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Quantité de préparation insecticide (poudre dispersable dans l'eau, concentré émulsifiable ou produit technique) nécessaire pour chaque remplissage d'un pulvérisateur.

Spanish

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