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FOSMITE® is a widely trusted contact organophosphorous acaricide and insecticide. FOSMITE® contains Ethion, one of the oldest and largest selling acaricides and Insecticide in the world, as active ingredient |
Physical and Chemical Properties
Trade name: FOSMITE®
Common name: Ethion
Chemical group: Organo-phosphorous
Chemical name: O,O,O',O', - tetraethyl S, S'- methylene bis (phosphorodithioate)
Empirical formula: C9H 22O4P2S4
Appearance: Water white to amber color liquid
Odor: Strong mercaptan like odor
Molecular Weight: 384.5
Melting point: -13°C
Boiling point: 164°C - 165°C / 0.3 mm Hg
Flash point: 176°C (Pesky Mortens closed tester)
Vapour pressure: 0.02 m Pa (25 °C)
Specific gravity: 1.22 (20°C)
Solubility: In water 2 PPM (25°C). Miscible with most organic solvents
Stability: Hydrolyzed by aqueous acids with alkalis. Slowly oxidized by air.
Flammability: Non flammable
Compatibility: Incompatible with alkaline material
Decomposition: Thermal decomposition may release toxic oxides of phosphorous & sulfur
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization has not been reported under normal temperature and pressures
Features:-
FOSMITE® has strong ovicidal and larvicidal action.
FOSMITE® has fast knock down action.
FOSMITE® controls the pest for longer time
FOSMITE® does not leave any undesirable residue at the recommended dose.
FOSMITE® is compatible with most of the commonly used pesticides.
No cross resistance has been reported against FOSMITE®, despite it being used extensively for over two decades,
FOSMITE® is relatively safer on beneficial insects hence recommended in IPM practices
Mode of Action
FOSMITE® is a Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which is responsible for inhibition of enzyme Acetylcholinesterase resulting into blockage in the transmission of nerve impulses in insects and mites.
FOSMITE® formulations are applied on the foliage for effective control of mites, scales, aphids, thrips, leaf miners, beetles, lepidopterous larvae in tea, coffee, plantations, cotton, vegetables, ornamentals, citrus, vines and pome fruits etc.
Application
Dosage of FOSMITE® for effective control of suggested pests is 1.5-2.0 litres per hectare.
Packaging
Available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L, 5L, 25 L, 50 L and 200 L
Antidote
Give atropine sulphate 2 to 4 mg intravenously at 5 to 10 minutes interval until the patient recovers.
Administer 2 PAM 1 to 2 gm to be dissolved in 10 cc distil water and inject intravenously (very slowly) taking 10 to 15 minutes.
Precautions
- Do not spray against the wind direction.
- Always wear protective clothing while handling.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
- Wash hands and body thoroughly after spraying.
