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Temephos


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for products containing the compound include Abat, Abate, Abathion, Acibate, Biothion, Bithion, Difennthos, Ecopro, Nimitox, and Swebate. The compound may also be found in mixed formulations with other insecticides including trichlorfon.

Regulatory Status: Temephos is a General Use Pesticide (GUP). Temephos containing products are slightly toxic compounds (EPA toxicity class III) that carry the Signal Word WARNING on their labels despite the relatively low toxicity of the technical compound.

Chemical Class: organophosphate

Introduction: Temephos is an nonsystemic organophosphorus insecticide used to control mosquito, midge, and black fly larvae. It is used in lakes, ponds, and wetlands. It also may be used to control fleas on dogs and cats and to control lice on humans. Temephos is available in up to 50% emulsifiable concentrates, 50% wettable powder, and up to 5% granular forms.

Formulation: Temephos is available in up to 50% emusifiable concentrates, 50% wettable powder, and up to 5% granular forms.

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Basic Manufacturer:

American Cyanamid
One Cyanamid Plaza
Wayne, NJ 07470-8426

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 5




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