Chemical Composition
- Fipronil (a.i.) : 5.00% w/w (minimum purity 90%)
- Sunflower Oil : 5.00% w/w
- Wetting Agent (Naphthalene sulfonate) : 3.00% w/w
- Suspending Agent (Sodium Ligno Sulphonate) : 8.00% w/w
- Sticking/Stabilizing Agent (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose) : 4.00% w/w
- Diapering Agent (Sodium salt of dinaphthyl methanol sulphonic acid) : 3.00% w/w
- Blend of Emulsifier : 8.00% w/w (includes alkyl phenol ethoxylate, triglyceride ethoxylate, and calcium alkyl benzyl sulphonate)
- Water : Q.S. (quantity sufficient to make 100%)
Product Specifications
- Insecticide Type : Fipronil 5 SC is a suspension concentrate insecticide, meaning it’s a liquid formulation designed to be mixed with water before application.
- Active Ingredient : The active ingredient is Fipronil, a phenylpyrazole insecticide that controls a wide range of pests.
- Mode of Action : It has both contact and systemic activity, meaning it can kill insects on contact and also be absorbed by plants, offering protection to the entire plant.
- Broad Spectrum Control: Fipronil 5 SC is effective against various pests, including aphids, jassids, whiteflies, bollworms, and others.
- Dosage : Typically, it’s used at a rate of 30ml per 15 liters of water.
- Applications : It’s used in foliar and soil drench applications on crops like rice, sugarcane, chili, cabbage, cauliflower, and more.
- Long-lasting Persistence : It provides long-lasting control due to its persistence in the soil.
- Low Dosage Rates : It is effective even at low dosage rates.