1. Avermectin;
2. Insecticide, acaricide, nematicide;
3. Avermectin B1a and B1b;
4. Contact and stomach action;
5. 95%TC, 1.8%EC, 1%CS, 1.5%GR.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Common name: Abamectin

CAS name:  5-O-demethylavermectin A1a (i) mixture with 5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-25-(1-methylethyl)avermectin A1a (ii)

CAS no.: 71751-41-2 (Abamectin); 65195-55-3 (avermectin B1a); 65195-56-4 (avermectin B1b)

EC no.: 265-610-3 avermectin B1a; 265-611-9 avermectin B1b

Molecular formula: C48H72O14 (avermectin B1a) + C47H70O14 (avermectin B1b)

Molecular structure:

OTHER BRAND NAMES:

Avermectin; Abacide; Abacus; Abamex; Abasi; Abasol; Abba; Acaramik; Agrimec; Agri-Mek; Agromec; Agromectin; Avicta; Avid; Belpromec; Biok; Clinch; Contest; Crater; Dynamec; Grimectin; Instar; Lucatina; Lucid; Maysamectin; Mecti; Mutant; Pilarmectin; Romectin; Sunmectin; Susvin; Taldin; Temprano; Triton; Varsity; Vertimec; Vibamec; Zephyr; Zoro;

PRODUCT INFORMATION

GENERAL FORMULATIONS:

• Abamectin 95%TC, 98%TC

• Abamectin 1.8%EC, 3.6%EC, 5%EC,

• Abamectin 1.8%EW

• Abamectin 1%CS

• Abamectin 0.5%GR, 1.5%GR

MIXTURE FORMULATIONS:

• Abamectin + Acetamiprid 1.5%+3% WP

• Abamectin + Acetamiprid 18g/L+150g/L SL

• Abamectin + Acetamiprid 18g/L+32g/L EC

• Abamectin + Chlorfenapyr 18+180 g/L SE

• Abamectin + Chlorpyrifos 5g/L+200g/L ME

• Abamectin + Emamectin benzoate 20g/L+30g/L SC

• Abamectin + Emamectin benzoate 4%+4% WDG

• Abamectin + Fenvalerate 10g/L+5g/L EC

• Abamectin + Fipronil 40g/L+130g/L SC

• Abamectin + Imidacloprid 5g/L+45g/L EC

• Abamectin + Imidacloprid+ Pyridaben 0.2%+10%+5% WP

• Abamectin + Lambda cyhalothrin 5%+15% WDG

• Abamectin + Lambda cyhalothrin 5g/L+30g/L ME

• Abamectin + Monosultap 1%+95% SP

• Abamectin + Permethrin 18g/L+150g/L EC

• Abamectin + Profenofos 18g/L+500g/L EC

• Abamectin + Propargite 18g/L+80g/L EC

• Abamectin + Pyridaben 5g/L+ 80g/L EC

• Abamectin + Spinosad 2%+3% EC

• Abamectin + Spirodiclofen 3%+30%SC

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Specifications of Abamectin 95% TC

Product name: Abamectin 95% TC Manufacturer: Ningbo Titan Unichem Co., Ltd.
TEST ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance	White powder without visible exotic Impurities
Content (B1a+B1b)	95% min
α (B1a/B1b)	4.0 min
Loss on drying	1.5% max
pH value	4.5.0-7.0
Insolubles in Acetone	0.2% max

•  Specifications of Abamectin 1.8% EC

Product name: Abamectin 1.8% EC Manufacturer: Ningbo Titan Unichem Co., Ltd.
TEST ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance	Light yellow liquid
Content of A.I. (w/v)	18g/L min
Moisture	1.0% max
pH value	4.0-7.0
Emulsion stability	Qualified
Low temperature stability	Qualified
Heat storage stability	Qualified

Packaging:

• 10gr ~ 25kg for solid products, with sachet, aluminium foil bag, bottle, fiber can, jumbo bag, etc;

• 10ml ~ 200Lt for liquid products, with ampoule/HDPE/CO-EX bottle, bag, drum, IBC, etc;

• Pack as per customer's request on design, material and size.

Delivery:

• Within 2 ~ 3 weeks after order confirmation.

Transport information:

• Signal Word: WARNING; Hazard Class: II (Moderately hazardous)

Toxicity class:

• EPA (formulation) IV

Pictures:

Appearance of Abamectin 1.8% EW, Abamectin 1.8% EC and Abamectin 3.6% EC.

Package of Abamectin 5% EC from Titan Unichem.

Loading of Abamectin 1.8% EC from Titan Unichem.

APPLICATIONS

Mode of action:

• Abamectin is isolated from fermentation of Streptomyces avermitilis, a naturally occurring soil Actinomycete. 

• Abamectin acts as insecticide, acaricide and nematicide with contact and stomach action. 

• Abamectin has limited plant systemic activity, but exhibits translaminar movement.

Uses of Abamectin:

• Control of motile stages of mites, leaf miners, suckers, Colorado beetles, etc. on ornamentals, cotton, citrus fruit, pome fruit, nut crops, vegetables, potatoes, and other crops. 

• Application rates are 5.6 to 28 g/ha for mite control, 11 to 22 g/ha for control of leaf miners. 

• Also used for control of nematodes by seed treatment, and of fire ants.

Phytotoxicity of Abamectin:

• Abamectin may be phytotoxic to pome fruit when mixed with captan.

Compatibility of Abamectin:

• Not compatible with captan.