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Revised June 1996


Allethrin


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for allethrin include Alleviate, Pynamin, d-allethrin, d-cisallethrin, Bioallethrin, Esbiothrin, Pyresin, Pyrexcel, Pyrocide and trans-allethrin.

Regulatory Status: Pesticides containing allethrin are toxicity class III- slightly toxic, and bear the Signal Word CAUTION on the product label. Containers of technical grade d-trans-allethrin bear the Signal Word WARNING.

Chemical Class: pyrethroid

Introduction: Allethrin is a nonsystemic insecticide that is used almost exclusively in homes and gardens for control of flies and mosquitoes, and in combination with other pesticides to control flying or crawling insects. Another structural form, the d-trans- isomer of allethrin, is more toxic to insects and is used to control parasites living within animal systems. It is available as mosquito coils, mats, oil formulations, and as an aerosol spray. Allethrin is a pyrethroid, a synthetic compound that duplicates the activity of the pyrethrin plant. It has stomach and respiratory action and paralyzes insects before killing them. Unless stated otherwise, information in this profile refers to unpurified allethrin.

Formulation: It is available as mosquito coils, mats, oil formulations and as an aerosol spray. Toxicological Effects:

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Basic Manufacturer:

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
5-33, Kitahama 4-chome
Chuo-ku Osaka 541 Japan

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 2


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