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Azinphos-methyl


Trade and Other Names: Common names include azinphos-methyl and metiltriazotion. Trade names include Azimil, Bay 9027, Bay 17147, Carfene, Cotnion-methyl, Gusathion, Gusathion-M, Guthion, and Methyl-Guthion.

Regulatory Status: All azinphos-methyl liquids with a concentration greater than 13.5% are classified as Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of the inhalation hazard and acute toxicity they present, as well as their potential adverse effects on mammalian species, birds, and aquatic organisms. RUPs may be purchased and used only by certified applicators. The EPA has imposed a 24-hour reentry interval for this material. It is toxicity class I - highly toxic. Products containing azinphos-methyl bear the Signal Words DANGER and POISON.

Chemical Class: OP insecticide

Introduction: Azinphos-methyl is a highly persistent, broad spectrum insecticide. It is also toxic to mites and ticks, and poisonous to snails and slugs. It is a member of the organophosphate class of chemicals. It is nonsystemic, meaning that it is not transported from one plant part to another. It is used primarily as a foliar application against leaf feeding insects. It works as both a contact insecticide and a stomach poison. Azinphos-methyl is registered for use in the control of many insect pests on a wide variety of fruit, vegetable, nut, and field crops, as well as on ornamentals, tobacco, and forest and shade trees. Outside of the U.S., azinphos-methyl is used in lowland rice production. Azinphos-methyl is available in emulsifiable liquid, liquid flowable, ULV liquid, and wettable powder formulations.

Formulation: Azinphos-methyl is available in emulsifiable liquid, liquid flowable, ULV liquid, and wettable powder formulations.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Miles, Inc.
P.O. Box 4913
8400 Hawthorn Road
Kansas City, MO 64120

References:

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


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