Niclosamide
Molluscicide
NOMENCLATURE
Common name niclosamide (BSI, E-ISO, (m) F-ISO, BAN, Germany (for veterinary use))IUPAC name 2’,5-dichloro-4’-nitrosalicylanilide
Chemical Abstracts name 5-chloro-N-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide
CAS RN [50-65-7]
APPLICATIONS
Mode of action Molluscicide with respiratory and stomach action.
Uses Control of golden apple snail in rice. Control of schistosomiasis and fascioliasis in man by killing fresh-water snails which act as intermediate hosts. Also used for veterinary control of tapeworm infestations.
Selected tradenames: ’Bayluscide’ (EC250) (Bayer)
Formulation types WP.
Specifications
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Testing Items
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Standard
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Testing Result
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A.T.Content
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70% min
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70.15%
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Appearance
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Yellow loose powder
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Yellow loose powder
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pH range
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6-9
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7.6
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Wettable time
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60s max
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45s
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Suspensibility
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85%min
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92%
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Fineness (44um seive)
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98%min
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99%
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