Is Spinetoram safe for humans?

Is Spinetoram safe for humans?

Spinetoram has low acute toxicity via the oral, dermal and inhalation routes of exposure (acute Toxicity Category IV). It is a dermal sensitizer but not an eye or dermal irritant.

How can I get my MSDS sheet?

To obtain SDS, get them from the manufacturer.

1. They may be sent with the chemical order (paper copy or e-mail attachment).
2. Otherwise, go to the manufacturer’s website and download it or request a copy.

Is Spinetoram an organophosphate?

Spinetoram retains the favorable environmental benefits of spinosad while replacing organophosphate pesticides for tree fruits, tree nuts, small fruits, and vegetables. The result is spinetoram, a mixture of 3′-O-ethyl-5,6-dihydro spinosyn J and 3′-O-ethyl spinosyn L.

Are MSDS sheets public information?

The public has a right to MSDS data upon request. They must be written in English and contain: the name of the chemical (same as on the label) the chemical and common names of the substance.

Is Spinetoram systemic?

Initiator Systemic Plant Insecticide and Fertiliser (Imidacloprid)

Are MSDS still acceptable?

Employers, as well as chemical manufacturers, distributors and importers, have less than six months to replace Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS). As a reminder, effective June 1, 2015, all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be replaced with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

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What are the active ingredients of spinetoram insecticide?

It consists of two closely related active ingredients, XDE-175-J and XDE-175-L, present in an approximate 3:1 ratio. Spinetoram is a fermentation product of Saccharopolyspora spinosa and is an analogue of the insecticide spinosad (PC code 110003; registered for application to numerous crops).

What kind of toxicity does spinetoram have on the eye?

Spinetoram has low acute toxicity via the oral, dermal and inhalation routes of exposure (acute Toxicity Category IV). It is a dermal sensitizer but not an eye or dermal irritant.

How long does spinetoram stay in the water?

Ecological Risk: Spinetoram has a relatively low solubility in water and high affinity for binding to organic carbon in sediment and suspended solids; thus, the bioavailability of the chemical in the water column may be limited after 24 to 48 hours.

Which is an analogue of the insecticide spinosad?

Spinetoram is a fermentation product of Saccharopolyspora spinosaand is an analogue of the insecticide spinosad (PC code 110003; registered for application to numerous crops). Spinetoram and spinosad are considered toxicologically equivalent. Its mode of action is disruption of nicotinic/gamma amino butyric acid (GABA)-gated chloride channels.