Potential Exposure
Tetrazine miticide used on a wide variety of cropsfruit, cereals, rangeland, ornamentals, etc. An EPA Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP).
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) if breathing has stopped, and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit
Shipping
UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
Oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); strong acids. Decomposes above 185°C
Chemical Properties
Magenta crystalline solid
Waste Disposal
Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Containers must be disposed of properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.
Uses
Clofentezine is a mite growth regular and an tetrazine based acaricide. Clofentezine is used in agriculture for the protection of ornamentals, food and non-food crops in the field.
Definition
ChEBI: A tetrazine that is 1,2,4,5-tetrazine in which both of the hydrogens have been replaced by o-chlorophenyl groups.
Agricultural Uses
Miticide: A U.S. EPA restricted Use Pesticide (RUP). Used
on a wide variety of crops – fruit, cereals, rangeland, ornamentals, etc
Trade name
APOLLO®; OVATION®
