Description
Tetrachlorvinphos belongs to a kind of organophosphate) insecticide with low toxicity on mammals. It is mainly used for the treatment of fleas, ticks, many kinds of flies, lice and insect larvae emerging on livestock and pets as well as their premises. Its formulation includes dust, pet collars, emulsifiable concentrates, feed additives, feed blocks, wettable powders, pellets and granular products. It takes effect through inhibiting the activity of organophosphate cholinesterase of pests.
References
https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/tetrachlorvinphos-tcvp
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tetrachlorvinphos#section=Top
General Description
Colorless crystals or white powder. Somewhat corrosive.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Tetrachlorvinphos is slowly hydrolyzed in neutral and aqueous acidic media. Is rapidly hydrolyzed in alkaline media.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data are not available for Tetrachlorvinphos; however, Tetrachlorvinphos is probably combustible.
Agricultural Uses
Insecticide: Tetrachlorvinphos is applied dermally to livestock to
control flies and mites. It is used as an oral larvicide in cattle,
hog, goats and horses; in cattle ear tags to control flies; in
cattle feedlots; in poultry dust boxes to control poultry mites;
and in poultry houses. Tetrachlorvinphos also is used in pet
sleeping areas and pet flea collars and to control flies around
refuse sites, recreational areas, and for general outdoor treatment.
Not approved for use in EU countries (isomer unspecified).
Registered for use in the U.S. (both isomers).
Trade name
AMERICARE RABON®; CLEAN
CROP®; EQUI-FLY® ORAL LARVICIDE;
EQUITROL®; FLY PATROL®; GARDONA®; IPO 8®;
RABON®; RABOND®; SD 8447®; STIROFOS®
Safety Profile
Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data. Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cland POx.
