Common name :     Emamectin Benzoate

Chemical name:          4"-epi-methylamino-4"deoxyavermectin B1 benzoate. 

Formula and molecular weight :

                                   Emamectin Benzoate B1a: C49H75NO13C7H6O2=1008.26 

                                    Emamectin Benzoate B1b: C48H73NO13C7H6O2=994.23

Appearance :            white or light-yellow crystalline powder

Assay:                70% tech, 90% tech

Loss on drying :   less than 3.0%

Insoluble solid in acetone:    less than 0.5%

Formulations:              90% 70%Tech, 1.9%EC 5%WDG 5%SG

Package:     Tech 25kgs fiber drum; EC 200L iron drum, 1L bottle 

Use :     The product is highly active against many larvae of Lepidoptera and some other insects, and can move into plant cuticula through osmosis to form active ingredient. Research trials indicate that emamectin benzoate is effective even at very low application rates and is not disruptive to beneficial arthropods in integrated pest management programs(IPM).