Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO)
CAS number
51-03-6
Molecular formula
C19H30O5
Molecular weight
338.40
EC number
200-076-7
Common name
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
IUPAC name
5-{[2-(2-butoxyethoxy) ethoxy]methyl}-6- propyl-1,3- benzodioxole
CAS name
1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-[[2-(2-butoxyethoxy) ethoxy]methyl]- 6-propyl
BENEFITS
- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE was concluded to be non bio-accumulative
by the European Authorities under Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012
(BPR) - Thanks to property of reducing the detoxification process of the
insect, the addition of PBO in insecticidal formulations may improve
the efficacy up to 50% depending on target insects and other
actives. - Synthetic PBO is more consistent and stable compared to natural
sources, ensuring reliable performance in various environmental
conditions. - It allows for better control over the purity and quality of PBO,
reducing the risk of impurities that might be present in natural
extracts. - It is environmentally friendly, avoiding the massive felling of trees.
PROPERTIES
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE is an insecticide synergist which inhibits the enzymes responsible for the degradation of the toxicant into the insect’s body. PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE inhibits Mixed Function Oxidases (MFOs), but it can also act on other enzymes such as esterases, thus deactivating the natural detoxification system of insects.
The use of PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE increases the efficacy of insecticides in terms of knock-down and killing properties, while at the same time reducing the amount of active ingredients needed in the formulation, resulting in an improvement of the cost/performance ratio. In fact, the recovery of knocked-down insects is one of the mechanisms through which resistance is generated along with misuse of insecticides. PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE is the best-known synergist and is used in combination with Refined Pyrethrum Concentrate and synthetic pyrethroids, carbamates and other classes of insecticides. Due to its unique mechanism of action, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE has proven to be effective in preventing or overcoming resistance to insecticides.
PRODUCTION
Endura is the first company in the world to have developed an innovative and patented process for the production of PBO from catechol, thus solving the problem of dependency on natural sassafras oil, leading to an unlimited availability of PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE. Endura’s environmentally friendly policy has been awarded by numerous prestigious recognitions and its continuous commitment to sustainable development is one of the Company’s main goals.
Appearance
Pale yellow oily liquid.Solubility
Soluble in all common organic solvents.
Negligible solubility in water.
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical Grade
Piperonyl Butoxide Ultra
APPLICATIONS
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE is compatible and stable in combination with
most common active ingredients, solvents and co-formulants.
It can be easily formulated as oil or water based aerosols, mosquito
mats, liquid concentrates
(emulsifiable concentrates, macro and micro-emulsions) and their
corresponding RTUs and many more.
COMPATIBILITY, STABILITY,
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Among its many other advantages, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE has good solvency properties towards synthetic pyrethroids, thus facilitating the preparation of insecticide formulations.
It is not subject to hydrolysis under normal conditions and is non-corrosive towards metals.
When kept in the original sealed drums and properly stored, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE has a shelf life of at least 3 years from the manufacturing date. For prescribed handling, storage conditions, disposal and transport information, refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
PACKAGING
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE is supplied in internally epoxyphenolic lacquered UN approved steel drums, type 1A1
Standard packaging sizes (net weight):
– 200 kg
– 25 kg
– 463 pounds, equivalent to 210 kg (only for USA)
The 200 kg and 210 kg drums are of the ISO - container type and are optimally drainable.
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE is labelled in compliance with applicable European Union legislation and, upon customer’s specific request or for particular local regulation requirements, special labels may be applied to the drums
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