Metaldehyde
Specification : 99%TC, 5%G, 6%G, 80%WP
Chemical Name: 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane.
Formula: C8H16O4.
Molecular weight: 176.
CAS No. : 108-62-3.
EINECS No.: 203-600-2
Description:
Appearance : White crystal.
Melting Point: 246°C.
Vapour Pressure: Low at room temperature.
Stability : insoluble in water is 20mg/L at 25°C Sparingly soluble in ethanol, ether, Soluble in benzene, chloroform,Insoluble in acetone, acetic acid.
Uses: Metaldehyde is a specific pesticide to kill and prevent molluscs,such as,snail and slug.It can be used in artifical rainafall,fireworks and safety match,It is called solid alcohol,too.It is used extensively in gardens,agriculture and industry etc.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
Name of product |
Metaldehyde 99%TC |
Index name |
Index value |
Appearance |
White powder |
Content (%) |
≥ 99.00 |
Acetaldehyde (%) |
≤ 0.30 |
Paraldehyde (%) |
≤ 0.70 |