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Abamectin 1.8% EC Insecticide

Features

Abamectin 1.8% EC is a highly effective, broad-spectrum neurotoxic insecticide and miticide with strong contact and stomach action, as well as translaminar activity. It is widely used to control mites, leaf miners, thrips, nematodes, and other pests across crops such as cotton, citrus, vegetables, and ornamentals. Compatible with various agrochemicals, it enhances pest control efficacy and delays resistance development. Available in multiple formulations (EC, SC, WDG, ME, SL, etc.), it supports diverse application methods including foliar spray and irrigation systems, making it an ideal solution for integrated pest management.

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Product Overview

Category Insecticide
Active Ingredient Abamectin 1.8% (w/v)
Appearance Brown viscous liquid / Yellow clear liquid

Key Specifications

Parameter Details
CAS No. 71751-41-2 (Abamectin B1a/B1b mixture)
EINECS No. 265-610-3 (B1a); 265-611-9 (B1b)
Molecular Formula C₄₈H₇₂O₁₄ (B1a), C₄₇H₇₀O₁₄ (B1b)
Molecular Weight 873.09 g/mol (B1a), 859.06 g/mol (B1b)
Density 1.16 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
Chemical Name Avermectin B1a/B1b mixture; 5-O-demethylavermectin A1a (i) + 5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-25-(1-methylethyl)avermectin A1a (ii)
Flash Point >30°C (flammable)
Solubility Formulation: Water-soluble; TC: Soluble in toluene, acetone
Shelf Life 2 years (in original packaging)
Other Names Affirm, Agri-Mek, Avid, Clinch, Zephyr, Agromec, Apache, Belpromec, Crater, Vamectin 1.8 EC, Vapcomic, Vivid, Agrimectin (discontinued)
Target Pests Mites, leaf miners, thrips, nematodes (used on cotton, citrus, vegetables, ornamentals, etc.)
Mode of Action Neurotoxic insecticide/miticide. Binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels → paralysis & death. Acts by contact and ingestion, with translaminar activity.

Formulations & Applications

Product Type Abbr. Conc. Application Target Pests Mix Compatibility
Abamectin Emulsifiable Conc. EC 1.8%, 3%, 5%, 10% Foliar spray Mites, leaf miners, thrips Bifenthrin 10% EC (1:3); Pyriproxyfen 15% WP (1:4); Thiamethoxam 20% SC (1:5)
Abamectin Suspension Conc. SC 2%, 5% Foliar spray, soil drench Nematodes, aphids Spirotetramat 24% SC (1:2); Etoxazole 20% SC (1:3)
Abamectin Water-Dispersible Gran. WDG 20%, 30%, 50% Spray (water mix) Mites, Lepidoptera larvae Chlorfenapyr 10% WDG (1:4); Indoxacarb 15% WDG (1:5)
Abamectin Microemulsion ME 3%, 5% Low-volume spraying Greenhouse pests Acetamiprid 20% ME (1:3); Fluazinam 10% ME (1:5)
Abamectin Soluble Liquid SL 1.5%, 2% Irrigation systems Soil-dwelling nematodes Fosthiazate 10% SL (1:2); Purpureocillium lilacinum granules (1:10)
Abamectin Technical Concentrate TC 90%, 95%, 98% Formulation use Raw material Custom blends e.g., Chlorantraniliprole TC → Broad-spectrum
Abamectin Ultra-Low Volume ULV 5%, 10% Aerial/crop-dusting Large field infestations Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% ULV (1:4); Emamectin benzoate 3% ULV (1:3)
Abamectin Wettable Powder WP 5%, 10% Spray (tank mix) Broad-spectrum insect control Spinosad 12% WP (1:5); Chlorbenzuron 25% WP (1:4)

Synergistic Mixing Guide (EC Focus)

Recommended Actives:

Bifenthrin, Spirotetramat, Pyriproxyfen, Thiamethoxam, Etoxazole, Chlorfenapyr, Indoxacarb, Acetamiprid, Fluazinam, Fosthiazate, Chlorantraniliprole, Lambda-cyhalothrin, Emamectin benzoate, Spinosad, Chlorbenzuron.

Core Principle:

MOA Complementarity (different IRAC groups)
Pest Spectrum Expansion

Packaging & Logistics

Parameter Details
Minimum Order 1000 L / 1000 KG (wholesale)
Packaging Options Liquid: HDPE/COEX/PET/Aluminum bottles (100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L, 10L, 20L, 200L, 1000L) Solid: Aluminum bags (5g–10kg); 25KG woven bags (with liner); 25KG fiber drums; 1000KG bulk bags
Port of Delivery Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Yiwu, Urumqi, Hong Kong Shipping: By sea, air, road, railway
Delivery Terms EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DDP, DDU, Express
Payment Terms T/T, L/C, Credit Card, PayPal, Western Union, Cash
Lead Time 20–30 days after payment & packaging confirmation