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Transfluthrin

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Formula
  
C15H12Cl2F4O2

Molar mass
  
371.15 g/mol

Solubility in water
  
5.7*10−5 g/L

Pubchem
  
656612

Boiling point
  
135 °C

Density
  
1.51 g/cm³

Appearance
  
Colorless crystals

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Sisal fibers treated with transfluthrin to complement bed nets for malaria control


Transfluthrin is a fast-acting pyrethroid insecticide with low persistency. It has the molecular formula C15H12Cl2F4O2.

Transfluthrin can be used in the indoor environment against flies, mosquitoes and cockroaches. It is a relatively volatile substance and acts as a contact and inhalation agent.

Transfluthrin, if used contrary to product instructions, may cause symptoms of poisoning including nervousness, anxiety, tremor, convulsions, skin allergies, sneezing, running nose and irritation. No specific antidotes are known, but symptomatic treatment with antihistamines may help to control any allergies.

References

Transfluthrin Wikipedia


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