Determination of N-Octyl Bicycloheptene Dicarboximide, Pyrethrins, and Butylcarbityl 6-Propylpiperonyl Ether in Technical Materials, Concentrates, and Finished Products by Capillary Gas Chromatography: Collaborative Study (2024)

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What is n octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide used for? ›

N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (MGK 264) is an ingredient in some common pesticides. It has no intrinsic pesticidal qualities itself, but rather is a synergist enhancing the potency of pyrethroid ingredients. It is used in a variety of household and veterinary products.

How does piperonyl butoxide (PBO) work? PBO it not designed to kill insects by itself. Insects have enzymes in their bodies that break down some insecticides. PBO stops some of these enzymes and allows insecticides more time to work.

N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide is considered an eye irritant, EPA Toxicity Category III, but only a mild skin irritant, EPA Toxicity Category IV (Reference 1).

Pyrethrum is found in chrysanthemums. Permethrin can kill a broad range of pests, such as fleas, ticks, co*ckroaches, flies, and mosquitoes. Products with permethrin commonly contain piperonyl butoxide (PBO). The PBO increases the permethrin's ability to control insects.

In general, pyrethrins are low in toxicity to people and other mammals. However, if it gets on your skin, it can be irritating. It can also cause tingling or numbness at the site of contact.

Some pyrethroids are also used as lice treatments that are applied directly to the head and as mosquito repellents that can be applied to your clothes. A common treatment for scabies is the application of a pyrethroid to the affected skin surface excluding the scalp. The use of these products can lead to exposure.

Pyrethrins/piperonyl butoxide is available under the following different brand names: RID Shampoo, Klout Shampoo, Pronto Shampoo, RID Mousse, A-200 Shampoo, Tisit Gel, Tisit Lotion, and Tisit Shampoo.

Benzene hexachloride is used as an insecticide on crops, in forestry, for seed treatment. It is used in the treatment of head and body lice. It is used in pharmaceuticals. It is used to treat scabies.

It is a type of insect growth regulator that affects mostly young insects and eggs. Pyriproxyfen affects many types of insects, including fleas, co*ckroaches, ticks, ants, carpet beetles, and mosquitoes. It has been registered for use in pesticides by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 1995.

Is permethrin insecticide safe? ›

Depending on the formulation, permethrin is a non-toxic to moderately toxic pesticide. Short-term side effects in sensitive individuals include eye, skin, nose, and throat irritation, and may include breathing problems.