Spinetoram TC

Description

1. Product Overview

Spinetoram TC is a next-generation, fermentation-derived insecticidal active ingredient, belonging to the spinosyn family. It is primarily used as the core technical material for formulating high-performance crop protection solutions against a broad spectrum of chewing and sucking pests, including thrips, leafminers, lepidoptera, and coleoptera species. Its key value proposition lies in delivering rapid knock-down and long residual control with a favorable environmental and toxicological profile, making it strategically essential for integrated pest management (IPM) programs and resistance management strategies worldwide.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Spinetoram (mixture of Spinosyn J and Spinosyn L), fermentation-derived macrolide

• Purity Level: ≥ 81.0% w/w (typical: 81%–85% TC grade)

• Physical Form: Off-white to pale tan crystalline powder

• Particle Size: 95% passing through 325 mesh (standard for optimal formulation dispersion)

• Bulk Density: 0.4–0.6 g/cm³ (aerated); 0.6–0.8 g/cm³ (packed)

• pH (1% aqueous suspension): 6.0–8.0

• Packaging Options: 25 kg net multi-walled kraft paper bags with PE liner; 50 kg fiber drums; 500 kg flexible IBC totes

• Shelf Life: Minimum 24 months when stored in original unopened containers under dry, cool (≤30°C), and shaded conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Specialty and row crop agriculture (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, cotton, corn, soybeans); ornamental and nursery production; public health vector control

• Specific Operational Use Cases:

  • Control of codling moth in pome fruits (superior to chlorpyrifos)

  • Suppression of western flower thrips in protected vegetables and berries

  • Leafminer management in citrus and solanaceous crops

  • Fall armyworm and bollworm control in corn and cotton

• Performance Advantages vs. Alternatives:
  Faster feeding cessation than emamectin benzoate;
  Longer residual activity compared to spinosad;
  Effective on spinosad-resistant pest populations due to unique binding kinetics;
  No cross-resistance to neonicotinoids or pyrethroids;
  Minimal impact on most beneficial predatory insects (selective toxicity profile)

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Batch-to-batch purity variation <1.5%; validated via HPLC analysis with CoA provided per shipment

• Supply Reliability: Backward-integrated fermentation and downstream processing; dual manufacturing sites (Asia-Pacific) ensuring redundancy and uninterrupted supply

• Logistics Capability: Stock-keeping hubs in Rotterdam, Houston, and Shanghai for 5–7 day lead times to key agricultural chemical formulators

• Price Competitiveness: Tiered pricing model based on annual volume commitment (20MT+, 50MT+, 100MT+); 8–12% below EU-origin spinosad equivalents on a per-active-ingredient basis

• Sustainability & Compliance: Fully compliant with FAO/WHO specifications for TC materials; REACH registered; low mammalian toxicity (Category IV); non-persistent in soil (DT50 <2 days under aerobic conditions)

• Technical Support: Free formulation compatibility testing; regulatory dossier access (USA, Brazil, India, EU); resistance management guidance

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (20 MT) per shipment

• Loading Capacity:

  • 20-foot container: 12 MT (palletized, 25 kg bags)

  • 40-foot container: 24 MT (palletized, 25 kg bags)

  • Bulk flexibag in 20-foot container: 16 MT

  • Full container load (FCL) recommended: 24 MT per 40’HC maximizes freight efficiency