Lambda-Cyhalothrin TC

Description

1. Product Overview

Lambda-Cyhalothrin TC is a high-purity synthetic pyrethroid insecticide technical concentrate, formulated for downstream synthesis into emulsifiable concentrates, suspension concentrates, and ultra-low-volume sprays. It is primarily deployed in broad-acre crop protection, public health vector control, and high-value horticulture to combat over 120 species of chewing and sucking pests. The key value proposition is its exceptional photostability and rapid knock-down effect, delivering residual efficacy up to three times longer than conventional pyrethroids. Strategically, it is indispensable for global agribusinesses seeking to mitigate resistance in lepidopteran, coleopteran, and hemipteran pests while maintaining cost-efficient, large-scale integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Lambda-Cyhalothrin (a racemic mixture of the (R)- and (S)-enantiomers), CAS No. 91465-08-6, Molecular Formula C₂₃H₁₉ClF₃NO₃

• Purity Grade: 97% min. Technical Grade (TC) – suitable for industrial formulation

• Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Melting Point: 49–51°C

• Density: Approx. 1.33 g/cm³ at 20°C

• Solubility: In water: 0.005 mg/L (pH 7, 20°C); freely soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, methanol, and xylene

• Packaging Options: 25 kg net multi-walled paper-plastic laminated bags; 200 kg net fiber drums with PE liners; 1,000 kg net bulk FIBCs

• Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacturing date when stored in original unopened packaging at 15–25°C in dry, ventilated conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Row Crop Agriculture (Soy, Corn, Cotton, Wheat): Effective against bollworms, armyworms, aphids, and stink bugs. Performs better than older pyrethroids (e.g., cypermethrin) due to higher intrinsic activity per gram of active ingredient, lowering total formulation cost per hectare.

• Vegetable & Fruit Production (Tomatoes, Peppers, Apples, Citrus): Controls leafminers, thrips, and codling moth. The photostable molecule provides 7–14 days residual control even under intense UV exposure, reducing re-application frequency by up to 30% compared to non-stabilized alternatives.

• Public Health & Vector Control: Used in WHO-recommended indoor residual sprays (IRS) for malaria-transmitting Anopheles mosquitoes. Its fast excito-repellent effect reduces human-vector contact faster than organophosphates, a critical advantage in high-transmission zones.

• Seed Treatment: Formulated as a flowable concentrate for corn and sunflower seed coatings, offering early-season protection against soil-dwelling cutworms and wireworms without phytotoxicity at recommended doses.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Produced under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified processes; each batch validated by HPLC against USP/EP impurity profiles with a maximum of 0.5% undesired isomers.

• Supply Reliability: Dedicated multi-ton production line with buffer stock maintained in three regional hubs (Asia, Middle East, Latin America) – no less than 99% on-time dispatch record over 48 months.

• Logistics Capability: UN 3077 Class 9 hazardous material certified packaging; full compliance with IMDG, IATA, and ADR regulations including MSDS and GHS labeling.

• Cost Competitiveness: Vertically integrated from key intermediate (cyhalothrin aldehyde) manufacturing, enabling a landed cost 12–18% below spot market averages for container-volume buyers.

• Sustainability & Regulatory Readiness: Conforms to EU 1107/2009 MRL standards, US EPA PRN 2017-1, and China’s GB/T 19630-2019. No ozone-depleting propellants or non-recyclable secondary packaging.

• Technical Support: Dedicated formulation lab provides free stability protocols for emulsifiable concentrates (EC) and capsule suspensions (CS); pre-shipment reference samples and residual analysis certificates available upon request.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

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

• Bulk Loading Capacity: Standard 20-foot dry container – 20 MT net (palletized, 800 x 25 kg bags)

• Payment Terms: Letter of credit at sight (L/C) or 30% TT advance + 70% against copy of bill of lading

• Lead Time: 15–21 days from order confirmation and deposit receipt

• Incoterms: CIF, FOB (Ningbo/Shanghai), or EXW – buyer’s option