Thiamethoxam TC

Description

1. Product Overview

Thiamethoxam TC is a high-purity, second-generation neonicotinoid insecticide technical concentrate, designed for large-scale formulation into crop protection products. Its primary industrial use is as the active ingredient in systemic insecticides that control a broad spectrum of sucking and chewing pests across row crops, vegetables, and fruits. The key value proposition is its superior systemic action, rapid crop uptake, and long residual efficacy, offering formulation manufacturers a cost-efficient, globally compliant molecule. Strategically, it is critical for integrated pest management (IPM) programs aiming to replace older, less effective chemistries while maintaining high-yield agricultural output.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Thiamethoxam (CAS No. 153719-23-4); C₈H₁₀ClN₅O₃S

• Purity Level: ≥ 97% min. (HPLC), technical grade

• Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Particle Size: 90% passing through 325 mesh (for optimal suspension in formulations)

• Density: Bulk density 0.55–0.65 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 139.1°C

• Packaging Options: 25 kg net kraft paper bags with PE liner; 500 kg and 1000 kg bulk FIBC bags

• Shelf Life: 36 months when stored in original, unopened containers under 25°C in dry, ventilated conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Agricultural chemical formulation (insecticide manufacturing); seed treatment facilities; specialty crop protection.

• Specific Use Cases:

  • Foliar sprays against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and leafhoppers in cotton, rice, and vegetables.

  • Soil and drench applications for root uptake in potatoes, corn, and ornamentals.

  • Seed treatment for early-season pest control in cereals and soybeans.

• Performance Advantage: Thiamethoxam’s rapid plant translocation (xylem mobility) and photostability provide up to 21–28 days of residual control—30% longer than imidacloprid in comparable field trials, reducing application frequency and labor costs.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified production; each batch verified by GC-MS and HPLC; impurity profile below WHO/FAO specification limits.

• Supply Reliability: Dedicated manufacturing capacity of 6,000 MT/year with buffer stock in regional hubs (Asia, Middle East, Latin America).

• Logistics Capability: Dangerous goods (UN 3077, Class 9) compliant packaging; door-to-door tracking; expedited customs documentation.

• Price Competitiveness: Tier-1 volume pricing at 12–18% below European origin equivalents, with long-term contract hedging for raw material volatility.

• Sustainability & Technical Support: Zero-liquid-discharge manufacturing; full SDS, CoA, and GHS labels provided; formulation support for WG, SC, and FS development.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT (mixed or single batch)

• Loading Capacity: 20 MT per 20′ FCL (standard container; palletized or bulk bag configuration)

• Incoterms Available: FOB, CIF, CFR (major global ports)

• Lead Time: 15–21 days after LC or TT deposit

• Regulatory Dossiers: Available for registration support in over 35 countries (including APVMA, ANVISA, and national pesticide boards)