Cypermethrin

Description

1. Product Overview

Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide formulated for industrial-scale pest control and vector management. It delivers broad-spectrum contact and residual activity against insects in agricultural, public-health, and structural pest-management settings. The key value proposition is high efficacy at low application rates combined with formulation flexibility for spray, coating, and impregnation processes, enabling cost-efficient protection and loss reduction. Cypermethrin is strategically important as a high-performance, approved active ingredient used where rapid knockdown, prolonged residual control, and compatibility with integrated pest management programs are required.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical name: Cypermethrin (commonly provided as the racemic mixture or specified isomer content on request)

• CAS number: 52315-07-8 (for reference)

• Active ingredient concentration: typical technical grade 90–98% w/w (specify grade on order)

• Form: crystalline powder or technical liquid concentrate (depending on supply form requested)

• Appearance: white to off-white crystalline solid (technical powder) or amber liquid (concentrate)

• Isomer composition: mixed isomers; specific isomer ratios available by agreement and analytical certification

• Purity: standard technical-grade purity 90–98% (higher-purity or custom grades available by contract)

• Solubility: low water solubility; soluble in organic solvents (solvent selection guidance available)

• Density (typical technical): approx. 1.2–1.3 g/cm³ for concentrate formulations (specify exact batch data on COA)

• Particle size: micronized options available (particle size distribution provided by COA)

• Stability / shelf life: 24 months under recommended storage (cool, dry, away from sunlight); batch-specific stability data provided on request

• Packaging options: inner HDPE drums, lined steel drums, IBC totes, or bulk ISO tanks for liquids; 25 kg, 50 kg, and 1000 kg options for solids by negotiation

• Compliance & documentation: supplied with Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and export compliance documentation; custom regulatory dossiers can be supported for target markets

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Agriculture: seed treatment adjuncts, foliar sprays, greenhouse and orchard pest management. Use case: rapid knockdown of chewing and sucking pests with extended residual control to protect crop yields and reduce reapplication frequency.

• Public health and vector control: indoor residual spraying, space treatments, and larval habitat treatments where appropriate. Use case: effective control of disease-vector populations, supporting public-health interventions and municipal pest programs.

• Structural pest management (commercial & institutional): termite control, perimeter treatments, and post-construction pest suppression in warehousing, logistics hubs, and food-processing plants. Use case: long-lasting barrier protection that reduces infestation risk and operational downtime.

• Industrial formulation and coatings: impregnation into paints, textiles, and polymer matrices for protective coatings and long-term pest repellency in packaging, storage, and transport environments. Use case: product protection and shelf-life preservation in high-value supply chains.
  Why it outperforms alternatives: Cypermethrin provides a combination of rapid initial knockdown and proven residual activity at low active rates, offering lower application volumes and operational cost savings versus older organophosphates or less-potent pyrethroids. Its formulation versatility enables integration into automated dosing and coating processes, improving throughput and consistency.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: supplied with batch-specific COA and traceable manufacturing records; quality controlled to industrial specifications.

• Supply reliability: global manufacturing and logistics network with contracted volumes and contingency inventory to meet continuous production and seasonal demand.

• Logistics capability: flexible packaging, ISO-tank and container loading support, and export-ready documentation to optimize container utilization and reduce freight costs.

• Price competitiveness: industrial-scale pricing tiers, contract discounts for multi-year or high-volume purchase agreements.

• Sustainability & environmental considerations: low recommended application rates reduce overall product mass applied; we provide guidance on best-practice application and disposal to minimize environmental risk. Reformulation and stewardship support available to meet regional regulatory and sustainability targets.

• Technical support and documentation: technical advisory for formulation, formulation compatibility testing, application rate optimization, and regulatory dossier support; SDS, COA, and bespoke technical bulletins provided with shipments.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT

• Loading capacity (typical): 20 MT per 20-ft container (solid packed drums/bags); up to 24–26 MT possible depending on packaging configuration and weight distribution; ISO tank loading for liquids dependent on tank capacity (typically 20–24 MT per ISO tank).