Chemical Properties
Magenta crystalline solid
Uses
Clofentezine is a mite growth regular and an tetrazine based acaricide. Clofentezine is used in agriculture for the protection of ornamentals, food and non-food crops in the field.
Definition
ChEBI: A tetrazine that is 1,2,4,5-tetrazine in which both of the hydrogens have been replaced by o-chlorophenyl groups.
Agricultural Uses
Miticide: A U.S. EPA restricted Use Pesticide (RUP). Used
on a wide variety of crops – fruit, cereals, rangeland, ornamentals, etc
Trade name
APOLLO®; OVATION®
Potential Exposure
Tetrazine miticide used on a wide variety of cropsfruit, cereals, rangeland, ornamentals, etc. An EPA Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP).
Shipping
UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
Oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); strong acids. Decomposes above 185°C
Waste Disposal
Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Containers must be disposed of properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.
