Physical characteristics:
The technical material (97% pure) is an odourless, yellow-white powder. A mixture of the two diastereoisomers melts at 200 -210 ºC.
Solubility (at 20 ºC):
19mg/litre water
8.2 g/litre ethanol
10 g/litre acetone
25 g/litre ethyl acetate
750 g/litre dimethylformamide
Vapour pressure:
Negligible (0.002 mPa at 20ºC).
Pests controlled:
Rats and mice, including those resistant to first generation anticoagulants.
Use pattern:
To be used in tamper-proof baited traps filled with sufficient fresh bait to provide an uninterrupted supply for 10-15 days. Concentrated products should be diluted with bait material as directed by the manufacturer. May be used in permanent bait stations or used periodically. May be used outdoors, in non-food storage areas and in food processing plants, but only where food or feeds, their handling equipment or packaging materials are never open or exposed.
Bromadiolon