Kills insects by embedding the insecticide within the plastic. It is not sprayed or painted on the surface, so it remains effective against insects for the life of the plastic product.
Composition Insecticides – finely dispersed in a polymeric matrix
Masterbatch – Colour Colourless to white pellets (depending on formulation)
Mode of Action – Non-systemic with contact and ingestion. Sodium channel modulator
Applications – Rigid or flexible plastic products or netting, woven and non-woven
Addition Rate – For most applications 2 – 3% by weight
Odour – Odourless / faint sweet smell (depending on formulation)
Stability – Stable in air (non-volatile), to light & elevated temperatures and very low solubility in water
(less than 2.06 μ g/l)
Storage – Indoor, away from excessive heat and direct UV exposure
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc (LON:SYM) is a world-leading developer of technology to make ordinary plastic biodegradable, and a range of other plastic technologies to protect against microbes, insects, fire, and many other threats.
