Products
Empenthrin is found in many countries in moth balls and strips (e.g. Orion Moth Free Moth Balls, Recozit Moth Strip), among other products, from which it is continuously released.
Structure and properties
Empenthrin (C18H26O2, Mr = 274.4 g/mol) is a pyrethroid. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). Empenthrin exists as a yellow liquid that is poorly soluble in water.
Effects
Empenthrin is insecticidal and insect repellent. It kills moth eggs, larvae and adult moths and keeps them away. The duration of action of the products is 6-12 months.
Fields of application
For prevention and control of infestation with clothes moths at any stage.
Undesirable effects
Empenthrin is not ecologically safe. It is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms and therefore should not be released into the environment or water bodies. Do not touch and do not ingest.
