Permethrin

Product Name : Permethrin

CAS : 52645-53-1

Molecular Formula : C₂₁H₂₀Cl₂O₃

Molecular Weight : 391.28

Product Description :
Permethrin is a common synthetic chemical, widely used as an insecticide, acaricide, and insect repellent. It belongs to the family of synthetic chemicals called pyrethroids and functions as a neurotoxin, affecting neuron membranes by prolonging sodium channel activation. It is not known to rapidly harm most mammals or birds, but is highly toxic to cats and fish.

Permethrin is used :
as an insecticide:
1.in agriculture, to protect crops
2.in agriculture, to kill livestock parasites
3.for industrial/domestic insect control
as an insect repellent or insect screen
1.in timber treatment
2.as a personal protective measure (cloth impregnant notably used for US military uniforms and mosquito nets)
3.in pet collars.