Tetrachlorvinphos

General Description

Colorless crystals or white powder. Somewhat corrosive.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Tetrachlorvinphos is slowly hydrolyzed in neutral and aqueous acidic media. Is rapidly hydrolyzed in alkaline media.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data are not available for Tetrachlorvinphos; however, Tetrachlorvinphos is probably combustible.

Agricultural Uses

Insecticide: Tetrachlorvinphos is applied dermally to livestock to control flies and mites. It is used as an oral larvicide in cattle, hog, goats and horses; in cattle ear tags to control flies; in cattle feedlots; in poultry dust boxes to control poultry mites; and in poultry houses. Tetrachlorvinphos also is used in pet sleeping areas and pet flea collars and to control flies around refuse sites, recreational areas, and for general outdoor treatment. Not approved for use in EU countries (isomer unspecified). Registered for use in the U.S. (both isomers).

Trade name

AMERICARE RABON®; CLEAN CROP®; EQUI-FLY® ORAL LARVICIDE; EQUITROL®; FLY PATROL®; GARDONA®; IPO 8®; RABON®; RABOND®; SD 8447®; STIROFOS®

Safety Profile

Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data. Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cland POx.