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Neem Extract (Azadirachtin Technical) contains 15% to 30% Azadirachtin, the key active component of Neem
based Pesticides / Insecticides. |
It is a yellowish powder extracted from the Neem Seed Kernels and is used for preparing
end products (Neem Insecticides) for the management of agriculturally important pests, after
extracting neem oil. |
| Physio - Chemical Properties: |
| Chemical Composition |
Azadirachtin A (22% to 28% )
Azadirachtin B (3% to 7% )
Other Neem Based Limonoids (75% to 65%) |
| Chemical Class |
Tetranotriterpenoid |
| Molecular Weight |
720 (Aza A) 662 (Aza B) |
| Empirical Formulae |
C35 H44 O16 (Aza A)
C33 H42 O14 (Aza B) |
| Physical State |
Yellowish solid free flowing powder |
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Stability
It is stable at cool temperature in the absence of water & light. It is found to be stable in
organic solvents for at least twelve months under ambient conditions. |
Bioactivity
It acts as a broad spectrum bio pesticide controlling more than 600 species of insect/ pests including caterpillars, beetles, whiteflies, leafhoppers, aphids, mites, thrips, borer, leaf folders and many more. |
Mode of Action
In insects, it exhibits various behavioral responses such as Antifeedant. Feeding Deterrent, Oviposition Deterrent etc., and physiological responses such as Insect Growth Regulator, Molting Inhibitor, Reproduction Inhibitor, Antifertility etc. |
Toxicology
It is non-toxic to Rats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs. It has no significant effect on Birds. It is non -toxic at recommended rates to Aquatic Organisms. Also it is relatively harmless to non-target and beneficial organisms. |
Antidote
Treat symptomatically. Wash contaminated skin & clothes. If swallowed contact the physician. |
Available concentration:
Azadirachtin 10%
Azadirachtin 15%
Azadirachtin 20%
Azadirachtin 25%
Azadirachtin 30% |
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