Common nameThiodicarbChemical NameDimethyl N, N-(thiobis(methylimino)carbonyloxy)bis(ethanimidothioate)(IUPAC)CAS No.59669-26-0Specification97%TC, 25%WP, 75%WP, 80WG, 80%DPPhysical & Chemical PropertiesFormula: C10H16N4O4S3.
Molecular weight: 354.5.
Appearance: White crystalline powder.
Melting Point: 168-172°C.
Vapour Pressure: 5.7 mPa at 20°C.
Stability: is stable in light and ambient conditions and unstable in alkaline conditions.Mode of ActionInsecticide with predominantly stomack action, but also limited contact action. As a seed treatment, rapidly
translocated systemically through the plant. Molluscicide which provokes paralysis and death.Toxicity Oral Acute oral LD50 for rats: 66 (in water), 120 (in corn oil), dogs >800, monkeys >467 mg/kg.
Skin and eye: Acute percutaneous LD50 for rabbits: >2000 mg/kg; slightly irritating to their eyes and skin.
Inhalation LC50 (4 h) for rats: 0.32 mg /l air.ApplicationIt is used for foliar treatment of vegetable, fruit and field crops, cotton, commercial ornamentals, and in and around poultry houses and dairies. It is also used as a fly bait.Methomyl is effective in two ways: as a 'contact insecticide' and as a 'systemic insecticide.