Piperonyl butoxide: properties and action of the synergist, instructions for use

Numerous synthetic preparations help gardeners and gardeners to effectively protect green plantings and beds from dangerous diseases and harmful insects. Thanks to a special substance - piperonyl butoxide, manufacturers enhance the effect of the main components. The main advantage is that even with short-term exposure to drugs containing PPB, the working effect remains for a long period.

Physical and chemical properties

Piperonyl butoxide is a synergistic substance that enhances the toxicity of other elements while remaining non-toxic. Piperonyl butoxide has the following characteristics:

oily liquid, shade can vary from yellow to brown;
does not dissolve in water;
boiling point - 180 °C.

The substance decomposes rapidly in the presence of light. Organic solvents can be used to prepare solutions.

Act on insects

As a synergist, piperonyl butoxide is used in the production of pyrethroids (synthetic insecticides used to kill harmful insects).

The principle of action of insecticides - neurotoxic poisons cause paralysis and death of insects, disrupting the transmission of nerve impulses, blocking protective enzymes.

Addition of PPB (in proportion 1:10, 1:5) leads to a 2-4 times increase in the rate of onset of paralysis in cockroaches. Thanks to the synergist, the active poison penetrates the cuticle of arthropod pests faster. It is also necessary to take into account other routes of penetration of the substance: by inhalation in the case of using aerosols, by ingestion.

Instructions for use

Piperonyl butoxide complements over 1,500 household and agricultural products.

Mixes

Most often, the substance as a synergist is added to insecticide preparations produced on the basis of pyrethroid formulations (the composition includes active and auxiliary substances).

Antagonism

It is noteworthy that PPB can have a negative effect on connections. The antagonistic effect is manifested when added to the following drugs: Diazinon, Fipronil, Imidacloprid, Chlorpyrifos.

Toxicity and Precautions

The substance is moderately hazardous. To prevent possible poisoning, precautions are taken:

Storage rooms are equipped with ventilation;
when spraying use protective gloves, eye protection;
Do not smoke, drink or eat while working.

PPB is considered low-toxic and, with a single contact with the skin, does not cause significant harm. But it is recommended to wash the skin area with running water. May cause vomiting, diarrhea if swallowed.

As a first aid, it is recommended to rinse your mouth, drink a couple of glasses of clean water. There is no irritating effect on the mucous membrane when it comes into contact with the eyes. But it is advisable to immediately wash with clean water, washing your eyes well. Also, when using preparations, it is necessary to take into account the combustible quality of PPB, use carbon dioxide, foam or powder to extinguish a fire.

To obtain a voluminous harvest, it is necessary to provide plant crops with decent care.Numerous drugs help fight not only plant diseases, but also harmful insects. When using funds, you must first carefully study the composition and read the instructions for use.