Dimethoate

Dimethoate High-Purity Reference Materials for Accurate Residue Analysis

Ensure precise and reliable residue analysis with HPC Standards GmbHs high-purity reference materials for Dimethoate. Our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards, making them indispensable for laboratories focused on food and environmental analysis. Stay compliant with regulatory limits and safeguard public health with our expertly manufactured reference materials.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
D6-Dimethoate	675191 1219794-81-6	1X10MG	Please log in.
D6-Dimethoate solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetone	675193 1219794-81-6	1X1ML	Please log in.
Dimethoate solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	673259 60-51-5	1X5ML	Please log in.
Dimethoate solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Ethyl acetate	673556 60-51-5	1X5ML	Please log in.
ISO 17034 Reference Material Dimethoate	680108 60-51-5	1X100MG	Please log in.
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material Dimethoate	690142 60-51-5	1X50MG	Please log in.

High-purity reference materials for accurate residue analysis

Overview

Dimethoate is a widely used organophosphate insecticide and acaricide. It was patented and introduced in the 1950s by American Cyanamid. Dimethoate is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which disables cholinesterase, an enzyme essential for central nervous system function. It acts both by contact and through ingestion and is readily absorbed and distributed throughout plant tissues.

Uses

Dimethoate is used to combat insects such as aphids, mites, beetles, weevils, and leafhoppers. It is formulated as emulsifiable concentrates or wettable powders to be applied primarily as foliar sprays. Major applications include alfalfa, wheat, cotton, and corn crops. It is also used for botfly and mite control in livestock.

Regulatory

Dimethoate usage has been cancelled in the U.S. for certain crops due to dietary risk concerns. In Australia, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has banned its use on food-producing plants in home gardens and certain fruits and vegetables due to residue concerns.

Monitoring

Monitoring of dimethoate and its breakdown product omethoate is essential due to their high toxicity. Laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis must ensure compliance with regulatory limits using high-purity reference materials.

Health Impact

Acute exposure to dimethoate can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, sweating, blurred vision, difficulty breathing, and slowed heartbeat. Chronic exposure can result in disorientation, irritability, impaired memory, and concentration issues. Workers involved in the application or manufacture of dimethoate are at higher risk of exposure.

Environmental Impact

Dimethoate is highly mobile in the environment due to its high solubility in water and low adsorption in soil. Its half-life in soil ranges from 2.5 to 31 days, depending on soil type and moisture content. Breakdown by hydrolysis in water is temperature and pH-dependent, with half-lives ranging from 12 to 423 days.

Safety Measure

Dimethoate is highly toxic, and appropriate safety measures must be taken during its handling and application. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety guidelines are essential to minimize exposure risks.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for dimethoate, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards, making them essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis.

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