Amitraz | 33089-61-1

Cas No :

33089-61-1

Molecular Weight :

357.40 G/Mol

Boiling Point :

176 °C

Solubility :

Water: 1 Mg/L

Flash Point :

150 °C

Description :

Overview of Amitraz

Amitraz is a broad-spectrum acaricide and insecticide highly effective against mites, ticks, and lice on livestock, pets, and crops. The product comes in the form of amitraz liquid emulsifiable concentrate (typically 12.5%, 20% EC) - valued for its amitraz uses in veterinary medicine, agriculture, and public health pest control programs.
Simply put, amitraz kills mites and ticks by affecting their nervous system. It also offers long-lasting protection, which makes it important for keeping animals and crops healthy.

 

Applications of Amitraz

Livestock & Veterinary Acaricide

Amitraz liquid controls ticks, mites, and lice on cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry.
  • Highly effective against Boophilus, Rhipicephalus, and Sarcoptes mites.
  • Essential for Agriculture Industry animal health programs.
  • Complements Rock Phosphate livestock nutrition.

 

Pet & Companion Animal Treatment

Amitraz uses include mange mite control in dogs (e.g., Amitraz collars like Preventic®).
  • Long-lasting protection against ticks and fleas.
  • Works with Gibberellic Acid farm crop systems.
  • Pairs with Cyanamide animal management.

 

Crop & Orchard Mite Control

Amitraz is able to control spider mites, the eriophyid mites as well as the psylla of pear in both fruits and veggies.
  • The translaminar effect penetrates the leaf tissue in order to cover the entire leaf.
  • It supports Temephos integrated pest control.
  • It is a complement to the Tributyltin Oxide specific applications.

 

Public Health & Resistance Management

  • Stops ticks carrying Lyme disease and other zoonoses.
  • The organophosphates are able to rotate with the ATP in order to reduce resistance.
  • Important to Fertilizer Industry Supported farming.

 

Safety & Handling Guidelines

Be sure to take the highest safety precautions while working with amitraz, just similar to other caricides.
  • Keep it stored in a dry, cool area away from food items or children and from alkalis or strong acids.
  • Wear protective gloves and goggles that resist chemicals or protective clothing. Also, wear a respirators.
  • Make sure to keep amitraz off your eyes and skin and try not to breathe it in. If swallowed, it can be toxic.
  • Offer thorough wash facilities as well as the need for emergency cleaning.
  • Go through your Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to learn more about toxicology, as well as First-aid instructions.

 

Amitraz MSDS

The MSDS for amitraz gives detailed information about its mode of action, mammalian toxicity profile, safe handling, withdrawal periods for livestock, application rates, and resistance management. This information is important for veterinarians, farmers, and regulatory compliance.
ChemicalBull includes the MSDS, dilution charts, and amitraz uses guidelines with every order.

 

Amitraz Manufacturer, Supplier & Distributor

Amitraz Manufacturer

Amitraz is manufactured for veterinary, agricultural, and public health applications requiring effective acaricide solutions in the Agriculture Industry.
 

Amitraz Supplier & Distributor

ChemicalBull is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of amitraz liquid. You can find it at chemicalbull in 12.5% EC, 20% EC, and ready-to-use formulations.
  • Multiple concentrations for spray, dip, pour-on, and collar applications.
  • Bulk drums for veterinary clinics and small packs for farms.
  • Each order comes with full documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What are the ways in which amitraz concentration can be utilized?

    Amitraz concentrations vary: 0.025-0.05% spray/dip for cattle (250-500ml amitraz liquid, 20% EC/100L of water), 0.1-0.25% pour-on and 12.5 percentage collars for dog. Be sure to follow the label's rates and withdrawal timeframes.

  2. What is the use of amitraz?

    Amitraz utilizes tick/mite controls in livestock, the treatment of mange for dogs, the control of spider mites on the crops and resistance management within integrated pest management programs.

  3. Can amitraz suitable for animals that are pregnant?

    Amitraz is generally considered safe for livestock that are pregnant when administered at the recommended doses, and in conjunction with time frames for withholding.

  4. How long does amitraz residual protection last?

    Amitraz liquid provides 2-4 weeks residual protection on livestock and 7-14 days on crops, depending on weather and pest pressure.

  5. Does amitraz affect beneficial insects?

    Amitraz has moderate impact on predatory mites but lower toxicity to parasitic wasps and predators compared to broad-spectrum insecticides.