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Zinc Phosphide

Zinc Phosphide | 1314-84-7

Cas No :

1314-84-7

Form :

Powder

Molecular Weight :

258.08 G/mol

Molecular Formula :

ZN3P2

Boiling Point :

1250 °c

Flash Point :

1000 °c

Solubility :

Insoluble In Water; Reacts With Moisture To Release Phosphine Gas

Description :

Overview of Zinc Phosphide

Zinc Phosphide (Zn3P2) is a potent rodenticide, used for the control of rodents like mice, rats, ground squirrels, as well as other dangerous rodents found in agricultural, storage spaces, as well as urban pest management. The powder is sold as the dark gray powder in baits that are ready to use, and rapidly reduces the number of rodents which threaten the crops, storage grains and structures.
 
Zinc Phosphide works by releasing toxic phosphine gas in a rodent’s stomach after it eats the bait, killing the rodent quickly. This helps protect crops, warehouses, orchards, and food storage from serious rodent damage and contamination.

 

Applications of Zinc Phosphide

Field Crop Rodent Control

Zinc Phosphide eliminates rats, mice, and ground squirrels from rice, sugarcane, cotton, and maize fields.
  • Single-feed kill within 1-3 hours of consumption for rapid population reduction.
  • Protects maturing crops during critical grain-filling and harvest stages.
  • Essential for Agriculture Industry rodent protection programs.


Storage & Warehouse Protection

  • Manages rodents and pests in storage facilities, grain silos food processing facilities, as well as storage facility.
  • Bait stations and tracker powder formulations protect stored products from contamination.
  • It is a complement to Diatomaceous Earth for total pest and rodent elimination.


Burrowing Pest Management

Zinc Phosphide is a ground squirrel killer and prairie dogs. It also targets voles, prairie dogs as well as pocket gophers.
  • Reduces damage to crops caused by burrowing rodents who consume root and tubers.
  • Hand baiting and dusting burrows applications to ensure accurate control.
  • Uses 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid program for growth of crops.
 

Integrated Rodent Programs

  • Supports fumigation programs with 1,2-Dibromoethane.
  • Enhances nutrition programs using Zinc Sulphate Anhydrous.
  • Pairs effectively with Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate for comprehensive crop protection.

 

Safety & Handling Guidelines

Zinc Phosphide requires strict safety precautions due to phosphine gas release when exposed to moisture or stomach acid.
  • Store it in sealed, original containers in cool, dry places away from moisture, acids, and food.
  • Wear full protective equipment: chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, respirator, and protective clothing.
  • Keep Zinc Phosphide away from children, pets, livestock, water sources, and food products.
  • Never use Zinc Phosphide in wet conditions or near water bodies because phosphine gas is highly toxic.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling and check the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for phosphine poisoning first aid procedures.

 

Zinc Phosphide MSDS

The MSDS for Zinc Phosphide gives detailed information about phosphine gas hazards, safe baiting practices, toxicity profile, antidote procedures, environmental precautions, and spill response. This information is important for pest control operators, farmers, and regulatory compliance.
ChemicalBull includes the MSDS, baiting guidelines, and safety protocols for Zinc Phosphide with every order.

 

Where to buy Zinc Phosphide?

Zinc Phosphide Manufacturer

Zinc Phosphide is manufactured for professional agricultural and urban pest control applications requiring fast-acting rodenticide solutions in the Agriculture Industry.

Zinc Phosphide Supplier & Distributor

ChemicalBull is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of Zinc Phosphide. You can find it at chemicalbull.com in technical powder (80%) and ready-to-use bait formulations.
  • Available in different particle sizes for bait making and tracking powder applications.
  • Bulk packaging for commercial pest control and small packs for farm use.
  • Each order comes with full documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and regulatory approvals.
  • ChemicalBull has over 35 years of experience, as highlighted on our home page.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. How quickly does Zinc Phosphide kill rodents?

    Zinc Phosphide provides single-feed kill within 1-3 hours after rodents consume treated bait, releasing toxic phosphine gas in their stomachs.

  2. What crops benefit most from Zinc Phosphide?

    Rice, sugarcane, cotton, maize, groundnuts, potatoes, and stored grains benefit most from Zinc Phosphide rodent control during critical growth stages.

  3. Is Zinc Phosphide safe for use around pets and children?

    Zinc Phosphide requires strict safety precautions and bait stations to prevent accidental exposure to pets, children, and non-target wildlife.

  4. How is Zinc Phosphide applied?

    Zinc Phosphide is applied as hand baiting in burrows, bait stations, tracking powder in runways, or broadcast baiting following label instructions and local regulations.

  5. Does Zinc Phosphide affect non-target animals?

    Zinc Phosphide has acute toxicity to birds and mammals, so applications must follow strict guidelines to protect non-target wildlife and domestic animals.

ChemicalBull supplies Zinc Phosphide across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.