The product analyzed is “Permethrin SFR”. This is one of the best-selling pest control products on Amazon. The active ingredient of this product is: Permethrin (about 37%),1 also contains hydrocarbon solvent, triacetin mixture.2 The aim of this product is to kill some insects such as dog kennel, mosquitoes and some other insects. It is a very popular product during the gardening process. The main component of the analyzed product is permethrin, the chemical formula is C21H20Cl2O3. Permethrin is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of pyrethroid insecticides3. Permethrin was first used for cotton in 1977 and registered in 1979, its toxicity was studied by many laboratories and was eventually used for the crop after multiple years of studies. After carrying out further experiments, people found that this product is highly toxic to creatures in the water (such as fish). Since permethrin belongs to the pyrethroid member and can cause nervous system problems, due to its nature of interaction with sodium channel in the body of animals. During 2007 several searches were carried out and it was identified...
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