Conversion of viscous liquid malathion into free flowing solids through co-inclusion in urea for multiple benefits
Conversion of viscous liquid malathion into free flowing solids through co-inclusion in urea for multiple benefits
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通过与尿素共包含,将粘稠液体马拉硫磷转化为自由流动固体,具有多种益处
DOI:
10.1007/s10847-016-0648-6
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发表时间:
2016
影响因子:
2.3
通讯作者:
A. Madan
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作者:
M. Dhall;A. Madan
In current investigation, malathion—a thick viscous liquid insecticide was successfully converted into free flowing solids through co-inclusion in urea for multiple benefits. Resulting fertilizer—insecticide amalgamation offer steep reduction in toxicity/odor and improved handling/formulation characteristics. Malathion (MA), a widely used organophosphate insecticide was accommodated in urea host lattice in presence of long chain rapidly complexing agent (RCA). MA is entrapped in cavities of hexagonal urea and is accordingly not accessible either to the surface/environment for inhalation or for dermal contact. Therefore, personnel engaged in handling of hazardous insecticide will not be exposed after its containment in urea lattice. Insects will be exposed to insecticide only after malathion urea co-inclusion complex (MAUCIC) comes in contact with water in soil/crops following switching on of water distribution/sprinkling system in the fields. Since, MA is engulfed in urea channels, steep reduction in petroleum like skunk odor of MA was observed. Rheological studies revealed better flow properties of MAUCIC in comparison to viscous liquid malathion. This also results in reduced cost of transportation/packaging. Minimum amount of RCA required for co-inclusion of MA in urea was determined calorimetrically. Formation of MAUCIC was characterized by FTIR, DSC, XRD and1H-NMR studies. Thermal studies revealed increase in heat of decomposition with corresponding increase in proportion of RCA in MAUCICs. MAUCIC complex revealed uniform formulation composition and improved dissolution profile of MA. Studies reveal fertilizer–insecticide amalgamation to be a useful technique for formulation of viscous insecticide into free flowing products with improved handling characteristics.