Propetamphos technical is a yellowish, oily liquid at room temperature and a moderately
toxic acaricide and insecticide. It is sparingly soluble in water, but very soluble in acetone,
chloroform, ethanol, and hexane. U.S. EPA has classified propetamphos both as a GUP and
RUP, indicating that its handling should be done by certified, qualified, and applicators.
Propetamphos is used to control cockroaches, flies, ants, ticks, moths, fleas, and mosquitoes
in households and where vector eradication is necessary to protect public health. It
is also used in veterinary applications to combat parasites such as ticks, lice, and mites in
livestock. The formulations of propetamphos include aerosols, emulsified concentrates,
liquids, and powders. In veterinary applications, the insecticide is used for the control of
ticks, lice, and mites in livestock. Commercial products include aerosols, emulsified concentrates,
liquids, and powders.
