NOMENCLATURE
Common name thiabendazole
IUPAC name
2-(thiazol-4-yl)benzimidazole; 2-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)benzimidazole
Chemical Abstracts name
2-(4-thiazolyl)-1H-benzimidazole
CAS RN [148-79-8] EEC no. 205-725-8
APPLICATIONS
Mode of action
Systemic fungicide with protective and curative action. Thiabendazole forms a protective deposit on the treated surface of fruit and tubers.
Uses
As a mainly post-harvest fungicide for the control of Aspergillus, Botrytis, Ceratocystis, Cercospora, Cladosporium, Colletotrichum, Corticium, Diaporthe, Diplodia, Fusarium, Gibberella, Gloeosporium, Oospora, Penicillium, Phoma, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia, Septoria, Thielaviopsis, Verticillium spp., etc., in avocados, bananas, chicory, citrus fruit, some cucurbits, mangoes, mushrooms, ornamentals, pome fruit, potatoes, strawberries and other crops. Also used for foliar application (on fruits and vegetables), seed treatment and stem injection application.
Formulation types
Thiabendazole 98%TC
Thiabendazole 50%SC
Thiabendazole 60%WDG
Packing details
10ML ~200L for liquid formulations, 1G~25KG for solid formulations |
