Epazote Seed Extract
CAS No.: 89997-47-7
Part Used: Seed
Appearance: Fine Brownish Yellow Powder
Specifications: 4:1
Botanical source:Chenopodium ambrosioides
Synonyms:Epazote Powder
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Appearance: Fine Brownish Yellow Powder | Particle Size: 80 Mesh |
Loss on Drying: NMT 5.0% | Ash Content: NMT 5.0% |
Total Plate Count: <10,000 cfu/g | Total Yeast & Mold: <1000 cfu/g |
E. Coli: Negative | Salmonella: Negative |
Arsenic (As): NMT 2ppm | Lead (Pb): NMT 3ppm |
Cadmium (Cd): NMT 1ppm | Mercury(Hg): NMT 0.1ppm |
Epazote is an annual perennial herb, whose fruit contains effective insect repellent components, so it is used to repel mosquitoes. Epazote seed extract's appearance is an earthy yellow fine powder, which is often soluble in water. The main components include volatile oil, rosin carvone and schizonone.
Epazote seed extract is used as a natural pesticide, because it contains essential oil which has fumigating effect on grain storage pests, and can be used to kill the housefly, cabbage insect, phyllotreta striolata fabricius etc.
1. Plant insecticides
2. Treatment for fish diseases
3. Repeling the mosquitoes
2. Storage: Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight;
3. Lead time: Usually 7-10days after order confirmed;
4. Shelf Life: 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions;