BANEST 20

• Verified UPL identity: the official UPL India page identifies BANEST 20 as Chlorpyriphos 20% EC.
• Purpose-specific scope: UPL lists the product for structural termite treatment and woodwork rather than making a general crop claim.
• Pre- and post-construction directions: the brand page covers termite management during construction and in existing buildings.
• Label-defined dilution: UPL provides separate diluent directions for building treatment and woodwork treatment.
• Resistance-aware identification: the IRAC Group 1B classification is stated clearly so buyers can distinguish it from Group 3A and Group 4A termiticides.

Brand

UPL BANEST 20

Active Ingredient

Chlorpyriphos / Chlorpyrifos 20% w/w

Formulation

EC - emulsifiable concentrate

Product Type

Non-systemic structural termiticide

IRAC Group

1B - organophosphates

Primary Site of Action

Acetylcholinesterase inhibition

Target

Termites

Store Pack

1 L

1. Exposure: the non-systemic active ingredient acts when termites contact or ingest treated material; UPL also describes respiratory action.
2. Nerve-system disruption: Chlorpyriphos inhibits acetylcholinesterase, interrupting normal nerve-signal regulation in the target pest.
3. Barrier treatment: when applied correctly under the current directions and relevant IS 6313 procedure, the treatment is intended to protect structural zones or treated wood from termites.

IRAC Group 1B identifies the mode of action; it is not a safety grade or a quality score. Do not repeatedly substitute another Group 1B organophosphate and call it a resistance rotation. Any alternative treatment must independently match the structural use, target and current label.

No area-coverage promise, drilling interval, application volume, residual duration or re-entry time is added here because those details are not stated on the current UPL product page. A trained operator must follow the current physical pack, DFU, building conditions and applicable IS 6313 procedure.

• Use trained personnel: structural anti-termite treatment requires correct inspection, preparation, measurement, delivery and sealing. Do not improvise a do-it-yourself procedure from a product-page summary.
• Wear protective equipment: use long sleeves, long trousers, chemical-resistant gloves, closed footwear, goggles and suitable respiratory protection while measuring, mixing and applying.
• Avoid exposure: prevent contact with the mouth, eyes and skin and avoid inhaling mist or vapour. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew while handling the concentrate.
• Control fire risk: the EC concentrate is solvent based, and UPL's woodwork direction uses kerosene oil. Keep concentrate, mixture and treated work away from heat, sparks, flame and smoking.
• Protect water and occupants: prevent runoff, surplus mixture and equipment washings from reaching drains, wells, ponds or other water bodies. Keep children, animals and unprotected people away as directed on the current label.
• Store securely: retain the product in its original labelled container, locked away from food and feed, in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from heat and open flame. Never reuse an empty pesticide container.

Possible organophosphate exposure symptoms on the statutory Chlorpyriphos 20% EC label include headache, giddiness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, excessive tears and salivation. Move an inhalation-exposed person to fresh air. Wash contaminated skin with soap and plenty of water. Rinse affected eyes gently with clean water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, seek medical attention promptly and do not induce vomiting unless directed by the attending physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

The statutory formulation label identifies atropine and pralidoxime/PAM as medical antidotal treatment. These are for qualified medical professionals only; this page does not provide a self-treatment dose. Take the current product label to the treating doctor.

Always read and follow the current official UPL BANEST 20 label and directions-for-use document. The physical pack is the final authority for dilution, treatment method, PPE, ventilation, fire control, restricted access, storage, disposal, first aid and medical advice. Structural pesticide work should be performed by trained, suitably equipped personnel. This product page does not replace the label, IS 6313 or professional pest-management advice.