Chlorax-20 - Chlorpyrifos 20% EC - India Pesticides Limited
Chlorax-20 Insecticide by India Pesticides Limited
Chlorpyrifos 20% EC, an organophosphate insecticide. Match the intended crop and pest to the supplied pack before treatment. Do not use on ber, citrus or tobacco.
Active ingredient: Chlorpyrifos 20% EC.
Mode of action: IRAC Group 1B, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
Important restriction: Use on ber, citrus and tobacco is prohibited in India.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌾Paddy pest scope: IPL’s published overview names leaf roller, hispa, gall midge, stem borer and whorl maggot.
- 🌿Cotton pest scope: The same overview names aphids, bollworms and whiteflies.
- 🧠Defined nerve action: Chlorpyrifos interferes with an enzyme needed for normal nerve signalling in insects.
- 🧴Formulation distinction: Chlorax-20 is the 20% EC product, not Chlorax-50 or a mixed-active formulation.
- 🎯Target-led selection: Choose the product for a confirmed crop–pest match rather than an unspecified general pest problem.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | India Pesticides Limited |
| Technical Name | Chlorpyrifos 20% EC |
| IRAC MoA Code | 1B: acetylcholinesterase inhibitors |
| Chemical Group | Organophosphates |
| Formulation | EC: emulsifiable concentrate |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the supplied pack’s warning panel and precautions. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Chlorpyrifos belongs to IRAC Group 1B. Its insecticidal action disrupts normal nerve signalling.
- Reach the labelled target: Use only the current pack’s route and equipment for the intended crop and pest.
- Inhibit acetylcholinesterase: This enzyme normally helps stop a nerve signal; chlorpyrifos inhibits its function.
- Disrupt nerve function: The resulting disturbance affects the pest’s normal activity. Do not infer a guaranteed speed or duration of control.
Rotating brand names alone is not a change of mode of action. Follow local resistance-management advice and avoid treating every insect seen in the crop as a target pest.
Target Crops & Pests
The following crop–pest pairs are from IPL’s published manufacturer overview. They describe published brand scope, not a complete current label or application programme.
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Paddy |
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| Cotton |
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IPL’s 2021 published crop list also names brinjal, cabbage, onion and apple. Confirm their exact current label pest pairings before treatment; no recommendation is supplied here. Citrus in that historical list is excluded: chlorpyrifos use on ber, citrus and tobacco is prohibited in India.
Dosage & Application Guide
Use the exact current Chlorax-20 pack for the crop-specific quantity, water volume and harvest interval. The published pest list above is not a dosing instruction.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose / Acre | Water / Acre | Dose / Litre | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy | See label | See label | See label | Confirm |
| Cotton | See label | See label | See label | Confirm |
No single rate should be applied across these pests or crops. Confirm the complete crop–pest programme before measuring or mixing the product.
An unspecified waiting period is not a zero-day PHI. Do not substitute Chlorax-50 rates or calculate a tank dose from an unrelated chlorpyrifos product.
Check route, timing, repeat interval, maximum applications, re-entry and harvest precautions. Broad references to vegetables, fruit, termites, wood, seed or soil are not complete treatment directions.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Check crop and pest: Identify the pest and confirm the exact crop–pest pair on the current pack. Do not use on ber, citrus or tobacco.
- Measure the labelled programme: Use the stated product quantity and water volume; do not halve another strength’s rate or borrow another brand’s recipe.
- Use the specified method: Follow the pack’s route, equipment and timing. Do not infer a seed treatment, soil drench or structural termite treatment from a broad use description.
- Protect people and surroundings: Wear the label-specified protection, prevent drift and contamination of water, and observe entry and harvest restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chlorax-20 contain?Chlorpyrifos 20% EC, an organophosphate insecticide from India Pesticides Limited. It is not the same formulation as Chlorax-50.
Which pests are included in the published scope?The manufacturer overview names five paddy pests: leaf roller, hispa, gall midge, stem borer and whorl maggot. It also names aphids, bollworms and whiteflies in cotton. Confirm the current pack before use.
Can it be used on citrus because an older crop list mentions it?No. Chlorpyrifos use on ber, citrus and tobacco is prohibited in India; an older product description does not override that restriction.
Can I use a general chlorpyrifos tank dose?No. Obtain the current Chlorax-20 quantity and water instructions for the exact crop and pest. Different strengths and uses are not interchangeable.
Does a termite mention provide building-treatment instructions?No. Structural termite work needs complete approved site-specific directions and appropriate professional assessment. Do not use a broad product overview as a drilling, injection, soil-treatment or dilution recipe.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the supplied label and leaflet. Use only for the stated crop, target, dose, application conditions, waiting periods and precautions. Check current local restrictions and any buyer requirements for harvested produce.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing dust or spray and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after work.
Keep the product in its original closed container, away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent spray, spills and washings from contaminating water bodies. Do not reuse empty containers. If exposure or illness occurs, seek medical help and show the label.