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Product Name : Spinosad
CAS NO : 131929-60-7
Molecular Formula : C41H65NO10
Structural Formula:
CAS NO : 131929-60-7
Molecular Formula : C41H65NO10
Structural Formula:

Spinosad is an insecticide available as a 0.9% topical solution for the treatment of head pediculosis in adults and children from 4 years of age. It should be applied to dry hair and left on for 10 minutes before rinsing out. Spinosad has ovicidal activity and therefore nit combing is not necessary; a second application is only required if live lice are seen 7 days after the firs! treatment. The solution contains benzyl alcohol which may cause fatal 'gasping syndrome' in neonates
It is also used as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide.