An Indigenously Developed Insecticidal Aerosol

  • R. N. Varma Armed Forces Medical College, Poona
  • B. Mahadevan Armed Forces Medical College, Poona
  • A. K. Ganguly Armed Forces Medical College, Poona
  • N.D.P. Karani Armed Forces Medical College, Poona
Keywords: Indigenously produced, Insecticidal aerosols

Abstract

A total of 6 "Test" insecticidal aerosols (TA-I to VI) indigenously produced were tested during the years 1966-67 as suitable replacements for imported aerosols.TA-I produced deep yellow staining and a yellowish spray mist. Its capacity was only 120 ml fluid. TA-III types II and III containing modified aerosol formulation with "Esso solvent 3245" and mineral turpentine oil (Burmah Shell)and Freon 12 11 (all indigenous)were comparable to he "SRA" in insecticidial efficacy. The container was also manufactured in the country and it compared well with the "SRA" in construction, resistance against rough usage and mechanical function. They were both finally approved for introduction in the services as replacement for imported aerosols. TA-IV performed well in inscticidial assessment, but the aerosols formulation. TA-V and VI were similar to TA-III types II and III respectively.
Published
2014-05-23
How to Cite
Varma, R., Mahadevan, B., Ganguly, A., & Karani, N. (2014). An Indigenously Developed Insecticidal Aerosol. Defence Science Journal, 19(4), 273-281. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.19.7501
Section
Research Papers