PBO (Piperonylbutoxide) which is a Synergist for various Pyrethroides in household biocides

Properties:
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
is a Glycolether and increases as a synergist the insecticide
potency of Pyrethroides (e.g. Permethrin, Cypermethrin) by the factor of 3 to 10.

Applications:
The
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
blocks in the body of the insects the detoxication of the adsorbed insecticides.
The insecticide activity of Pyrethrum will be increased by the factor of approx. 30
when
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
is added. In combination with insecticides
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
can kill e.g. crab louse, head louse, clothes louse, block mange affection, abate dermis infection in case of
parasite attack and reduce itchiness, althought itself it has no insecticide activity.
In water
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
is insoluble but very soluble in organic solvents. For bees and fishes
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
is it is not toxic.

Forms:
PBO ( Piperonylbutoxide )
is in sprays, oils, emulsions or in powders as synergist in
various house hold biocides / insecticides in trade.