Please note, this OEL/ADE monograph also applies to Avermectin B1a (CAS RN 65195-55-3) and Avermectin B1b (CAS RN 65195-56-4). Abamectin (also known as avermectin B1) is a mixture of macrocyclic lactones and is a fermentation product of the soil fungus Streptomyces avermitilis. Abamectin is used as an insecticide/miticide and acaricide. Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants. It is also registered for use as an indoor and outdoor bait for insects such as ants and roaches, waterbugs, and palmetto bugs. Abamectin is approved in Australia for preventive use against heartworm in dogs but only in endoparasiticide combination products that include oxibendazole and praziquantel.
Affygility Solutions has an occupational exposure limit (OEL) and control band assignment for this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This monograph also contains the acceptable daily exposure (ADE) value.
OEL Fastrac monographs are a cost-effective and convenient way to meet the requirements for PDEs (ADEs) contained in the EMA Guideline on setting health based exposure limits for use in risk identification in the manufacture of different medicinal products in shared facilities (EMA/CHMP/CVMP/SWP/169430/2012), as well as PIC/S and ANVISA requirements, and to obtain the following information:
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