Calumet ORCHEX 796

Product Description

Calumet ORCHEX 796 is a proven and dependable agricultural spray oil designed to enhance crop health and combat pests effectively. Whether you’re a farmer, orchardist, or vegetable grower, ORCHEX 796 provides essential benefits for your crops. Let’s explore its features, certifications, safety considerations, and more.

Performance of Calumet ORCHEX 796

• Effective Pest Control: ORCHEX 796 eliminates scale insects and mites at various life stages by inducing hypoxia or suffocation.
• Resistance Prevention: Insects cannot develop resistance to this method of pest control when used as directed.
• Optimal Molecular Weight: Ensures low phytotoxicity to crops while maximizing pesticidal strength.
• High Paraffinicity: Modifies leaf and insect surface wax, facilitating penetration and insect control.
• Low Surface Tension: Maximizes spreading coverage and enhances pesticide attachment to insect cuticles and plant surfaces.
• Low Water Solubility: Provides resistance to rain wash-off, extending pesticide longevity.

Features of Calumet ORCHEX 796

1. Assured Safety: Extensive toxicology testing confirms that ORCHEX 796, when used as approved, is inherently low in toxicity to people, animals, crops, and beneficial insects.
2. Dependable Quality: Registered with the U.S. EPA and manufactured under rigorous quality control standards.
3. Inert Ingredient Classification: Suitable for various crops, including tree crops, nut crops, row crops, vegetables, and ornamental trees.

Certifications and Approvals

• U.S. EPA Registration: ORCHEX 796 is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• OMRI Listed: Approved for organic use.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Non-Toxic: Safe for handling and minimal risk to humans, animals, and beneficial insects.
• Rain-Resistant: Prevents wash-off and seepage into the soil.
• Neutralization Number: Extremely low (0.013), ensuring crop safety.

Recommended Applications

ORCHEX 796 is suitable for the following crops (among others):

Tree Crops, Nut Crops, and Row Crops

• Almonds
• Cherries
• Lemons
• Oranges (Valencia, Hamlin, Navel)
• Apples
• Cotton
• Olives
• Pears
• Grapes
• Strawberries
• Corn
• Soybeans
• Potatoes
• Sugar Beets
• Tomatoes

Vegetables

• Beans
• Celery
• Melons
• Sweet Corn
• Cabbage
• Peppers
• Squash
• Lettuce
• Tobacco

Ornamental and Shade Trees

• Apple
• Dogwood
• Birch
• Magnolia
• Conifers
• Holly
• Oak

Specifications (Typical Properties)

• Viscosity (SUS @ 100°F): 74.7
• Flash Point (COC): 198°C (388°F)
• Pour Point: -17°C (1°F)
• Color (ASTM): L0.5 (pale yellow)
• Unsulfonated Residue: 92.0%
• Specific Gravity @ 60/60°F: 0.8505
• FDA 21 CFR 178.3620 ©: Pass

Industries Where Calumet ORCHEX 796 Is Popular

Calumet ORCHEX 796 is widely used in the following industries:

1. Agriculture: Essential for crop protection in orchards, vineyards, and row crops.
2. Horticulture: Used in nurseries, greenhouses, and landscape management.
3. Forestry: Effective for pest control in tree plantations and forests.

Price of Calumet ORCHEX 796

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Viscosity

ORCHEX 796 exhibits a viscosity range optimized for effective coverage during spraying. Its low viscosity ensures thorough leaf penetration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Calumet ORCHEX 796

1. Q: Can I use ORCHEX 796 in organic farming?
   • A: Yes, ORCHEX 796 is OMRI listed and approved for organic use.
2. Q: Is it safe for beneficial insects like bees?
   • A: Yes, ORCHEX 796 has minimal impact on beneficial insects when used correctly.
3. Q: How often should I apply ORCHEX 796?
   • A: Application frequency depends on crop type, pest pressure, and weather conditions.