An ingredient in a formulated pesticide product which will not prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate any pest and which is intentionally included in the product. Includes carriers and materials which dilute the active ingredient.
Ingredient in a drug or pesticide product that does not contribute to the intended activity of the product.
Formulant which by itself does not add materially to effectiveness for the purpose for which the preparation is intended e.g. solvent, emulsifier, diluent, carrier.
Ingredient which does not have pesticidal activity in a pesticide product, but which is intentionally added as part of the formulated product. Examples include wetting and spreading agents, solvents, baits such as sugar, starches, dust carriers such as talc and clay, fillers, propellants in aerosol dispensers, and emulsifiers.
An ingredient in a product which does not contribute to the products function.(empty)(empty)
A substance contained in a product that will, by itself, not add materially to the effectiveness of the product. Many inert ingredients are poisonous and/or hazardous.
Nonreactive components in a pesticide formulation or product used to "carry" the active ingredient.
Substances that are not active, such as water, petroleum distillates, talc, corn meal, or soaps. When discussing pesticides, inert ingredients do not attack a particular pest, but some are chemically or biologically active, causing health and environmental problems.
An ingredient in a pesticide product not intended to destroy or control a pest, but rather used to dissolve, dilute, propel, or stabilize the active ingredient in the pesticide product. Inert ingredients may have other effects.
A substance other than the active ingredient which is intentionally included in a product to make it easier to use or more efficient. Inert ingredients may have harmful or toxic effects
any ingredient of a pesticide product that is not the active ingredient. Inert ingredients are not displayed on the product label and are often highly toxic. They are added to increase the potency of the active ingredient, or to act as a carrier (aiding in dispersion or adherence).
A substance that is not an active ingredient and that is included in a formulation for reasons other than pesticidal activity. Functions of inert ingredients include diluting the pesticide, making it safer, making it more effective, making it easier to measure and mix, making it easier to apply, and making it more convenient to handle. Despite being called "inert" and not being toxic to pests, these substances can be biologically or chemically active, and can cause environmental and health problems. In some countries, they are listed on the label.
Is any substance in the pesticide formulation of spray mixture which has no pesticide activity.
In chemical products; these are the parts of the chemical make-up of the substance (often solvents) which do not, say in the case of insecticides or insect repellants, kill or repel the insects, but instead aid with the dispersal or formulation of the active ingredients which do the work. (See also Active Ingredients).
That part of a compound without toxic or killing properties, sometimes called the carrier.
Pesticide components such as solvents, carriers, dispersants, and surfactants that are not active against target pests. Not all inert ingredients are innocuous.
An ingredient lacking in activity, reactivity or effect.
