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Rodenticidal composition

US6689796B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2002
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N43/40
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A rodenticidal composition comprises a carrier together with a rodenticidally effective amount of a compound having formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are the same or different halogen selected from F, Cl and Br atoms. The preferred compound is bis(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)amine. The compounds of formula (I) are toxic to rodents, particularly rats, and yet have smell and taste acceptable to rodents.

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