Neem Oil is definitely the most powerful and concentrated by product form the Neem tree. Neem Oil is rendered from the kernel of the fruit. Neem Oil-cold pressed is extracted without heating, or using any chemicals or petrochemicals to retain all the well-balanced nutrients in the oil, some of which would otherwise be destroyed.
Neem Oil emerges as the alternative to the chemical pesticides, due to its bio-degradability, relatively low toxicity and botanical nature. The smell of the oil is a bit strong, but is a very good repellent for pests. Neem Oil has various uses, other than in agriculture, as medicinal, public health care, cosmetic and veterinary applications.
Uses in Crop Protection
Neem Oil pest control has several advantages compared to chemical pesticides such as,
• Non-toxic, Biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
• Insect repellant and anti feedant.
• Stops sucking and eating of leaves by insects.
• Reduces the laying and hatching of eggs by insects.
• Compatible even with chemical pesticide.
• Lowers the use of chemical insecticides.
Physiochemical Properties
NATURE - NON DRYING, BITTER
COLOR - BROWN
ODOUR - GARLIC, REPULSIVE
MOI / INSOLUBLE
IMPURITIES % BY MASS - 0.3 % - 0.5 %
REFRACTIVE INDEX 40° C - 1.4615 - 1.4705
SAPONIFICATION VALUE - 180 - 305
ACID VALUE - 15 - 20
IODINE VALUE - 65 - 80
SPECIFIC GRAVITY - 0.9087 – 0.9289
Shelf Life
C temperature. - 35Neem Oil is stable for a longer period of more than 2 years, if stored in room temperature. To avoid solidification maintain min 30
Packing
Normally packed in 200 HDPE / MS barrels. Can be packed in any required pack size.