Captox-Spray Microemulsions

Name of Inventors :

  1. Tri Puspita Roska
  2. Risdayanti Rauf
  3. Syahidah Sahati
  4. Jasmine Istighfarina Hasan

Institution : Universitas Hasanuddin

Description :

Captox Spray microemulsion is a treatment formulation and termite control of Captotermes sp in the form of emulsifiable spray. The addition of the oil phase can provide maintenance to the wood by increasing the moisture so that the wood is not dry. All materials used in the formulation are non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials. Leaves belimbing wuluh contains several chemical compounds that are thought to effectively inhibit insect pests. The compounds according to some studies consist of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, saponins and tannins.

Captox Spray microemulsion is commonly used sprayed, although it can also be used in other ways. The use of Captox spray can be done with a simple, more economical, preservative that enters in very thin wood. If there are cracks in the wood, the penetration of preservatives is certainly easier. This method can be used for temporary preservation (prophylactic treatment) to prevent attacks of termites or fungi. In addition, it can be used to eradicate termites or wood destroyers (repressive).

Events : Thailand Inventors Day 2018