Born Learning Academy continues to find teachable moments for young kids in everyday activities. INDEPENDENCE, Ky. â Taking a quick trip to the grocery store and measuring ingredients for a favorite recipe may seem like simple, run-of-the-mill tasks, but for parents with small children they can be teachable moments.
Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an organic compound used as a component of pesticide formulations. It is a waxy white solid. It is a synergist. That is, despite having no pesticidal activity of its own, it enhances the potency of certain pesticides such as carbamates, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, and rotenone. It is a semisynthetic derivative of safrole.
Taylor offers simple drop tests for monitoring hydrogen peroxide at both low and high concentrations. Choose K-1825 (2 oz. reagents) or K-1826 (.75 oz. reagents) for a drop equivalency of 5 ppm. For testing higher levels choose K-1443 (2 oz. reagents), where 1 drop = 0.5% or 1%, depending on the sample size.