Table 1 Characteristics of different LLIN brands distributed
Brand name | Product type | Insecticide concentration | Denier | Shape | Manufacturer | WHOPES approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interceptor® | Alpha-cypermethrin coated on polyester | 200 mg/m2 | 100 | Circular | BASF | Full |
LifeNet® | Deltamethrin incorporated into polypropylene | 8,5 g/kg | 100 | Rectangular | BAYER | Interim |
MAGNet™ | Alpha-cypermethrin incorporated into polyethylene | 5,8 g/kg | 150 ± 7% | Rectangular | V.K.A polymers | Full |
Netprotect® | Deltamethrin incorporated into polyethylene | 68 mg/m2 | 118 | Rectangular | Bestnet | withdrawn |
Olyset® Net | Permethrin incorporated into polyethylene | 1000 mg/m2 | 150 | Rectangular | Sumitomo Chemical | Full |
PermaNet® 2.0 R | Deltamethrin coated on polyester | 55 mg/m2 | 100 | Rectangular | Vestergaard Group | Full |
PermaNet® 2.0 C | Deltamethrin coated on polyester | 55 mg/m2 | 100 | Circular | Vestergaard Group | Full |
Yorkool® LN | Deltamethrin coated on polyester | 55 mg/m2 | 100 | Rectangular | Tianjin Yorkool | Full |