Carbophenothion
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Carbophenothion also known as Stauffer R 1303 as for the manufacturer, Stauffer Chemical,[3] is a organophosphorus chemical compound.[4] It was used as a pesticide for citrus fruits[5] under the name of Trithion.[6] Carbophenothion was used as a insecticide and acaricide.[1][7] Although not used anymore, it’s still a restricted use pesticide in the United States.[6] The chemical is identified in the US as an extremely hazardous substance according to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.[8]
Toxicity
Carbophenothion affects the nervous system as an indirect cholinesterase inhibitor.[5] Symptoms of poisoning include headache, blurred vision, weakness, nausea, discomfort in the chest, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, sweating and pinpoint pupils. It’s highly toxic when eaten and almost as toxic when absorbed through the skin.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 “Chemical report”. UK: University of Hertfordshire. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 “Chemicalbook product entry”. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- ↑ “carbophenothion (Trithion) Chemical Fact Sheet 5/84”. Pesticide Management Education Program. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
- ↑ Kegley, S.E., Hill, B.R., Orme S., Choi A.H. “Carbophenothion – Identification, toxicity, use, water pollution potential, ecological toxicity and regulatory information”. Pesticide Action Network. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 CAMEO Chemicals. “Cameochemicals data page”. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 “Extension Toxicology Network page”. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- ↑ “Alanwood chemical page”. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- ↑ Template:Cite document
- ↑ “EXTOXNET Pesticide Information Profile on Carbophenthion”. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
External links
- “Toxipedia page”. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
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