methamidophos
DESCRIPTION
Methamidophos. Geneizzel Gotuato Maria Angelica Duque. 5. Methamidophos. Outline of the Discussion. Methamidophos. Methamidophos. Chemical Formula: C 2 H 8 N0 2 PS Chemical Name: OS- dimethyl phosphoramidothioate - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Methamidophos Geneizzel Gotuato Maria Angelica Duque
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Methamidophos
Basic information
Uses
Symptoms/complications
Treatment
Outline of the Discussion
Methamidophos
• Chemical Formula: C2H8N02PS
• Chemical Name: OS-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate
• Name: Methamidophos
• Trade Names: Monitor, Tamaron, Filitox, Tamanox, Tarn, Patrole, Metamidofos Estrella; Methamidophos 60 WSC: Methedrin 60; Morithion; Red Star Alloran, Nitofol, Tamaron, Swipe, Nuratron, Vetaron, SRA 5172, and Tam
Methamidophos
Methamidophos is a residual and systemic organophosphate insecticide with both contact and ingestion properties to control insects such as aphids, flea beetles, worms, whiteflies, thrips, cabbage loopers, Colorado potato,beetles,potato,tubeworms,armyworm, mites, leafhoppers, and many others.
Methamidophos
Methamidophos is used in great quantities in ricefields in China. Rice–fish culture is common in the southern parts of China as well as in many other rice-producing countries
Uses
Methamidophos was found in dumplings (gyoza) manufactured in China for the Japanese market after a number of consumers became sick.
Uses
The sequence of development of systemic effects varies with the route of entry, and the onset of symptoms may be delayed up to 12 hours
Toxicity
• Vomiting• Diarrhea• Abdominal Cramping• Dizziness and sweating.• Nausea• Increased salivation• Lacrimation• Blurred vision• Constrictedpupils.
Symptoms
• convulsions• low blood pressure• cardiac irregularities• loss of reflexes• coma• respiratory arrest• paralysis of respiratory muscles• chronic health hazards• death
Complicatons
EyesHold eyelids open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes.
Treatment
SkinTake off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
Treatment
IngestionHave person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Treatment
InhalationMove person to fresh air. give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth.
Treatment
• http://www.pesticidemededucation.com/pheep/html/images/stories/cases/case9/c9_msds.pdf
• http://toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/Methamidophos
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamidophos
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