chemicals Flashcards

1
Q

LD 50 means what?

A

lethal dose 50% (animals tested (rats))

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2
Q

What are the two types of poisoning?

A

acute

chronic

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3
Q

absorption rates on body
Worst?
Less?

A

genital, head - most absorption

less: hand and forearm

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4
Q

PPE ?

minimum

A

personal protective equipment

1hard hat
2longsleeved coveralls
3united chemical resistant rubber gloves
4rubber boots

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5
Q

what to avoid

A

1fabric baseball caps
2cloth or leather gloves, shoes, or boots
3natural rubber or plastic gloves (not resistent to pesticides)
3avoid things that are absorbant

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6
Q

TAKE HOME MESSAGE

There are POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES TO CONVENTIONAL and

A

ORGANIC production

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7
Q

WE ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO LIVE IN A SOCIETY WHERE WE CAN AFFORD

A

HIGHER PROCED ORGANIC PRODUCT

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8
Q

QUESTION…
CAN WE ECONOMICALLY GROW CROPS WITHOUT THE USE OF ?
AN EVER INCREASING GLOBAL POPULATIONS

A

pesticides?

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