TB 009- Organic Phosphates- Insecticides Flashcards

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What are organic phosphates/ insecticides?

A

The most commonly used group of insecticides, parathion, is a by- product of the war gas the Germans used during WWII—> “nerve gas”

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The most common organic phosphates/ insecticides are?

A
Parathion
HETP
OMPA II
TEPP
EPN
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Where are organic phosphates usually found?

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In storage of warehouses and agricultural insecticides spray companies throughout the city, stored as concentrates and commercial products

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What is the treatment for Organic phosphates/ Insecticides?

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Atropine

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