TB #9 Organic Phosphates - Insecticides

Question 1

Organic phosphate insecticides are readily absorbed through the __

Answer 1

Skin, mouth, mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract

Question 2

__ is the antidote

Answer 2

Atropine

Question 3

__ to__ can break down the product to form a gas

Answer 3

200 degrees Fahrenheit, 240 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 4

__ are not soluble in water

Answer 4

Insecticides

Question 5

Best control is a decontamination process using large quantities of __ or greater lye solution

Answer 5

Five percent

Question 6

Good fire prevention practices __

Answer 6

Limited amount of storage, adequate warning signs, a special cabinet or locker containing all necessary emergency equipment, recommend to all civilian personnel that they should receive adequate training relative to the hazards, emergency procedures and first aid, provide at least two units of fire extinguishers outside and adjacent to storage room- CO2 and dry powder are preferred