TB 9 Organic Phosphates - Insecticides Flashcards
The most commonly used of the group of insecticides, ____, is a by-product of the development of war gas by the Germans in World War II, and has been referred to as “____.”
parathion / nerve gas
Organic phosphate insecticides are sold under many trade names.
- Parathion
- HETP
- OMPA II
- TEPP
- EPN
They are usually found in storage as ___ and commercial products in chemical warehouses and agricultural insecticidal spray companies throughout the city.
concentrates
Organic phosphate insecticides are ____ through the skin, mouth, mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract.
readily absorbed
They are only slightly irritating and give little immediate warning. They impair the ___ of the body and in extreme cases death results.
nervous system
Headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, increased salivation, flow of tears and sweating may result from ____.
exposure
The pupils of the eye become ___ and vision is impaired.
smaller
The muscles in the eyelids and tongue may twitch, ‘ followed by _____ of the entire body.
generalized muscle spasms
Overall muscular weakness may result in an inability to breathe, requiring _____.
artificial respiration
_____ is the antidote. The amount of ___ to be given depends upon the symptoms and should be administered by a physician,
Atropine
Eyes: Contact by eyes may cause temporary blindness. Flush with water immediately and continue for at least ___.
fifteen minutes
Skin: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and scrub skin with soap and water for ____.
fifteen minutes
Internal: If swallowed, make patient vomit by giving ____.
warm salty or soapy water.
Inhalation: Remove patient from contaminated atmosphere; keep him under continuous observation. Be prepared to administer _____.
artificial respiration
High or sustained heat will break down and destroy these compounds. Low heat, _____. can break down the product to form a gas.
200* to 240* F
