Training Bulletin 9 Flashcards
What is the most common group of insecticides?
Parathion- A by product of the develpment of war gas.
Common insecticides to watch for?
Parathion, HETP, OMPA 2, TEPP, EPN
Where would you find them?
Storage as concentrates, commercial products in chemical warehouses, agricultural insecticidal spray companies.
How can they enter the body?
Through the skin, mouth, mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract.
Symptoms of exposure?
Headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, increased salivation, flow of tears and sweating.
What is the treatement?
Atropine given by a physician
What degree heat will turn these into a gas?
200 to 240 degress F
Which insecticide is water soluble?
OMPA