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Document ID (ISN)102749
CIS number 03-1539
Year 2003
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Title Toxicological profile for malathion
Bibliographic information U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology/Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, Sep. 2003. xix, 284p. Illus. Approx. 615 ref.
Internet access http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp154.pdf [in English]
Abstract This profile was prepared in accordance with guidelines set by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the EPA. The key literature related to the toxic effects of malathion is identified and reviewed. Contents: public health statement; health effects; chemical and physical information; production, importation, use and disposal; potential for human exposure; analytical methods; regulations and advisories; glossary. Health hazards include: effects on the nervous system (inhibition of acetylcholinesterase); cardiovascular effects (bradycardia, low blood pressure, atrio-ventricular conduction disturbances); ocular effects (irritation, blurred vision).
Descriptors (primary) USA; pesticides; malathion; toxicity evaluation; health hazards; toxicology
Descriptors (secondary) toxic effects; neurotoxic effects; literature survey; acetylcholinesterase; eye irritation; cardiological effects; criteria document; limitation of exposure; exposure evaluation; legislation; determination in biological matter; glossary; skin absorption
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Esters and salts
Agricultural chemicals