Document ID (ISN) | 46708 |
CIS number |
86-1538 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
Year |
1986 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Hu X., Lu Y., Xue S., Ling Y., Gu X. |
Title |
Toxicity of dipterex: a field study |
Bibliographic information |
June 1986, Vol.43, No.6, p.414-419. Illus. 11 ref. |
Abstract |
Results of historical surveillance data collected 1977-1982 and of a field-study conducted 1983-1984 in a dipterex (a commonly used organophosphorus insecticide) packing workshop. The findings suggest that both airborne and skin contamination by dipterex contribute to the inhibition of blood cholinesterase, though poisoning during the hot seasons can be attributed mainly to absorption through the skin. At the MAC level suggested recently (0.5mg/m3) exposure to dipterex is shown to lead to a mild but appreciable inhibition of blood cholinesterase. Thus even a MAC level of 0.5mg/m3 will only provide for relative safety. |
Descriptors (primary) |
toxic effects; enzyme inhibition; organophosphorus compounds; chlorophos; insecticides; agriculture; cholinesterase |
Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; toxicity evaluation; skin absorption |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals Blood diseases Esters and salts Agriculture
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