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Document ID (ISN)60013
CIS number 93-617
ISBN(s) 92-4-157142-X
Year 1992
Convention or series no. Environmental Health Criteria 142
Author(s)
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS)
Title Alpha-cypermethrin
Bibliographic information World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1992. 112p. ca. 100 ref. Price: CHF 16.00 (CHF 11.20 in developing countries).
Abstract With good work practices, hygiene measures and safety precautions, the use of alpha-cypermethrin is unlikely to present a hazard to those occupationally exposed to it. In a study of exposure during formulation, mild skin sensations were the only reported effects. Detailed summaries in French and Spanish.
Descriptors (primary) agricultural chemicals; IPCS; toxicity evaluation; insecticides; toxicology; cipermethrin
Descriptors (secondary) literature survey; ILO; criteria document; WHO; exposure evaluation; UNEP
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceWHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Esters and salts
Agricultural chemicals