| Document ID (ISN) | 61143 |
| CIS number |
93-1967 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kangas J., Laitinen S., Jauhiainen A., Savolainen K. |
| Title |
Exposure of sprayers and plant handlers to mevinphos in Finnish greenhouses |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1993, Vol.54, No.4, p.150-157. Illus. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
The exposure of sprayers and plant handlers to mevinphos, a toxic organophosphate insecticide, was evaluated in eight flower-growing greenhouses, in order to assess an appropriate re-entry interval after application. The method of application considerably affected the levels of mevinphos in greenhouse air and on the foliage. The Finnish occupational exposure limit for mevinphos (100µg/m3) was exceeded during the use of non-thermal foggers. Usually, however, the concentration in the breathing zone was below 10µg/m3 9-12h after application; the half-life was 9.2h. These data provide evidence that the main route of exposure is dermal, a conclusion supported by the excellent correlation between dermal exposure and the amount of mevinphos on the foliage. The calculated re-entry interval was approximately 4.5h. However, that interval is likely to be too short in practice because the risk of dermal exposure is considerable for more than 10h after application. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
mevinphos; pesticides; intervals between exposures; exposure evaluation; insecticides |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
flowers; inhalation; flower and perfume-plant growing; crop protection; skin absorption |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Finland |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
Esters and salts
Agricultural chemicals
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