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ID (ISN) del documento45436
Número CIS 86-220
ISBN(s) 92-4-154180-6
Año 1984
Número de serie Environmental Health Criteria 40
Título Endosulfan
Información bibliográfica World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1984. 62p. Illus. Bibl. Price: SF.8.00.
Resumen The main hazard associated with this insecticide is acute intoxication through overexposure. It is classified by WHO as a moderately hazardous technical product. Endosulfan can be absorbed following ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. It is readily metabolised and excreted and does not accumulate in the body. On acute intoxication, neurological manifestations may occur; lung oedema and cyanosis may precede death in cases of massive intoxication. Other important aspects covered: identity, analytical methods and sources of exposure; distribution in the environment; toxicology; effects on man, animals and the environment.
Descriptores (primarios) OMS; endosulfan; limitación de la exposición; toxicología; pesticidas
Descriptores (secundarios) metabolización; toma de muestras y análisis; efectos biológicos; absorción cutánea
Tipo de documento E - Libros, informes, actas
Tema(s) Agricultura, pesca, cría de ganado
Broad subject area(s)
Navegación por categoria(s) Heterocyclic compounds
Agricultural chemicals