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To insects: lethal, it is used as a pesticide in many countries. To humans, depending on the level of exposure: skin and eye irritation, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, excessive sweating, seizures, cancer, death. On the matter of cancer, current medical opinion is undecided. However, in carefully controlled circumstances it is used without noticeable harmful side effects in successful treatment of things like head-lice.
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What does tectonic hazards mean?
tectonic hazards are where two plates rub together
What could be the conclusion for natural hazards?
consruction,casulties,and death all are natural hazards
Explain the difference between biological and chemical hazards?
Biological hazards can be things such a viruses, bacteria, and parasites that are in your food. Chemical hazards can be cleaning chemicals, perfumes, or lotions that get into your food.
Which type of scientist studies natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes?
A geologist studies natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
Causes of hazards?
The causes of hazards might include the weather, man made accidents like spills or even nuclear meltdowns. Other causes of hazards could include heavy traffic moving at high speeds.
What are the Risk characterization of malathion?
What are the risk characterization of malathion?
Will malathion kill paper wasp?
malathion is an evil warlock, he could do just about anything
Is malathion biodegradable?
No.
Does malathion kill roaches?
YEs Malathion can be used to kill roaches and many other pest but must be cautious while using.
What is the chemical formula of malathion?
Malathion is used as an insecticide. It has the chemical formula C10H19O6PS2 and contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorous and sulfur.
How much does malathion cost?
The cost of malathion varies depending on where it is purchased. It can be purchased for lower than twenty dollars. However, as the size of the product increases so does the price.
How do you get rid of Malathion odor?
best bet is to wear gloves !
What Treatment for green pepper leaves curl up?
malathion
Does Malathion cause Cancer?
According to the EPA Malathion has shown suggestive evidence in being a carcinogenic to lab rats (especially females). Malathion caused liver tumors in female rats at all dose levels used, while it only caused tumors in males at the two highest doses administered. (National Pesticide Information Center, 2001)ReferenceNational Pesticide Information Center (2001) Malathion: Technical Fact Sheet. Retrieved:May 16th 2009 From: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/malatech.pdf
How do you remove malathion from your hands?
Soap and water works well. Malathion is not really dangerous to humans except in fairly high concentrations. When California was spraying malathion to control the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Assemblyman BT Collins once drank a jar of it to demonstrate its safety. However, if you begin to experience tremors or muscle spasms, you should go to the Emergency Room and let the doctors have a look at you.
What are the hazards associated with cooling of food?
biological hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards, and physical hazards
How occupational hazards are classified?
Classifications for occupational hazards include physical hazards, chemical hazards, and biological hazards. Psychosocial hazards and mechanical hazards are the other two classifications.
