Methamidophos Geneizzel Gotuato Maria Angelica Duque

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Methamidophos

Basic information

Uses

Symptoms/complications

Treatment

Outline of the Discussion

Methamidophos

• Chemical Formula: C2H8N02PS

• Chemical Name: OS-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate

• Name: Methamidophos

• Trade Names: Monitor, Tamaron, Filitox, Tamanox, Tarn, Patrole, Metamidofos Estrella; Methamidophos 60 WSC: Methedrin 60; Morithion; Red Star Alloran, Nitofol, Tamaron, Swipe, Nuratron, Vetaron, SRA 5172, and Tam

Methamidophos

Methamidophos is a residual and systemic organophosphate insecticide with both contact and ingestion properties to control insects such as aphids, flea beetles, worms, whiteflies, thrips, cabbage loopers, Colorado potato,beetles,potato,tubeworms,armyworm, mites, leafhoppers, and many others.

Methamidophos

Methamidophos is used in great quantities in ricefields in China. Rice–fish culture is common in the southern parts of China as well as in many other rice-producing countries

Uses

Methamidophos was found in dumplings (gyoza) manufactured in China for the Japanese market after a number of consumers became sick.

Uses

The sequence of development of systemic effects varies with the route of entry, and the onset of symptoms may be delayed up to 12 hours

Toxicity

• Vomiting• Diarrhea• Abdominal Cramping• Dizziness and sweating.• Nausea• Increased salivation• Lacrimation• Blurred vision• Constrictedpupils.

Symptoms

• convulsions• low blood pressure• cardiac irregularities• loss of reflexes• coma• respiratory arrest• paralysis of respiratory muscles• chronic health hazards• death

Complicatons

EyesHold eyelids open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes.

Treatment

SkinTake off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.

Treatment

IngestionHave person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Treatment

InhalationMove person to fresh air. give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth.

Treatment

• http://www.pesticidemededucation.com/pheep/html/images/stories/cases/case9/c9_msds.pdf

• http://toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/Methamidophos

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamidophos

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