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Methyl Parathion
CAS ID #: 298-00-0
Affected Organ Systems: Hematological (Blood Forming), Neurological (Nervous System)
Cancer Classification: None
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Chemical Classification: Organophosphates and carbamatesSummary:
Methyl parathion is an insecticide that does not occur naturally in the environment. Pure methyl parathion exists as white crystals. Impure methyl parathion is a brownish liquid that smells like rotten eggs.
Methyl parathion is used to kill insects on farm crops, especially cotton. The EPA now restricts how methyl parathion can be used and applied; only trained people are allowed to spray it. Methyl parathion can no longer be used on food crops commonly consumed by children.
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- Page last updated: March 3, 2011
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