Azinphos-methyl dust

Airborne particulate from colorless crystals or brown waxy azinphos-methyl insecticide solid.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

constricted pupilseye acheblurred visiontearingrunny noseheadachechest tightnesswheezinglaryngeal spasmsalivationblue skinloss of appetitenauseavomitingdiarrheasweatingmuscle twitchingparalysisconvulsionslow blood pressurerespiratory-system effectscentral-nervous-system effectscardiovascular effectscholinesterase effects

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes azinphos-methyl as colorless crystals or a brown waxy insecticide solid and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurologic, cardiovascular, and cholinesterase-related symptoms.

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Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

Physical Description Colorless crystals or a brown, waxy solid. Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms Miosis; ache eyes; blurred vision, lacrimation; rhinorrhea; headache; chest tightness, wheezing, laryngeal spasm; salivation; cyanosis; anorexia; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; sweating; twitching, paralysis, convulsions; low blood pressure. Target Organs respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood cholinesterase.

Controls

enclose organophosphate pesticide solid handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
prevent skin absorption and contact
use appropriate particulate respiratory protection
prevent contaminated-surface and take-home exposure