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Methomyl dust

Airborne particulate from white crystalline methomyl, a solid carbamate insecticide.

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

eye irritationblurred visionconstricted pupilssalivationabdominal crampsnauseavomitingbreathing difficultyweaknessmuscle twitchingliver damagekidney damagecholinesterase effects

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes methomyl as a white crystalline solid and identifies inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include eye and neurologic symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, breathing difficulty, weakness, muscle twitching, and liver and kidney damage.

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Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1
Physical Description White, crystalline solid with a slight, sulfur-like odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes; blurred vision, miosis; salivation; abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), muscle twitching; liver, kidney damage. Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, blood cholinesterase.

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