*TB 9- Organic Phosphates - Insecticides

Question 1

When insecticides come in contact with the skin, scrub with soap and water for ____ minutes.

Answer 1

15 min

Question 2

If insecticides are swallowed, make patient vomit by giving what?

Answer 2

Warm salty or soapy water

Question 3

Low heats of ___ to ___ °F can break down insecticide products to form a gas

Answer 3

200 to 240°F

Question 4

Insecticides _____ (are/are not?) soluble in water.

Answer 4

Are not

Question 5

Which insecticide is soluble in water?

Answer 5

OMPA

Question 6

For occupancies that store insecticides, provide at least ___ units of fire extinguishers outside and adjacent to storage room.

Which extinguishers are preferred?

Answer 6

2 units

CO2 and dry powder extinguishers

Question 7

The most commonly used group of insecticides is _____ and has been referred to as “nerve gas.”

Answer 7

Parathion

Question 8

What are some common organic phosphate insecticides?

Answer 8

Parathion
TEPP
HETP
EPN
OMPA

Question 9

When insecticides come in contact with the eyes, flush with water for ____ minutes.

Answer 9

15 min