*TB 9- Organic Phosphates - Insecticides Flashcards
(9 cards)
When insecticides come in contact with the skin, scrub with soap and water for ____ minutes.
15 min
When insecticides come in contact with the eyes, flush with water for ____ minutes.
15 min
If insecticides are swallowed, make patient vomit by giving what?
Warm salty or soapy water
Low heats of ___ to ___ °F can break down insecticide products to form a gas
200 to 240°F
Insecticides _____ (are/are not?) soluble in water.
Are not
Which insecticide is soluble in water?
OMPA
For occupancies that store insecticides, provide at least ___ units of fire extinguishers outside and adjacent to storage room.
Which extinguishers are preferred?
2 units
CO2 and dry powder extinguishers
The most commonly used group of insecticides is _____ and has been referred to as “nerve gas.”
Parathion
What are some common organic phosphate insecticides?
Parathion TEPP HETP EPN OMPA