ABSTRACT

This work offers concise, detailed information on the toxicological properties of, and safe handling practices for, pesticides. It provides an overview of the registration process, registration procedures and supplemental registration. An alphabetic listing of over 800 chemicals, including their applications - from insecticides and growth regulators to herbicides, repellents and synergists - is provided.

part I|24 pages

Regulations and Safety

chapter 1|6 pages

The Registration Process

chapter 2|4 pages

Federal and State Cooperation

chapter 3|4 pages

Cancellation and Suspension Rules

chapter 4|8 pages

General Safety Issues

part II|81 pages

Toxicology

chapter 5|15 pages

Organophosphate Insecticides

chapter 6|7 pages

N-Methyl Carbamate Insecticides

chapter 7|10 pages

Solid Organochlorine Insecticides

chapter 8|11 pages

Insecticides of Biological Origin

chapter 10|9 pages

Arsenic Compounds

part III|165 pages

Properties, Action, and Toxicological Database