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Monocrotophos--worker safety

C Schulze-Rosario1, R Loosli

  • 1Ciba-Geigy Limited, Basel, Switzerland.

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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Monocrotophos exposure can occur through skin contact or ingestion, with both routes posing risks. However, prompt medical treatment is effective, and standard safety measures allow for safe use in agriculture.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Toxicology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Monocrotophos is a widely used organophosphate pesticide in plant protection.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential health risks, including dermal exposure and cholinesterase inhibition.

Observation:

  • Monitoring studies indicate significant dermal exposure risks with prolonged monocrotophos use.
  • Both oral (suicide) and dermal (spray work) exposure routes can be fatal.
  • Epidemiological review did not identify a prominent risk scenario.

Findings:

  • Eighteen monocrotophos poisoning cases were identified: 7 occupational, 9 suicide attempts, 1 accident, 1 unspecified.
  • Despite high hazard classification, reported poisoning cases are few, confirming treatment efficacy.

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  • Monocrotophos safety appears better than its reputation; standard precautions are sufficient for safe use.

    • Implications:

    • Safe use of monocrotophos is achievable with appropriate agricultural justification and safety measures.
    • Effective medical intervention is crucial for managing monocrotophos poisoning.
    • Further research may be needed to identify potential underreporting in tropical farming communities.