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Finitrothion is a contact organophosphate insecticide that has been used since 1959 to control insects on rice, cereals, fruits, vegetables, stored grains, cotton, in forests and for fly, mosquito, and cockroach control in public health programs (#INCHEM).

Contents

1. #Chemical Description
2. #Uses
3. #Health Effects
4. #Environmental Effects
5. #Precautions
6. #Regulation
7. #External Links
8. #References
   

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   Just the facts Physical Information Name: Fenitrothion Synonyms: O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitro-m-tolyl phosphorothioate (IUPAC), O,O-dimethyl O-(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl) phosphorothioate (CA), O,O-dimethyl O-(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl) thiophosphate Use: insecticide Source: synthetic chemistry Recommended daily intake: none Absorption: dermal, inhalation, ingestion Sensitive individuals: Toxicity/symptoms: Regulatory facts: Environmental:

   Chemical Structure ----Structure retrieved from The Pied Piper - UK

   
   

Chemical Description

Fenitrothion is a yellow-brown liquid with an unpleasant odor at room temperature (#EXTOXNET).

Uses

Fenitrothion is an organophospahate insecticide that has been used since 1959 to control insects on rice, cereals, fruits, vegetables, stored grains, cotton, to control insects in forests and for fly, mosquito, and cockroach control in public health programs (#INCHEM). It is formulated as emulsifiable concentrates, ultra-low-volume concentrates, powders, granules, dusts, oil-based sprays, and in combination with other pesticides. Between 15 000 and 20 000 tons of fenitrothion are produced per year (#INCHEM).

Trade names for products containing fenitrothion from #EXTOXNET:

Health Effects

The health effects of finitrothion are consistent with those of other organophosphates and are the result of cholinesterase inhibition.

Symptoms (#PAN)

Environmental Effects

Fenitrothion is a slightly toxic to birds and aquatic organisms (#EXTOXNET).

Regulation

Fenitrothion is not listed as a hazardous air pollutant, a groundwater contaminant, or as a minimum risk pesticide (#PAN).

External Links

• The Pied Piper UK - Fenitrothion
  
  

References

Extension Toxicology Network. Pesticide Information Profile - Fenitrothion. Accessed 6-20-07.

World Health Organization. International Programme on Chemical Safety - Fenitrothion. 1992. Accessed 6-20-07.

Pesticide Action Network. Fenitrothion. Accessed 6-20-07.