1st Edition
Toxic Properties of Pesticides
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.
Preface
Part I: Regulations and Safety
The Registration Process
Federal and State Cooperation
Cancellation and Suspension Rules
General Safety Issues
Part II: Toxicology
Organophosphate Insecticides
N-Methyl Carbamate Insecticides
Solid Organochlorine Insecticides
Insecticides of Biological Origin
Other Insecticides, Acaricides, and Repellents
Arsenic Compounds
Part III: Properties, Action, and Toxicological Database
Appendix A: Leading Pesticide Producers and Their Addresses
Appendix B: Pesticide Products Cross Index
Appendix C: Application Index
Index
Biography
John A. King, Nicholas Cheremisinoff
