Toxicology of Parathion


tors are essential as a means of minimizing the hazard of para-
thion vapors and also as a means of preventing the inhalation
of spray or dust particles upon which parathion is impregnated.
In view of the data on oral toxicity already presented, it appears
likely that the contamination of food will be of only minor con-
sideration as a possible source of poisoning. Skin absorption is
probably a major route of entry for parathion into the body.
Because of this the precautions which have to do with lessening
skin contact with either wettable powder or spray drift should
be rigorously enforced.


 Fig. 5.-Have tank almost full of water and agitator going. Introduce
parathion onto surface of water and let the agitation pull the material out
of the bag. Always wear a respirator, natural rubber gloves, long sleeves
and hat.
 Adding Wettable Parathion to Tank


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