Dichlorvos
Dichlorvos
Dichlorvos (pronounced: dye-KLOR-vos) is a highly volatile organophosphate, widely used as an insecticide to control household pests, in public health, and for protecting stored products from insects. This chemical compound is a dense, sweet-smelling liquid, which evaporates easily into the air and is soluble in water.
Etymology
The term "Dichlorvos" is derived from its chemical name, 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate. It is often abbreviated as an acronym, DDVP.
Usage
Dichlorvos is used to control insects in agricultural settings and in household or industrial sites. Its primary use is as an insecticide, where it interferes with the neurotransmitters in the insects' nervous system. It is also used in pet collars and "no-pest" strips.
Health Effects
Exposure to dichlorvos can cause nausea, headaches, dizziness, and at high concentrations, can cause respiratory paralysis and death. It is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Related Compounds
Dichlorvos is a member of the organophosphate family of chemicals, which also includes malathion, parathion, and chlorpyrifos. These chemicals are all used as insecticides and have similar health effects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dichlorvos
- Wikipedia's article - Dichlorvos
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