Acute Toxic Agents
These are toxicants that cause severe to moderately severe adverse effects on single exposure. The effects are oftentimes seen within hrs or few days after exposure.
Cuprous Oxide (Cu₂O)
Copper is widely used in its elemental metallic form, in metal alloys, and in the form of copper salts. Each form of copper has different physical properties, resulting in different …
Read MoreDimethomorph
Dimethomorph is an active substance that belongs to the class of morpholine fungicides, such as tridemorph and fenpropimorph. Dimethomorph is a cinnamic acid derivative. It is a mixture of E- …
Read More2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid
2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (usually referred to by its abbreviation, 2, 4-D) is a common systemic herbicide used in the control of broadleaf weeds. Human exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation, skin …
Read MoreDiclofop-Methyl
Diclofop-methyl is a selective, post-emergence Aryloxyphenoxypropionate (Group A) herbicide. It acts by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), leading to chlorosis and plant death. ACCase is a critical enzyme that catalyzes the …
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