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Insecticide

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Insecticide

Definition:

Poisoning caused by exposure to insecticide.

Poisonous Ingredient:

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Household bug sprays are fairly non-toxic chemicals called pyrethrins (although these may cause life-threatening asphyxiation if inhaled). Industrial insecticides (which may OFTEN be found in household garages and greenhouses) contain many extremely toxic, life-threatening materials, including:

• organophosphates
• carbamates
• paradichlorobenzenes

Many new and extremely toxic insecticides are continuously being developed.

Where Found:

various insecticides

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