Human Health Risk Assessment Jessica Cialek Southern New Hampshire University 12/19/2015 ENV:101 General Information:
Used as an organophosphate pesticide (NPIC).
Potentially will be used to control mosquito populations (NPIC).
Targets Nervous System Functioning (NPIC).
Has not be shown to affect plant/algal growth (NPIC).
Photo from: http://www.google.com/patents/US20120010175 2 Health Hazards: Adults (NPIC) Excessive perspiration Pupil constriction Increased tear production Increased salivation Abdominal Cramping Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Tightness of the chest Difficulty Breathing Muscle Weakness, cramping, twitching, spasms Ataxia Paralysis Rapid/Decreased heart rate Headache Confusion Insomnia Decreased respiration rates Convulsions