What is Methomyl?
Methomyl is a crystalline solid soluble in water that gives sulfur odor. Highly toxic, it is classified as an insecticide carbamate, which is marked as with limited use of pesticides (RUP) by the American environmental protection agency (EPA). Since the end of the sixties, the substance has been used as a pesticide on commercial crops of fruits and vegetables as well as on stored products. Its application as insecticides is highly effective against a wide range of pests, especially those resistant to organophosphorus pesticides.
Initially, however It is reasonable to assume that information collected from animal models can be extrapolated on humans. From thisThe reason for regulated use of methomyl since the mid -90s is underway. For example, it is no longer used in greenhouses or as an additive to the bait. In addition, it is now required to be added a bitter agent to prepare for children from accidental ingestion.
Methomyl is easily absorbed by the skin and inhalation of fine particles. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit cholinesterase, an enzyme produced in the liver, which regulates the functioning of the nervous system. Symptoms of toxicity in this way are uncontrolled muscle movements, convulsions, convulsions, etc. The insecticide is also absorbed by the intestinal track. In fact, ingestion of this substance equals the rapidly acting poison in humans and animals. However, if the dose received is not very high and the effect is performed quickly, the poisoning can be anti -drunk by one or more injections of atropine. Metabolism of methomyl occurs with hydrolysis before it deteriorates into the by -products of carbon dioxide and acetonitril.
This substance is also commonly referred to as Metomil or Mesomile, although it is the right chemical name, the S-methyl n- (methylcarbamoyloxy) thioacetimidate. Many trade names are also known.
As could be expected, methomyl products carry crossed the crossed and badges of the skull on the label. For workers who come into contact with this insecticide, it is necessary to wear protective clothing, gloves and wear of the eyes and also to breathe the respirator of organic couples.