| Main Title |
Safety of Malathion Dusting Powder for Louse Control. |
| Author |
Hayes, Jr., Wayland J. ;
Mattson, Arnold M. ;
Short, J. Gordon ;
Witter., Robert F. ;
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| CORP Author |
Communicable Disease Center, Atlanta, Ga. |
| Year Published |
1960 |
| Stock Number |
PB-279 710 |
| Additional Subjects |
Malathion ;
Toxicology ;
Pesticides ;
Phosphorus organic compounds ;
Insecticides ;
Safety ;
Cholinesterase ;
Pest control ;
Lice ;
Humans ;
Powder(Particles) ;
Absorption(Biology) ;
Males ;
Experimental data ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Dosage ;
Skin(Anatomy) ;
Tables(Data) ;
Odors ;
Excretion ;
Urine ;
Reprints ;
Phosphorodithioates ;
Toxic substances
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-279 710 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
12p |
| Abstract |
Because some strains of body lice are resistant to DDT and gamma-BHC, there is need for other effective, safe chemicals to control them. Malathion is known to be effective at a concentration of 1%. To test its safety, the bodies and clothing of 39 men were dusted 5 times a week for 8-16 weeks with talcum powder containing 0, 1%, 5%, and 10% malathion. Complaints about odor and skin irritation were roughly proportional to dosage. No change in blood cholinesterase activity was found, except perhaps with 10% powder. Urinary excretion of malathion-derived material was proportional to dosage. No other changes attributable to malathion were observed and the compound is considered safe for control of head and body lice. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Bull. Wld Hlth Org., 22 p503-514 1960. |
| Availability Notes |
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology. Group 7, PB-279 709. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Safety of Malathion Dusting Powder for Louse Control, |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1960 |
| Category Codes |
6T; 57Y; 68G; 68E |
| NTIS Prices |
(Order as PB-279 709, MF A01) |
| Primary Description |
500/01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
323738764 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
