CW agents are frequently called war gases and a war where CW agents are used is usually called a gas war. These incorrect terms are a result of history. During the First World War chlorine and phosgene which are gases at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure were used. The CW agents used today are only exceptionally gases. Normally they [...]
Toxicity of Heavy Metals (with Symptoms, Effects, Poisoning and Treatment)! 1. Toxicity of Arsenic (As): The name arsenic is derived from the Latin word arsenicum and the Greek word arsenikon (yellow orpiment). It can also be traced to the Arabic word, Az-zernikh, meaning the orpiment from zerni-zar, the Persian word for gold. Elemental arsenic is a steel grey, very brittle, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Toxicity of Pesticides 2. Insecticides 3. Classification of Pesticides 4. Toxicity of Pesticides and their Effects on Living Organisms. Introduction to Toxicity of Pesticides: The word pesticide literally means an agent used to kill an undesirable organism. In the amended US. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, the definition of [...]