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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with: Malathion 

Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Malathion.

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Malathion


Of the class ORGANOPHOSPHORUS

Chemical name:,2-di(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate, [(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)thio]butanedioic acid

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Trade or generic names

Prioderm, Suleo-M, Quellada-M, Derbac-M Liquid , Malathion Lotion, diethyl ester, carbofos, carbophos, etiol, malathine, malathyl, malatol, Maldison, Ethiolacar , ForMal , Fosfothion , Karbofos , mercaptothion, moscarda, organoderm, Succinic acid, mercapto-, (many additional trade names)

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

People
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Used to control

Head lice, pubic mice, scabies
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Known risks associated with high exposure

rare complaints of skin stinging after use, however this could be due to other components within the treatment.
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Other information

Works through blocking action of cholinesterase which is essential for the survival of the parasite. Malathion also kills headlice eggs though some resistance to malathion has been identified.

 

yellow to brown liquid with an odour compared to that of skunk

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Links

PSD: UK review of Malathion Information Update re withdrawal

Wikipedia

Patient UK - Use of Malathion

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