Mixtures of Insecticides: Pyrethroids, Organophosphorus Compounds, and Carbamates

What to know

The ATSDR Interaction Profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for mixtures of hazardous substances. All profiles are peer reviewed. Each profile identifies and reviews key literature that describes toxicologic properties of featured mixtures. This profile provides information on the mixture of Pyrethroids, Organophosphorus Compounds, and Carbamates.

Final Interaction Profile: August 2023

CAS#:

  • Pyrethroid insecticides n/a
  • Organophosphorus insecticides n/a
  • Carbamate insecticides n/a

Complete Profile

Preface

  • Summary
  • Contributors
  • Peer review
  • Contents
  • List of figures
  • List of tables
  • List of acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols

Introduction

Interaction Data for the Mixture

  • 2.1 Mixture of Concern
  • 2.2 Component Mixtures
  • 2.3 Relevance of the Joint Toxic Action Data and Approaches to Public Health

Recommendation for Exposure-Based Assessment of Joint Toxic Action of the Mixture

Conclusions

List of References

Appendices

  • A. Background Information for Pyrethroids
  • B. Background Information for Organophosphorus Insecticides
  • C. Background Information for Carbamates
  • D. Chemical Structures of Mixture Components
  • E. Mixtures of Insecticides at Hazardous Waste Sites

Reference

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2023. Interaction Profile for Mixtures of Insecticides: Pyrethroids, Organophosphorus Compounds, and Carbamates. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.

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