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TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND HYGIENIC RATING OF INSECTICIDE THIAMETHOXAM IN THE AIR

TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND HYGIENIC RATING OF INSECTICIDE THIAMETHOXAM IN THE AIR

https://doi.org/10.33573/ujoh2015.04.047

Pelyo I. M.

TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND HYGIENIC RATING OF INSECTICIDE THIAMETHOXAM IN THE AIR

Bohomolets National Medical University, Kyiv

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Introduction. A wide-scale application of preparations on the base of thiamethoxam and a variety of methods of their application can cause danger of pollution of the working zone air by thiamethoxam and, so, requires an appropriate sanitary control. Purpose of the study. Hygienic rating of thiamethoxam for the working zone air in packing, and application of thiamethoxambased preparations in agriculture.

Materials and methods. Studying toxicity and toxicodynamics of thiamethoxam in acute, subchronic and chronic effects on laboratory animals. The following methods have been used: bibliometric analysis of the scientific information, sanitaryhygienic expertise, natural and laboratory hygienic experiments, laboratory experiments on animals; chemical-analytical methods and calculation.

Results. It is established that insecticide thiamethoxam is referred to Class III of danger (a limitation criteria – general toxic effect) by the Hygienic Classification of Pesticides, 1998. It does not exert a selective action. A significant difference in thiamethoxam toxicity, the character of its metabolism and toxicodynamics, depending on the routes of entry into the body, and on the type of animals have not been recorded. It does not irritate skin and mucous membrane. Neurotoxic, embryotoxic and teratogenic effects have not been revealed. It is a carcinogen of Class III. Thiamethoxam is of low stability for environmental compartments. By its stability in soil and water it can be referred to Class III of danger (moderately dangerous) of the Hygienic Classification of Pesticides, 1998.

Conclusion. The value 1,2 mg/m3 of thiamethoxam is recommended as a MAC for the working zone air for production conditions. TSEL 0,5 mg/m3(a) is recommended for application in agriculture.

Key words: insecticides, thiamethoxam, toxicology, hygienic standards

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