Formula C11H12NO4PS2 Classification Organothiophosphate | Density 1.03 g/cm³ | |
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Appearance White to off-white crystals | ||
Medical vocabulary what does phosmet mean
Phosmet is a phthalimide-derived, non-systemic, organophosphate insecticide used on plants and animals. It is mainly used on apple trees for control of codling moth, though it is also used on a wide range of fruit crops, ornamentals, and vines for the control of aphids, suckers, mites, and fruit flies.
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Safety
Phosmet is on the US Emergency Planning List of Extremely Hazardous Substances. It is highly toxic to bees.
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