All this says is don't eat it and PROLONGED exposure should be avoided.really?Dichlorvos is highly toxic by inhalation, dermal absorption and ingestion
http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/carbaryl-dicrotophos/dichlorvos-ext.html
Product Information
Product Name: Hot Shot No-Pest Strip
Form: strips
Product Category: Inside the Home » Insecticide » multipurpose
Customer Service: 0
Date Verified: 2007-12-12
Date Entered: 2005-01-14
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Spectrum Brands
Div., United Industries
Address: 601 Rayovac Drive
City: Madison
State: WI
Zip Code: 53744
Telephone Number: 608-275-3340
Toll Free Number: 800-332-5553
Date Info Verified: 2011-04-28
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (What is an MSDS?)
Health Effects
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Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Precautionary Statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. CAUTION: Do not get in Mouth. Harmful if swallowed. After prolonged storage, a small amount of liquid may form on strip. Do not get liquid in eyes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling strip. Do not use in hospitals or clinic rooms, such as patient rooms, wards, nurseries, operating or emergency areas. Do not use in any rooms or closets of rooms where infants, children, sick or aged are or will be present for an extended period of confinement. Do not use in kitchens (except cupboards), restaurants or areas where food is prepared or served. Do not use in any area of the home where people will be present for extended periods of time. Not to be taken internally by humans or animals.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Health Hazard Data
Ingestion (Swallowing): May be harmful if swallowed.
Health conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None under normal use.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Prolonged or frequent repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Ingredients listed as carcinogens or potential carcinogens by NTP, OSHA or IARC: DDVP (2B).
First Aid: From MSDS
Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention..
Special notes: Atropine is antidotal and should be administered only if symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition appear. After prolonged storage, a small amount of liquid may form on internal strip. Do not get liquid into eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling strip.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 1
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Verified Date: 2007-12-12
MSDS Date: 1998-08-14
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Standard warehouse conditions.
Disposal: From MSDS
Give to qualified waste disposal service.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
Chemical CAS No / Unique ID Percent
Dichlorvos (DDVP) 000062-73-7 18.6
Pretty much common sense with all insecticides, or most any other similar chemical(s), huh?
The strips are fine to use. Just follow the directions.
Unless you're new to smoking I'll almost guarantee you've smoked weed from a grower that used the strips, they're that common.
Anybody use Avid?
That's the shit to avoid.
