Difference between revisions of "Flit"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | A popular name for a spray pump [[insecticide]] that originally contained [[Coal tar|coal-tar]] distillates in the early 20th century. The name was later used for a formulation that contained [[DDT]]. Once the dangers of DDT were discovered, the formulation was once again changed to contain [[permethrin]]. | |
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | Flammable. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. | + | * Flammable (early versions). |
| + | * Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption (early versions). | ||
| + | * Clarke: [https://hutchinsonmn.gov/vidoc/flit-10ec-insecticide-sds/ Flit™ 10EC Broad-Spectrum Multi-Purpose Insecticide SDS (2015)] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:51, 21 August 2022
Description
A popular name for a spray pump Insecticide that originally contained coal-tar distillates in the early 20th century. The name was later used for a formulation that contained DDT. Once the dangers of DDT were discovered, the formulation was once again changed to contain Permethrin.
Risks
- Flammable (early versions).
- Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption (early versions).
- Clarke: Flit™ 10EC Broad-Spectrum Multi-Purpose Insecticide SDS (2015)