Nerve agents belong to a class of compounds known as organophosphorus OP agents.
Karalliedde, “Neurotoxic effects of organophosphorus insecticides,” New England Journal of Medicine, March 26, 1987, pp. ❋ Annie Leonard (2010)
Several chemicals including inorganic salts and organophosphorus compounds can cause a loss of sensory functions. ❋ Unknown (2008)
To conclude this section, the closing observations from Spiegelberg's monograph will be cited (these remarks do not refer exclusively to organophosphorus CW agents) [2]: ❋ Unknown (2008)
In 2006, researchers from Emory University in Atlanta found that eating an organic diet “provides a dramatic and immediate protective effect against dietary exposure to organophosphorus pesticides.” ❋ Kat James (2007)
I think the problem here is the agricultural storage there, that you had the general referring to pesticides and so on, the family of compounds, chemical compounds that go to make up some pesticides are the organophosphorus compounds which is the same sort of family as you would find for chemical warfare agents or so-called nerve agents; sarin is one type, VX is another, and tabune (ph) is a third. ❋ Unknown (2003)
A potential exists, however, for the application of methoprene against Cigarette beetles or organophosphorus resistant strains of Rhyzopertha dominica and Oryzaephilus surinamensis. ❋ Unknown (1996)
Tests have also proven a potential use of methoprene in combination with an organophosphorus compound. ❋ Unknown (1996)
On environmental grounds, organophosphorus chemicals and pyrethroids seemed preferable but they remain effective for a few days only and must be reapplied over and over. ❋ Unknown (1996)
Otherwise an organophosphorus insecticide and a pyrethroid may be applied alternately. ❋ Unknown (1996)
Ishaaya et al. (1987) suggested that because of the high potency and prolonged stability of hexaflumuron, teflubenzuron and chlorfluazuron, these compounds may be suitable for controlling organophosphorus - and malathion-resistant insects, particularly as they also show low toxicity to man, predators and parasites. ❋ Unknown (1994)
Till now, dichlorvos has become a large organophosphorus insecticide worldwide in both volume and value.
"I am of the opinion that his death was due to consumption of organophosphorus insecticide," Mr. Manivannan said. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Deputy Commissioner P. Manivannan said the post-mortem report confirmed the presence of organophosphorus in Chikkasiddaiah's stomach, liver, kidney and blood. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Shetty said 31 containers carried sodium hydroxide and organophosphorus pesticides, among other hazardous material. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Preliminary research at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine has shown support for the use of AverTox ™ as an effective protectant against exposure to organophosphorus based toxins found in some of the most dangerous and feared chemical agents and insecticide poisons. ❋ Unknown (2010)
