Dimethyl Phthalate: Scientific Reviews of Soviet Literature on Toxicity and Hazards of Chemicals 24

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorInternational Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.contributor.otherIzmerov, N. F.
dc.contributor.otherTimofiyevskaya, L.A.
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-24T08:55:28Z
dc.date.available2019-06-24T08:55:28Z
dc.date.issued1982
dc.descriptionThis document provides a detailed overview of dimethyl phthalate, a chemical compound used extensively as an insect repellent and a plasticizer for various materials. It outlines the substance's physical and chemical properties, production methods, and wide-ranging applications, particularly in repelling mosquitoes, midges, and other biting insects. The text examines the factors influencing its effectiveness as a repellent, such as formulation, climate, and physical exertion. Furthermore, it discusses the environmental pathways of the chemical and presents findings from toxicological studies. These studies indicate that exposure can lead to adverse health effects, including impacts on the nervous system, liver function, and respiratory system, with specific toxicity thresholds identified through animal testing.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28502
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number37 p.
dc.publisherCentre of International Projects, GKNT
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectdimethylamine
dc.subjectchemical
dc.subjecthealth hazard
dc.subjectenvironment
dc.subjecthealth
dc.subjectenvironmental health
dc.subjectoccupational disease
dc.subjecttoxic substance
dc.subjecttoxicology
dc.titleDimethyl Phthalate: Scientific Reviews of Soviet Literature on Toxicity and Hazards of Chemicals 24en
dc.typeCommunication or other resource

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