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MALATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- malathion
1, record 1, English, malathion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diethyl (dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio)succinate 2, record 1, English, diethyl%20%28dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio%29succinate
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thiophosphate insecticide ... that has a lower mammalian toxicity than parathion and is also a valuable acaricide. 3, record 1, English, - malathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Malathion is used both as a protectant on grain to prevent insect damage and as an insecticide for controlling established infestations. While less toxic to mammals than many other insecticides, it is poisonous and care should be exercised in its application. Malathion doesn't have a fast knock-down action like pyrethrins, but is a much better residual insecticide. A malathion spray of 1% remains active up to four weeks on concrete surfaces and up to a year on wooden and metal surfaces. 4, record 1, English, - malathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H19O2 5, record 1, English, - malathion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- malathion
1, record 1, French, malathion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insecticides organiques phosphorés. Le malathion est moins toxique (que le parathion) ce qui autorise l'usage dans les locaux agricoles [...] 2, record 1, French, - malathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On utilise le malathion à la fois pour la protection des grains, afin d'empêcher les dommages causés par les insectes, et pour la désinsectisation, afin de lutter contre les infestations établies. Bien que moins toxique pour les mammifères que de nombreux autres insecticides, c'est un poison et il faut l'appliquer selon les règles. Le malathion n'agit pas aussi rapidement que les pyréthrines, mais c'est un insecticide à action persistante nettement supérieure. Une pulvérisation de malathion tirant 1 % de matière active conserve son efficacité pendant quatre semaines sur les surfaces bétonnées et jusqu'à un an sur les surfaces en bois et en métal. 3, record 1, French, - malathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H19O6 PS2 4, record 1, French, - malathion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- malatión
1, record 1, Spanish, malati%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido amarillo de elevado punto de ebullición. Miscible con disolventes polares orgánicos. Casi insoluble en agua. Combustible. Muy tóxico. Plaguicida. 1, record 1, Spanish, - malati%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H19O2 2, record 1, Spanish, - malati%C3%B3n
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