Pesticide Safety Fact Sheet
Potential Health Effects of
Pesticides
Applicators may have little or no
Pesticide Toxicity and control over the availability of low-
F
or all pesticides to be Exposure toxicity products or the toxicity of
effective against the pests specific formulated products. How-
they are intended to Hazard, or risk, of using pesticides is ever, applicators can minimize or
control, they must be biologically the potential for injury, or the degree nearly eliminate exposure--and thus
active, or toxic. Because pesticides of danger involved in using a pesti- reduce hazard--by following the label
are toxic, they are also potentially cide under a given set of conditions. instructions, using personal protec-
hazardous to humans, animals, Hazard depends on the toxicity of the tive clothing and equipment (PPE),
other organisms, and the environ- pesticide and the amount of exposure and handling the pesticide properly.
ment. Therefore, people who use to the pesticide and is often illustrated For example, more than 95 percent
pesticides or regularly come in con- with the following equation: of all pesticide exposures come from
tact with them must understand dermal exposure, primarily to the
Hazard = Toxicity x Exposure
the relative toxicity, potential health hands and forearms. By wearing a pair
effects, and preventative measures of unlined, chemical-resistant gloves,
The toxicity of a pesticide is a measure
to reduce exposure to the products this type of exposure can be nearly
of its capacity or ability to cause injury
they use. eliminated.
or illness. The toxicity of a particular
pesticide is determined by subjecting
Acute Toxicity and Acute
test animals to varying dosages of the Effects
active ingredient (a.i.) and each of its
Acute toxicity of a pesticide refers to
formulated products. The active ingre-
the chemical's ability to cause injury
dient is the chemical component in
to a person or animal from a single
the pesticide product that controls the
exposure, generally of short duration.
pest. By understanding the difference
The harmful effects that occur from a
in toxicity levels of pesticides, a user
single exposure by any route of entry
can minimize the potential hazard by
are termed "acute effects." The four
selecting the pesticide with the lowest
routes of exposure are dermal (skin),
toxicity that will control the pest.
inhalation (lungs), oral (mouth), and
the eyes. Acute toxicity is determined
by examining the dermal toxicity,
College of Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension
Pesticide Education Program
Pesticide Signal Words Pesticide products considered moder-
inhalation toxicity, and oral toxicity of
ately toxic (Toxicity Category II) must
test animals. In addition, eye and skin
Products are categorized on the basis
have the signal word WARNING and
irritation are also examined.
of their relative acute toxicity (their
"AVISO" (the Spanish equivalent)
LD50 or LC50 values). Pesticides that
Acute toxicity is measured as the displayed on the product label. In this
are classified as highly toxic (Toxicity
amount or concentration of a category, the acute oral LD50 ranges
Category I) on the basis of either oral,
toxicant--the a.i.--required to kill
from 50 to 500 mg/kg. A teaspoon
dermal, or inhalation toxicity must
50 percent of the animals in a test
to an ounce of this material could be
have the signal words DANGER and
population. This measure is usually
fatal to a 150-pound person.
POISON printed in red with a skull
expressed as the LD50 (lethal dose 50)
and crossbones symbol prominently
or the LC50 (lethal concentration 50). Pesticide products classified as either
displayed on the front panel of the slightly toxic or relatively nontoxic
Additionally, the LD50 and LC50 values
package label. The Spanish equivalent (Toxicity Categories III and IV) are
are based on a single dosage and are
for DANGER, "PELIGRO," must required to have the signal word
recorded in milligrams of pesticide per
also appear on the labels of highly tox- CAUTION on the pesticide label.
kilogram of body weight (mg/kg) of
ic chemicals. The acute (single dosage) Acute oral LD50 values in this group
the test animal or in parts per mil-
oral LD50 for pesticide products in this
lion (ppm). LD50 and LC50 values are are greater than 500 mg/kg. An ounce
group ranges from a trace amount to
useful in comparing the toxicities of or more of this material could be fatal
50 mg/kg. For example, exposure of
different active ingredients and differ- to a 150-pound person.
a few drops of a material taken orally
ent formulations containing the same
Table 1 summarizes the LD50 and
could be fatal to a 150-pound person.
active ingredient. The lower the LD50
LC50 values for each route of expo-
or LC50 value of a pesticide product,
Some pesticide products have just the sure for the four toxicity categories
the greater its toxicity to humans and
signal word DANGER, which tells and their associated signal word. For
animals. Pesticides with a high LD50
you nothing about the acute toxicity, example, an active ingredient with a
are the least toxic to humans if used
just that the product can cause severe dermal LD50 of 1,000 mg/kg would be
according to the directions on the
eye damage or severe skin irritation. in Toxicity Category II with a WARN-
product label.
Table 1. Toxicity categories for active ingredients.
Chronic Toxicity and Chronic
Effects
Toxicity Category
Routes of
The chronic toxicity of a pesticide is
Exposure I II III IV
determined by subjecting test animals
Oral LD50 Up to and 50?00 mg/kg 500? >5,000 mg/kg
to long-term exposure to the active
including 5,000 mg/kg
ingredient. Any harmful effects that 50 mg/kg
occur from small doses repeated over
Inhalation Up to and 0.2? mg/l 2?0 mg/l >20 mg/l
a period of time are termed "chronic LC50 including
0.2 mg/l
effects." Suspected chronic effects
from exposure to certain pesticides Dermal LD50 Up to and 200? 2,000? >20,000 mg/kg
including 2,000 mg/kg 20,000 mg/kg
include birth defects, toxicity to a
200 mg/kg
fetus, production of benign or malig-
Eye Effects Corrosive Corneal opacity No corneal No irritation
nant tumors, genetic changes, blood
corneal opacity reversible within opacity;
disorders, nerve disorders, endocrine not reversible 7 days; irritation irritation
disruption, and reproduction effects. within 7 days persisting for reversible
7 days within 7 days
The chronic toxicity of a pesticide is
Skin Effects Corrosive Severe irritation Moderate Mild or slight
more difficult than acute toxicity to
at 72 hours irritation irritation at
determine through laboratory analysis. at 72 hours 72 hours
Signal Word DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION
POISON
Adapted from 40 CFR Part 156.
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ING signal word. Keep in mind that associated with pesticide exposure. Seeking Medical Attention
an active ingredient may have a high Symptoms of dermatitis range from
Be alert for the early signs and
LD50 placing it in a Toxicity Category reddening of the skin to rashes and/or
symptoms of pesticide poisoning in
II, III, or IV but also have corrosive blisters.
yourself and others. These often occur
eye/skin effects that take priority and
immediately after exposure, but they
Some individuals tend to cough,
place it in Toxicity Category I.
could be delayed for up to 24 hours.
wheeze, or sneeze when exposed to
All pesticide toxicity values, includ- If you are having symptoms but are
pesticide sprays. Some individuals
ing the LD50, can be found on the unsure if they are pesticide related,
react to the strong odor and irritat-
product's Material Safety Data Sheet at least notify someone in case your
ing effects of petroleum distillates
(MSDS). Pesticide labels and MSDS symptoms become worse. But when
used as carriers in pesticide prod-
can be obtained from retailers or symptoms appear after contact with
ucts. One symptom is that the eyes,
manufactures. In addition, most pesticides, you should seek medical
mucous membranes of the nose,
products also have information that attention immediately. At this time,
and even the sensitive linings of the
can be found on the Internet. The call the National Poison Center at
mouth and back of the throat feel raw
following Web page lists some of the 1-800-222-1222 for guidance on the
and scratchy. This symptom usu-
more common search engines used proper response to your symptoms.
ally subsides within a few minutes
to find pesticide labels and MSDS: This number will direct your call to
after a person is removed from the
www.pested.psu.edu/resources/web/ the nearest poison center, which is
exposure to the irritant. However, a
labels.shtml. staffed on a 24-hour basis.
reaction to a pesticide product that
causes someone not only to sneeze and
If safe to do so, take the pesticide
cough but also to develop severe acute
container to the telephone. (However,
respiratory symptoms is more likely
Symptoms of Pesticide if the pesticide container is contami-
to be a true hypersensitivity or allergic
Poisoning nated, write down the product name,
reaction. Symptoms of a true allergic
active ingredient(s) and percentage,
reaction range from reddening and
The symptoms of pesticide poisoning
and the EPA registration number.)
itching of the eyes and skin to respira-
can range from a mild skin irrita-
The product label provides medical
tory discomfort often resembling an
tion to coma or even death. Different
personnel information such as ac-
asthmatic condition.
classes or families of chemicals cause
tive ingredients, an antidote, and an
different types of symptoms. Individu-
emergency contact number for the
Systemic effects are quite different
als also vary in their sensitivity to dif-
manufacturer. If the Material Safety
from topical effects. They often oc-
ferent levels of these chemicals. Some
Data Sheet is available, take this also
cur away from the original point of
people may show no reaction to an
because it contains additional infor-
contact as a result of the pesticide
exposure that may cause severe illness
mation for medical personnel.
being absorbed into and distributed
in others. Because of potential health
throughout the body. Systemic ef-
concerns, pesticide users and handlers If you must go to the hospital or doc-
fects often include nausea, vomiting,
must recognize the common signs and tor's office, take the entire pesticide
fatigue, headache, and intestinal dis-
symptoms of pesticide poisoning. container, including the label, with
orders. In advanced poisoning cases,
you. In order to avoid inhaling fumes
the individual may experience changes
The effects, or symptoms, of pesticide
or spilling the contents, make sure
in heart rate, difficulty breathing,
poisoning can be broadly defined as
the container is tightly sealed and
convulsions, and coma, which could
either topical or systemic. Topical
place into a plastic bag if possible. The
lead to death.
effects generally develop at the site of
pesticide container should never be
pesticide contact and are a result of
placed in the enclosed passenger sec-
either the pesticide's irritant properties
tion of your vehicle.
(either the active and/or inert ingre-
dient) or an allergic response by the
victim. Dermatitis, or inflammation
of the skin, is accepted as the most
commonly reported topical effect
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Herbicides Insecticides
Harmful Effects of Some
In general, herbicides have a low acute Insecticides cause the greatest number
Pesticide Families
toxicity to humans because the physi- of pesticide poisonings in the United
ology of plants is so different than States. The most serious pesticide
Fungicides
that of humans. However, there are poisonings usually result from acute
The acute toxicity of fungicides to exceptions; many can be dermal irri- exposure to organophosphate and car-
humans is generally considered to be tants since they are often strong acids, bamate insecticides. Organophosphate
low, but fungicides can be irritating to amines, esters, and phenols. Inhala- insecticides include chlorpyrifos, diazi-
the skin and eyes. Inhalation of spray tion of spray mist may cause cough- non, dimethoate, disulfoton, mala-
mist or dust from these pesticides may ing and a burning sensation in the thion, methyl parathion, and ethyl
cause throat irritation, sneezing, and nasal passages and chest. Prolonged parathion. The carbamate compounds
coughing. Chronic exposures to lower inhalation sometimes causes dizziness. include carbaryl, carbofuran, meth-
concentrations of fungicides can cause Ingestion will usually cause vomiting, omyl, and oxamyl. Organophosphates
adverse health effects. Most cases of a burning sensation in the stomach, and carbamates inhibit the enzyme
human fungicide poisonings have diarrhea, and muscle twitching. Table cholinesterase, causing a disruption of
been from consumption of seed grain. 3 summarizes the signs and symptoms the nervous system. All life forms with
To prevent these types of poisonings, of acute exposures to commonly used cholinesterase in their nervous system,
fungicide treatment now includes a herbicides. such as insects, fish, birds, humans,
brightly colored dye to clearly indicate and other mammals, can be poisoned
that the seed has been treated. Table 2 by these chemicals.
summarizes the signs and symptoms
Table 4 summarizes the signs and
of acute exposures to commonly used
symptoms from acute exposures to
fungicides.
commonly used insecticides.
Table 2. Signs and symptoms of acute exposure for several fungicide active ingredients.
Active Ingredient Brand Name Signs and Symptoms
Azoxystrobin Abound, Quadris Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Captan Captol, Orthocide Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Chlorothalonil Bravo, Daconil Irritation to skin, mucous membranes of the eye, respiratory tract
Allergic contact dermatitis
Copper Compounds Bordeaux mixture, Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Copper sulfate Salts are corrosive to mucous membranes and cornea
Metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, intestinal pain
Mancozeb Dithane M-45, Manzate 200 Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Maneb Dithane M-22, Manzate Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Skin disease in occupationally exposed individuals
Pentachloronitrobenzene PCNB, Terraclor Allergic reactions
Sulfur Cosan, Thiolux Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Breath odor of rotten eggs
Diarrhea
Irritant dermatitis in occupationally exposed individuals
Thiram Polyram-Ultra, Spotrete-F Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory mucous membranes
Ziram Cuman, Vancide Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Prolonged inhalation causes neural and visual disturbances
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Table 3. Signs and symptoms of acute exposure for several herbicide active ingredients.
Active Ingredient Brand Name Signs and Symptoms
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid 2,4-D, Barrage Irritating to skin, mucous membranes
Vomiting, headache, diarrhea, confusion
Bizarre or aggressive behavior
Muscle weakness in occupationally exposed individuals
Acetochlor Harness, Surpass Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Atrazine Aatrex, Atranex Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting
Eye irritation, irritation of mucous membranes, skin reactions
Dicamba Banvel, Metambane Irritating to skin, respiratory tract
Loss of appetite (anorexia), vomiting, muscle weakness, slowed
heart rate, shortness of breath
Central nervous system effects
Glyphosate Rodeo, Roundup Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Mecoprop Kilporp, MCPP Irritating to skin, mucous membranes
Vomiting, headache, diarrhea, confusion
Bizarre or aggressive behavior
Muscle weakness in occupationally exposed individuals
Metolachlor Bicep, Dual Irritating to skin, eyes
Paraquat Gramoxone Burning in mouth, throat, chest, upper abdomen
Diarrhea
Giddiness, headache, fever, lethargy
Dry, cracked hands, ulceration of skin
Pendimethalin Prowl, Stomp Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Propanil Propanex, Stampede Irritating to skin, eyes, respiratory tract
To understand how the organophos- When an impulse reaches the synapse, the continual transmission of impulses
phate and carbamate insecticides the chemical acetylcholine is released across the synapses.
affect the nervous system, one needs to carry the message on to the next
The effects of organophosphate or
to understand how the nervous system cell. Acetylcholine is the primary
carbamate poisoning can result in
actually works. The nervous system, chemical responsible for the trans-
both systemic and topical symptoms.
which includes the brain, is the most mission of nerve impulses across the
Direct exposure of the eye, for exam-
complex system in the body consist- synapse of two neurons. After the im-
ple, can cause topical symptoms such
ing of millions of cells that make up pulse is transmitted across the synapse,
as constriction of the pupils, blurry
a communications system within the the acetylcholine is broken down by
vision, an eyebrow headache, and
organism. Messages or electrical im- the enzyme cholinesterase. Once this
severe irritation and reddening of the
pulses (stimuli) travel along this com- occurs, the synapse is "cleared" and
eyes. Symptoms and signs of systemic
plex network of cells. Nerve cells or ready to receive a new transmission.
poisonings are almost entirely due to
neurons do not physically touch each
Organophosphate and carbamate the accumulation of acetylcholine at
other; rather there is a gap or synapse
insecticides inhibit the activity of the nerve endings.
between cells. The impulses must cross
cholinesterase, resulting in a buildup
or "bridge" the synapse between nerve The onset of symptoms depends on
of acetylcholine in the body. An
cells in order to keep the message the route of entry and the severity of
increase in acetylcholine results in the
moving along the entire network. the poisoning. Gastric symptoms such
uncontrolled flow of nerve transmis-
as stomach cramps, nausea, vomit-
sions between nerve cells. The ner-
ing, and diarrhea appear early if the
vous system becomes "poisoned"; the
material has been ingested. Similarly,
accumulation of acetylcholine causes
salivation, headache, dizziness, and
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Cholinesterase Testing
excessive secretions that cause breath- least 30 days from the most recent
Those who regularly work with
ing difficulties are initial symptoms if exposure. Establishing a baseline value
organophosphates and carbamates
the material has been inhaled. Involve- often requires two tests performed
should consider having periodic
ment of the respiratory muscles can at least 72 hours apart but within 14
cholinesterase tests. The blood cho-
result in respiratory failure. Stomach, days of each other. If the test results
linesterase test measures the effect of
intestinal, and respiratory symptoms differ by as much as 20 percent, a
exposure to organophosphate and
usually appear at the same time if third test is often recommended.
carbamate insecticides. Since cholin-
the pesticide is absorbed through the
Cholinesterase tests can be repeated
esterase levels can vary considerably
skin. In children, the first symptom of
during times when organophosphate
among individuals, a "baseline" must
poisoning may be a convulsion.
and carbamate insecticides are being
be established for each person. In
In advanced poisonings, the victim used and then compared with the
fact, a small percentage of the popula-
is pale, sweating, and frothing at the baseline level. The purpose of routine
tion has a genetically determined low
mouth. The pupils are constricted and cholinesterase monitoring is to enable
level of cholinesterase. Even minimal
unresponsive to light. Other symp- a physician to recognize the occur-
exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors
toms include changes in heart rate, rence of excessive exposure to or-
can present a substantial risk to these
muscle weakness, mental confusion, ganophosphates and carbamates. If a
people. Baseline testing should always
convulsions, and/or coma. The victim laboratory test shows a cholinesterase
be done during the time of year when
may die if not treated. drop of 30 percent below the estab-
pesticides are not being used, or at
Table 4. Signs and symptoms of acute exposure for several insecticide active ingredients.
Active Ingredient Brand Name Signs and Symptoms
Acephate Orthene Headache, excessive salivation and tearing, muscle twitching, nausea, diarrhea
(organophosphate) Respiratory depression, seizures, loss of consciousness
Pinpoint pupils
Aldicarb Temik Malaise, muscle weakness, dizziness, sweating
(N-methyl carbamate) Headache, salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
Nervous system depression, pulmonary edema in serious cases
Carbaryl Sevin Malaise, muscle weakness, dizziness, sweating
(N-methyl carbamate) Headache, salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
Nervous system depression, pulmonary edema in serious cases
Chlorpyrifos Dursban Headache, excessive salivation and tearing, muscle twitching, nausea, diarrhea
(organophosphate) Respiratory depression, seizures, loss of consciousness
Pinpoint pupils
Endosulfan Thiodan Itching, burning, tingling of skin
(organochlorine) Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, lack of coordination, tremor, mental confusion
Seizures, respiratory depression, coma
Malathion Cythion Headache, excessive salivation and tearing, muscle twitching, nausea, diarrhea
(organophosphate) Respiratory depression, seizures, loss of consciousness
Pinpoint pupils
Methyl Parathion Penncap-M Headache, excessive salivation and tearing, muscle twitching, nausea, diarrhea
(organophosphate) Respiratory depression, seizures, loss of consciousness
Pinpoint pupils
Phosmet Imidan Headache, excessive salivation and tearing, muscle twitching, nausea, diarrhea
(organophosphate) Respiratory depression, seizures, loss of consciousness
Pinpoint pupils
Pyrethrins Irritating to skin and upper respiratory tract
(natural origin) Contact dermatitis and allergic reactions--asthma
Pyrethroids Cypermethrin, Abnormal facial sensation, dizziness, salivation, headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea
(synthetic pyrethrin) permethrin Irritability to sounds or touch
Seizures, numbness
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lished baseline, the worker should be Use the respirator as designed for its
Exposure and Preventa-
retested immediately. If a second test intended use, and always follow the
tive Measures
confirms the drop in cholinesterase, manufacturer's instructions. Select only
the pesticide handler or agricultural equipment approved by the National
As mentioned earlier, the hazard or risk
worker should be removed from fur- Institute of Occupational Safety and
involved with using a pesticide depends
ther contact with organophosphate Health (NIOSH) and the Mine Safety
on both the toxicity of the product and
and carbamate insecticides until and Health Administration (MSHA).
the amount of exposure to the product
cholinesterase levels return to the pre-
Oral
(Hazard = Toxicity x Exposure). Ide-
exposure baseline range. Your primary
ally, use a low-toxicity product when
care physician can help to establish the Accidental oral exposure most fre-
possible, but even they can be harmful
frequency of this testing program. quently occurs when pesticides have
if your exposure level is high. However,
been taken from the original container
regardless of the product's toxicity,
and put into an unlabeled bottle or
if the exposure level is low, then the
food container. Unfortunately, chil-
hazard will also be low. To reduce the
dren are the most common victims
possibility of exposure and to protect
in these situations. Store pesticides
your health, always wear the personal
only in their original containers, and
protective equipment (PPE) as indicat-
keep the original label attached to
ed on the product label. The following
the container. Store pesticides only in
are general PPE guidelines to protect
their original containers and keep the
against the four routes of entry.
original label attached to the contain-
er. Store in a locked cabinet and/or on
Dermal
a high shelf to keep out of the reach
More than 95 percent of all exposures of children. Never use your mouth to
are dermal. Dermal absorption may clear a spray line or to siphon a pes-
occur as the result of a splash, spill, ticide from a tank or container. After
or drift or when cleaning or repairing handling or working with pesticides,
equipment. Wear unlined, chemical- wash your hands and face thoroughly
resistant gloves to eliminate most with soap and water before eating,
dermal exposures. Minimum dermal drinking, or smoking.
protection for most pesticides consists
Eyes
of a long-sleeved shirt, long trousers,
gloves, and proper footwear. For extra
Eyes are very sensitive to many
precaution, consider wearing coveralls,
pesticides and, considering their size,
a waterproof hat, and unlined rubber
are able to absorb large amounts of
boots. Additionally, wearing a liquid-
chemical. Serious eye exposure can
proof apron or rain suit is recom-
result from a splash, spill, or drift or
mended when mixing and pouring
by rubbing the eyes with contami-
concentrates or when using highly
nated hands or clothing. Tight-fitting
toxic products.
chemical splash goggles or a full-face
shield should be worn if there is any
Inhalation
chance of getting pesticides in the
For many toxic chemicals, the respira- eyes, especially when pouring or mix-
tory (breathing) system is the quickest ing concentrates and handling dusts.
and most direct route of entry into the When pouring from a container, keep
circulatory system. Respiratory protec- the container below eye level to avoid
tion is especially important when splashing or spilling chemicals on your
pesticide powders, dusts, gases, vapors, face or protective clothing.
or small spray droplets can be inhaled.
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Summary References Prepared by Eric S. Lorenz, senior exten-
sion associate of the Pesticide Education
Program.
All pesticides have the potential to be Reigart, J. R., and J. R. Roberts. Rec-
harmful to humans, animals, other ognition and Management of Pesticide Visit Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences on
the Web: agsci.psu.edu
living organisms, and the environment Poisoning. 5th ed. U.S. EPA Office of
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research,
if used incorrectly. The key to reduc- Pesticide Programs. Available at www
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monwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Depart-
cides is to always limit your exposure handbook/handbook.htm.
ment of Agriculture.
by wearing PPE and use a low-toxicity
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