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Glossary Terms
Methyl
bromide
Methyl bromide is a broad spectrum pesticide used in the
control
of pest insects, nematodes, weeds, pathogens, and rodents. Methyl bromide
is
toxic not only to the target pests it is used against, but to non-target
organisms as well. Human exposure to high concentrations of methyl
bromide can
result in central nervous system and respiratory system failure, as well
as
specific and severe deleterious actions on the lungs, eyes, and skin.
Exposure
of pregnant women may result in fetal defects. Exposed persons have
developed
respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological problems, including
inflammation
of nerves and organs, and degeneration of eyes.(1)
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