Carbaryl (1-naphthyl methylcarbamate) is a chemical in the carbamate family used chiefly as an insecticide. It is a white crystalline solid commonly sold under the brand name Sevin, a trademark of the Bayer Company. Union Carbide discovered carbaryl and introduced it commercially in 1958. Bayer purchased Aventis CropScience in 2002, a company that...
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(from the article `agricultural technology`) A wide range of organophosphate and carbamate materials is now available. These can be applied to avoid most of the problems related to residues. ... ...pesticide DDT in the mid-20th century provided an effective means of doing so; since its banning for ecological reasons, its place has been ...
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<chemical> A carbamate insecticide and parasiticide. It is a potent anticholinesterase agent belonging to the carbamate group of reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. It has a particularly low toxicity from dermal absorption and is used for control of head lice in some countries. ... Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticid...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′bă-ril Definitions: 1. A cholinesterase-inhibiting contact insecticide. A pediculicide and ectoparasiticide. Toxic to humans, causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bronchoconstrictions, blurring vision, excessive salivation, muscle twitching, cyanosis, convulsions, coma, respiratory failure. ...
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