Abstract:Metal phosphides in general and zinc phosphide, in particular, are potent insecticides and rodenticides. These are commercially used for protection of crops during storage, as well as during transportation. However, these are highly toxic substances. Zinc phosphide (Zn2P3) and other phosphides are generally misused intentionally for suicidal purpose in Turkey. While most fatal PH3 exposures are unintentional, metal phosphide pellet ingestion has been used intentionally as a means of suicide in several Asian co… Show more
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