What does CPF stand for?

Chlorpyrifos

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The restrictions apply to the use of chlorpyrifos, diazinon and malathion near salmon waters in Washington, California, Oregon and Idaho.

EPA rule limits three pesticides near salmon waters

Chlorpyrifos is known by trade names such as Dursban and Lorsban.

EPA limits 3 pesticides said to harm salmon

Chlorpyrifos is known by trade names such as Dursban and Lorsban.

EPA puts limits on 3 pesticides to protect salmon

Because chlorpyrifos can cause adverse effects by allowing acetylcholine to build up at nerve endings, the scientists tested two receptor agonists, atropine (which blocks muscarinic receptors) and mecamylamine (which blocks nicotinic receptors).

In search of a chlorpyrifos antidote; Mechanisms offer clues

They analysed the specimens for a substance called TCPY, produced when chlorpyrifos breaks down.

Pesticide sprayed on fruit 'can make men less fertile'

However, the organophosphates malathion and chlorpyrifos are still legally used on many conventional crops.

Organic choice: pesticides vanish from body after change in diet

In July 2002, the ministry instructed importers to voluntarily restrict imports of frozen spinach from China as it detected too much chlorpyrifos in some shipments in March the same year.

Japan lifts import curbs on Chinese frozen spinach imports

One chemical used in a an insecticide, chlorpyrifos, has been linked to birth defects and nerve damage.

Sorted And The City: Dow AgroSciences