RELATIVE SAFETY OF NEMATICIDES - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS:

Pesticides and other chemicals are required to have a Material Safety Data Sheet delineating various characteristics important to health and safety. The negative publicity often aimed at pesticides makes one generally aware of their dangerous aspects. It is interesting to compare statements attesting to the toxicity of a broad spectrum biocide such as methyl bromide with products many come in contact with in everyday life such as gasoline or household bleach.

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