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Arsenical Insecticides - Softcover

George E. Colby

 
9781332766888: Arsenical Insecticides

Synopsis

This 19th century book details the dangers of using arsenic insecticides in agriculture. The book focuses primarily on the adulteration of paris green pigment, a green pigment originally made from copper acetoarsenite, with other substances such as white arsenic, calcium carbonate, and barium sulfate. The author analyzes the dangers of these adulterated pigments, describing the harm they can cause both to plants and to humans. The book's key insight is that the adulteration of paris green with white arsenic is dangerous, and the use of adulterated paris green should be avoided. The author provides a detailed description of methods to test paris green for the presence of white arsenic. The book also discusses safer alternatives to paris green, such as lead arsenate and lime arsenite, and provides methods for their preparation. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of pesticides and the dangers of adulteration in agricultural products.

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