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diethylphosphate (dep)

In the chemical family: Organophosphate Pesticides (OPs)

Organophosphate pesticides were previously marketed for home use and are now used on produce. Known neurotoxins that are particularly toxic to developing fetuses, infants and children.

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Health Effects related to diethylphosphate (dep): Brain and nervous system

Routes of Exposure related to diethylphosphate (dep):

  • Food: food residue, pesticide metabolite, pesticide residue
  • Found in people

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