Commonly Used Chemicals In India | UPSC

List of common Organophosphorus Poisons

Dimethylated

Diethylated

S-ALKYL

Others

Monochrotophos

Methylaparathion

Duchlorvos

Dimethoate

Phorate

Parachion/diethyleparathion

Chlorpyruphos

Propanofos 50%

Acephate (ASATOP)

Trimethoate

Propophenos

Monochlrophos

Triazophos

Malathion

Carbofuran

Preservatives in processed foods

Sodium Benzoate	Sodium Nitrite	Sodium Sulfite	Sulfur Dioxide
It is used as an antifungal preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and foods.	Sodium nitrite is usually found in preserved meat products like sausages, cured meats and canned meats.	Preservative used in wine-making and other processed foods.	Raw fruit and vegetables preservation.

Fruit ripening agents

calcium carbide	Ethephon	oxytocin	Ethylene gas
It is commonly known as ‘masala’ and is a carcinogenic agent and banned under Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011.	It is a pesticide and so it is not recommended as a ripening enhancer.	It is a mammalian hormone, used as a drug in veterinary services and is not advised for use in fresh fruits and vegetables.	Fruit ripening plant hormone in low concentration of 10-100 ppm exogenously to trigger their ripening. It is considered safe in the concentration varying from 0.001-0.01% depending upon the crop

Moisturizing agents in cosmetics

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