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Foray 48bThis is the spray currently being used to spray the Painted Apple Moth and the Asian Gypsy Moth. With the Auckland Painted Apple Moth Eradication Programme the number of people
that need to reduce or eliminate their contact with the Foray 48b spray has been
stated as approximately 4 in every thousand. These figures exclude people that
did not report their problems. These also exclude where people reporting their
ailments were told that their problems were not due to the Foray 48b spray (we
have been unable to confirm that their ailments were not due to the spray, we
have also had reports that some people have been told that their problem is just
in their head). Foray 48b is not an organically certified pesticide. It uses Btk as the active ingredient to deal with these pests and works by being ingested by caterpillar and giving them a stomach ache so they stop eating until they die of starvation days later. The Btk accounts for 2.1% of the spray. Btk is used in several organic sprays. The remainder 97.9% of the spray is called inert substances - not because they do not react or are neutral but because they do not affect the caterpillar. The exact ingredients that make up this 97.9% of the spray is a trade secret. Also Refer Foray 48b Health Effects The following information is from www.moth.co.nz ...
Secret Spray Ingredients Released
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 | Methyl paraben (methyl hydroxybenzoate) |
| Propylene glycol |
| Benzoic acid/sodium benzoate |
| Polyacrylic acid (carbopol) |
| Sorbitol |
| Potassium sorbate |
| Hydrochloric acid |
| Notes |
Effects:
| Well known sensitiser causing allergic reactions, especially to skin. Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system. |
| Propylene glycol increases the activity of this chemical. |
Where Found:
| Preservative. Found in food: mayonnaise, salad dressings, spiced sauces, mustard, processed veggies, frozen dairy products, baked goods, jellies and jams, soft drinks, fruit juices, syrups, sweets. |
| Food code number = 218. |
| Also cosmetics, shampoos, moisturizers, sunscreens, shoe polishes, even textiles. |
Effects:
| Irritation to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. | ||||||||||||
| Aggravation of kidney disorders. | ||||||||||||
| Some evidence of liver damage in laboratory tests. | ||||||||||||
| Damage to intestines. | ||||||||||||
| Reproductive effects. | ||||||||||||
| Effects on red blood cells: decrease their life span; also other blood effects (increased osmotic pressure). | ||||||||||||
| Nodules in spleen. | ||||||||||||
| Has been associated with deafness- Martindale recommends that it is not used in ear drops | ||||||||||||
| Depression of central nervous system, especially in children:
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Where found:
| Propylene glycol is used in antifreeze formulations, heat exchangers, and brake and hydraulic fluids. It is also used in the manufacture of resins, as a solvent in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and inks, as a food additive and plasticizer for resins and paper, and as a humectant in textiles and tobacco. |
| Propylene glycol is absorbed completely from the gastrointestinal tract and partly via the skin and the lungs. |
| Food Code number = 1520 |
| Many cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food preservative. |
Effects:
| Anaphylactic reactions. |
| Asthma, urticaria, rhinitis, |
| Respiratory sensitivity in aspirin-induced asthma |
| Irritant to skin and eyes - contact urticaria. |
| Diarrhoea, muscle weakness, tremors, emaciation, degeneration of the liver. |
| Toxicological data and risk assessment assumes ingestion, but studies indicate that there is no safe level for inhalation of this chemical. |
Where Found:
| Preservative. Found in food: oils, ice creams, tinned mushrooms, chilli paste, imitation fruit, icings, sports supplementary foods, sauces, dressings, veggie and fruit pulp, preserved cherries. |
| Food Code number = 210, 211 |
Effects:
| Can cause contact dermatitis (particularly when occluded on the skin - eg continued wearing of contaminated clothing) |
| Irritant to people with pre-existing skin and respiratory problems. |
| Not in food. |
Effects:
| Irritant to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea. |
Where found:
| Sweetener: diabetic products, low cal chutneys, fruit pulps, sweets, icings, noodles, pasta, breads, bakery goods, dried meat, sausage casings, fruit and veggie juices, wines, dairy-based desserts. |
| Food Code number = 420. |
Effects:
| Irritant to eyes, respiratory system and skin Hypersensitivity can occur. |
Where found:
| Preservative: ice cream, tinned mushrooms, dried fruit. |
| Food Code number = 202. |
| Acidity regulator. Corrosive. |
| Irritant. Food Code number = 507. |
(1) Sensitiser describes a substance that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the chemical. This allergic reaction may be to the substance itself, or to another energy source, quite often the sun. (personal communication)
(2) Constituents of Foray 48B as used in West Auckland before February 2003:
| Active ingredient - Btk (incl. Spores, endotoxin crystals etc) |
| Fermentation Solids (incl. trace amounts of soy, corn, fish proteins etc) |
| Water |
| Methyl paraben (methyl -hydro xybenzoate) - Food code number = 218. |
| Benzoic acid/sodium benzoate - Food Code number = 210, 211 |
| Propylene glycol - Food Code number = 1520 |
| Potassium sorbate - Food Code number = 202 Sorbitol - Food Code number = 420. |
| Hydrochloric acid - Food Code number = 507. |
| Polyacrylic acid (carbopol)* - not in food |
* not 100% confirmed
Also Refer Foray 48b Health Effects
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