Can Approved Uses of Mono- and Di-Potassium Salts of Phosphorous Acid Affect Human Health?
Mono- and Di-Potassium Salts of Phosphorous Acid is unlikely to affect human health when used according to label directions. Exposure to mono- and di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid may occur when handling and applying the product. When assessing health risks, two key factors are considered: • the levels where no health effects occur; and • the levels to which people may be exposed. The dose levels used to assess risks are established to protect the most sensitive human population (for example, children and nursing mothers). Only uses for which the exposure is well below levels that cause no effects in animal testing are considered acceptable for registration. Mono- and di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid is of low toxicity by the oral, dermal and inhalation routes, and only minimally irritating to the eyes. The precautionary label statement indicating that contact with eyes must be avoided, and the personal protective equipment statement that applicators and other handlers must
