An unusual case of non-fatal poisoning due to herbicide 4-chloro-2-methyl phenoxyacetic acid (MCPA)

Abstract MCPA (4-chloro-2-methyl phenoxyacetic acid) is a systemic hormone-type selective herbicide readily absorbed by leaves and roots. Use of MCPA for murder or attempted murder is very rare in Sri Lanka. However, a reported case of attempted murder by adding MCPA to water will be discussed in th...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	Forensic science international 2014-10, Vol.243, p.90-94
Hauptverfasser:	Tennakoon, D.A.S. Sakunthala, Perera, K.A.P. Bandumala, Hathurusinghe, L.S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid - analysis 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid - poisoning Arrays Chromatography Chromatography, Liquid Cresols - urine Criminal investigations Female Forensic sciences Forensic Toxicology Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry GC–MS Herbicides Herbicides - analysis Herbicides - poisoning Homicide HPLC Humans Hydrochloric acid Laboratories Liquid-liquid extraction Male MCPA Methods Murder Pathology Patients Phenols Poisons Solid phases Sri Lanka Storage tanks Suicides & suicide attempts Sulfuric acid Urine Vortices Water Supply
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Schreiben Sie den ersten Kommentar!