An unusual case of non-fatal poisoning due to herbicide 4-chloro-2-methyl phenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) - Tennakoon DA, Perera KA, Hathurusinghe LS.

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 MC...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news