However, there is a third possibility for getting the pesticide
into the body - through the skin. Users of this pesticide (and
any of the other so called 'safe' pesticides) should use suitable
rubber gloves, make sure they are thoroughly washed afterwards and
are not used for any other purposes as pesticides do penetrate the
rubber. Preferably, use once and throw away. If any splashes in your
eyes, seek medical attention.
>I do not know whether nicotine is a good insecticide for cp or not. But:
>1g of tobacco contains about 10mg of nicotine. About 3mg are contained in
>the smoke and 70 to 95 percent of these 3mg are absorbed by your lungs.
>The lethal dose of nicotine for an adult is about 50mg.
>As nicotine is metabolized quickly by the liver the lethal dose can not by
>reached by smoking the adequat number of cigarettes but only by injection or
>ingestion.
>Do not try it out. ;-) Jens
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Definitely:-)
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Regards, Adrian Arnold.