文摘
The present study was carried out to observe the dissipation pattern of triazophos on capsicum and risk assessment of its residues on human beings and to suggest a waiting period for the safety of consumers. Following two applications of triazophos (Truzo 40 EC) at 500 and 1000 g a.i.?ha?, the average initial deposits were found to be 3.61 and 6.26 mg kg?, respectively. These residues dissipated below the limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.05 mg kg? in 10 and 15 days at the recommended and double the recommended dosages, respectively. The calculated values of half-life were 2.31 and 2.14 days at recommended and double the recommended dosages, respectively. Theoretical maximum residue contribution (TMRC) values were found to be 28.8 and 41.6 μg person? day? at 500 and 1000 g a.i.?ha?, respectively, and found to be below the maximum permissible intake on capsicum fruit on the 7th day. Therefore, a waiting period of 7 days is suggested for consumption of capsicum sprayed with triazophos at the recommended dosages. Keywords Triazophos LOQ TMRC Residues Half-life Capsicum