[The problem of the presence of dangerous adjuvants in pesticide preparations used in agriculture or households]. / La problematica relativa alla presenza di coformulanti pericolosi nei preparati antiparassitari di uso agricolo o domestico.

Problems related to the presence of dangerous co-formulating agents and adjuvants in plant protection products and biocides are described. Usually, these kind of preparations are made including big quantities of different inerts (solvents, adhesives, wetting agents, surfactants, etc.), often more dangerous than the active ingredients. The obligatory declaration on the label about identity and concentration of some of these substances is not provided by the actual legislation. Sometimes, as in the case of accidental poisoning, the real nature of the toxicological damage is difficult to recognize. Also for the environmental compartment, the persistence of some preparation can be hugely increased by the presence of inerts added on purpose for lasting the efficacy.