sodium fluoroacetate

chemical compound

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Sodium fluoroacetate is a poisonous, powdery chemical compound with the formula C₂H₂FNaO₂. It is also known by the laboratory serial number "1080" and is used as a rodenticide and pesticide. This compound was first documented in 1945.12

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The salt sodium fluoroacetate is an extremely powerful rodenticide; it has been reported to give good control of rats, but it must be used with great care. Sodium bifluoride is used as a laundry sour; it also removes iron stains without weakening the fabric.
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The salt sodium fluoroacetate is an extremely powerful rodenticide; it has been reported to give good control of rats, but it must be used with great care. Sodium bifluoride is used as a laundry sour; it also removes iron stains without weakening the fabric.
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