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| Parathion | CAS 56-38-2 | ||
| (C2H5O)2P(S)OC6H4NO2 | RTECS TF4550000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names O,O-Diethyl-O(p-nitrophenyl) phosphorothioate; Diethyl parathion; Ethyl parathion; Parathion-ethyl |
DOT ID & Guide 2783 152 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] | |||
| IDLH 10 mg/m3 | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Pale-yellow to dark-brown liquid with a garlic-like odor. [Note: A solid below 43°F. Pesticide that may be absorbed on a dry carrier.] |
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MW: 291.3 |
BP: 707°F |
FRZ: 43°F |
Sol: 0.001% |
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VP: 0.00004 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.27 |
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Fl.P(oc): 392°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, alkaline materials |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 5600; OSHA 62 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH Up to 0.5 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust, mist, and fume filter/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 1.25 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust, mist, and fume filter Up to 2.5 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 10 mg/m3: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; miosis; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus); headache; chest tightness, wheezing, laryngeal spasm, salivation, cyanosis; anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea; sweating; muscle fasciculation, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), paralysis; dizziness, confusion, ataxia; convulsions, coma; low blood pressure; cardiac irregularities | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood cholinesterase |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |