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| Phorate | CAS 298-02-2 | ||
| (C2H5O)2P(S)SCH2SC2H5 | RTECS TD9450000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names O,O-Diethyl S-(ethylthio)methylphosphorodithioate; O,O-Diethyl S-ethylthiomethylthiothionophosphate; Thimet; Timet |
DOT ID & Guide 3018 152 (organophosphorus pesticide, liquid) |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 mg/m3 ST 0.2 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL�: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Clear liquid with a skunk-like odor. [insecticide] |
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MW: 260.4 |
BP: ? |
FRZ: -45°F |
Sol: 0.005% |
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VP: 0.0008 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr(77°F): 1.16 |
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Fl.P(oc): 320°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIB Combustible Liquid, but does not readily ignite. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, alkalis [Note: Hydrolyzed in the presence of moisture and by alkalis.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 5600 |
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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: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| 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 |