O,O-Dimethyl-S-1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl dithiophosphate; Malathion
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Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H320 |
Causes eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H350 |
May cause cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H400 |
Very toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H410 |
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 15 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 10 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 250 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Deep-brown to yellow liquid with a garlic-like odor.
| Boiling Point | 140°F (decomposes) |
| Flash Point | >325°F (open-cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00004 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.234 at 77°F |
Target Organs
nervous system effects
Synonyms
S-[1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl) ethyl]O,O-dimethyl-phosphorodithioate; diethyl (dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio) succinate
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 4004
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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