Temephos (EC: 222-191-1)

CAS 3383-96-8 C₁₆H₁₂O₆P₂S₃ MW 466.5000 Danger
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Precautionary Statements

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P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Physical Properties

White, crystalline solid or liquid (above 87°F).

Boiling Point248-257°F (decomposes)
Vapor Pressure0.00000007 mmHg at 77°F
Specific Gravity1.32

Target Organs

Nervous System

cholinesterase inhibition; reduced carboxylesterase activity

Synonyms

Abate; O,O,O'O'-tetramethyl O,O'-thiodi-p-phenylene phosphorothioate; phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl ester, O,O-diester with 4,4'-thiodiphenol

Data Sources

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.

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