Safety data for azinphos methyl
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Synonyms: O,O-dimethyl S-(4-oxobenzotriazino-3-methyl) phosphorodithioate,
guthion, O,O-dimethyl S-(1,2,3-benzotriazinyl-4-keto)methyl phosphorodithioate
Dimethyl S-((4-oxo-1,2,3-benzotriazin-3(4H)-yl)methyl) phosphorodithioate,
Dimethyl S-(3-(mercaptomethyl)-1,2,3-benzotriazin-4(3H)-one) phosphorodithioate,
guthion, gusathion, DBD, methyltriazotin, numerous further trade names
Use: a component in some pesticides
Molecular formula: C10H12N3O3PS2
CAS No: 86-50-0
EINECS: 201-676-1
Annex I Index No: 015-039-00-9
Physical data
Appearance: brown waxy solid or colourless to yellow crystals
Melting point: 72 C
Boiling point: decomposes near the melting point
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Specific gravity: 1.44
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: insoluble
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hydrolyzed by water, acids, alkalies.
Toxicology
Very toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Toxic in contact with the skin.
TLV odour detection
in water 0.2 ppt. May cause sensitization. May be a reproductive hazard.
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which
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here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 7 mg kg-1
SKN-RAT LD50 200 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LDLO 5 mg kg-1
IPR-RAT LD50 4.9 mg kg-1
SKN-MUS LD50 65 mg kg-1
ORL-BWD LD50 8 mg kg-1
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given
here.)
R24 R26 R28 R43 R50 R53.
Environmental information
Very toxic to aquatic organisms - may cause long-term environmental damage.
Transport information
(The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section
is given
here.)
UN No 2811. Hazard class 6.1. Packing group II.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, good ventilation, gloves.
Take precautions to avoid skin contact. Do not release into the environment.
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section
is given here.)
S28 S36 S37 S45 S60 S61.