Ethion
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CAS
563-12-2
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[(C2H5O)2P(S)S]2CH2
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RTECS
TE4550000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
O,O,O',O'-Tetraethyl S,S'-methylene di(phosphorodithioate)
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: 0.4 mg/m3 [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Colorless to amber-colored, odorless liquid. [insecticide] [Note: A solid below 10°F. The technical product has a very disagreeable odor.]
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MW: 384.5
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BP: >302°F (Decomposes)
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FRZ: 10°F
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Sol: 0.0001%
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VP: 0.0000015 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.22
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Fl.P: 349°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Acids, alkalis
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5600
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin; nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, salivation; headache, dizziness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus), chest tightness; blurred vision, miosis; cardiac irregularities; muscle fasciculation; dyspnea (breathing difficulty)
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood cholinesterase
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0888 |
