ICSC 0429 - DEMETON-O-METHYL

DEMETON-O-METHYL	ICSC: 0429 (August 1997)
O-2-Ethylthioethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate

CAS #: 867-27-6

UN #: 3018

EC Number: 212-758-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation. Sweating. Nausea. Dizziness. Laboured breathing. Weakness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Further see Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pupillary constriction. Blurred vision.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Convulsions. Unconsciousness. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

DEMETON-O-METHYL

ICSC: 0429

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-PALE YELLOW OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including phosphorus oxides and sulfur oxides.	Formula: C₆H₁₅O₃PS₂ / (CH₃O)₂P(S)OCH₂CH₂SCH₂CH₃ Molecular mass: 230.3 Boiling point at 0.07kPa: 93°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.2 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.03 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.025 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-PALE YELLOW OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including phosphorus oxides and sulfur oxides.

Formula: C₆H₁₅O₃PS₂ / (CH₃O)₂P(S)OCH₂CH₂SCH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 230.3
Boiling point at 0.07kPa: 93°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.03
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.025
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the nervous system. Cholinesterase inhibition. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the nervous system. Cholinesterase inhibition. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. If the substance is formulated with solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s). Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. See ICSC 0705.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 25; S: (1/2)-24-36/37-45

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