International Chemical Safety Cards

DEMETON (MIXED ISOMERS)

ICSC: 0861

(C₂H₅O)₂PS•OCH₂CH₂SC₂H₅ and (C₂H₅O)₂PO•SCH₂CH₂SC₂H₅
Molecular mass: 258.34

ICSC #    0861
CAS #     8065-48-3
RTECS # TF3150000
UN #        3018
EC #         015-118-00-8
October 09, 2002 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION	Convulsions. Dizziness. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation. Sweating. Unconsciousness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further see Inhalation).	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	LIQUID OR AEROSOL WILL BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	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 take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. (See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. See Notes. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs . Keep in a well-ventilated room.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 27/28-50
S: 1/2-28-36/37-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 3
UN Packing Group: I

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0861

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

DEMETON (MIXED ISOMERS)

ICSC: 0861

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including phosphorous oxides and sulfur oxides . Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks plastic.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.05 mg/mł as TWA; (skin); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2002).
MAK: IIb (see Notes); H; (DFG 2002).
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m³ skin
NIOSH IDLH: 10 mg/m³

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the nervous system , resulting in cardiac disorders , convulsions , cyanosis and respiratory failure . Cholinesterase inhibition. Exposure may result in death. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Cholinesterase inhibitor; cumulative effect is possible: see acute hazards/symptoms.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 0.27kPa: 134°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: poor

Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Auto-ignition temperature: 464°C

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to birds,honey bees and mammals. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.

N O T E S

This substance is a mixture of two isomers: Demeton-O and Demeton-S (see ICSC 0864). Do NOT take working clothes home. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. MAK value not established but full documentation is available (MAK IIb).

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT6-I

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0861	DEMETON (MIXED ISOMERS)
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.