Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) 8# Ethyl Parathion
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/23/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Organphosphate
Hi-Yield(R) 8# Ethyl Parathion
Chemical Name: Does not apply Formula: Does not apply
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) 8# Ethyl Parathion
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
EPN 2104-64-5 55.17 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
Aromatic Petroleum Solvent Not determined 33.74 Not determined Not determined
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (掳F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
Not available 1.09 Not available
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Not available Not available Not available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Not available Not determined
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Garlic and aromatic solvent odor; amber liquid
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (掳F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
90 degrees F TCC Lower: Not available Upper: Not available
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
CO2, foam, dry chemical, water May evolve toxic gases upon burning.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Volatile, flammable liquid.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use protective clothing and air supply equipment. Avoid use of water when possible to reduce environmental
contamination hazard. For fires involving large quantities of this material, stay out of smoke and evacuate people
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downwind.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Ingestion, skin absorption, inhalation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Symptoms of overexposure include headache, constriction of pupils, tightness in chest, nausea, cramps, tremors, and
dizziness. A component is a cholinesterase inhibitor and a neurotoxin. Poisoning may affect the respiratory and
central nervous system.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Not determined
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Not determined
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
Not determined
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
Not determined
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
IF SWALLOWED: Drink water and induce vomiting under medical supervision when possible. Aspiration hazard
exists. EYE OR SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and flush contaminated areas with water. IF
INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and apply artificial respiration if needed. Consult a physician if any symptoms
appear after exposure. Atropine is antidote is symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition appear. See product label for
more detailed hazard information.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Extreme temperature
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Oxidizing agents, certain plastics, and rubber compounds
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CO, NOx,POx, and SOx
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Does not apply
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Extinguish all flames and pilot lights in the area. Keep area well ventilated. See Special Precautions and label before
taking further action. Soak up with non-flammable absorbent material and place in properly labeled containers. Flush
contaminated area with detergent and water. Do not reoccupy area until odor has dissipated.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Consult state and local authorities for disposal directives. Small spills may be placed in trash if facility and disposal
site meet the RCRA requirements. Do not allow run-off to contaminate water.
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SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Repirators with organic vapor filter when ventilation is inadequate.
VENTILATION
Mechanical (general) preferred
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Impermeable
EYE PROTECTION
Goggles when handling concentrate.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Clothing which covers all skin surfaces. Change promptly if contaminated.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Odor is detectable at harmful levels.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Wash skin and clothing after handling. Consult label for environmental hazards, re-entry information, and other
information.
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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