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Profenofos

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[Flash Point]

197
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
[Ingestion]

Rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. Administer activated charcoal .
[Inhalation]

Establish a patient airway. Suction if necessaryAggressive airway control may be needed. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary. Monitor for shock and treat if necessary Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary .
[Skin]

Flush exposed area with water, wash with soap and water. Monitor for symptoms.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport to medical facility
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store at 2-8 C
[Inhalation]

Profenofos can cause cholinesterase inhibition in humans; that is, it can stimulate the nervous system causing nausea, dizziness, confusion and at very high exposures (e.g., accidents or major spills), respiratory paralysis and death.
[Skin]

See inhalation.
[Eyes]

See inhalation.
[Ingestion]

See inhalation.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

20/21/22
[EC Safety Phrase]

36/37
[UN (DOT)]

2810
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves.
[Respirators]

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
[Exposure Effects]

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Readily absorbed through skin. Target organ(s): Blood. Heart.
[Poison Class]

3
[Appearance]

Pale yellow liquid with garlic-like odor.
[Solubility in water]

28 mg/L (25 C)
[Boiling Point]

402
[Vapor Pressure]

2.7E-6 (25 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

62.8 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Control of insects and mites. Registered for use in the u.S. But approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses.
[Refractive Index]

1.5466 (20 C)
[Product Name]

O-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-O-ethyl-S-propyl phosphorothioate
[Synonyms]

4-Bromo-2-chloro-1-(ethoxy-propylsulfanylphosphoryl)oxybenzene
Curacron
O-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl) O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate
O-Ethyl S-propyl O-(2-chloro-4-bromophenyl)thiophosphate
O-Ethyl-S-n-propyl-O-(2-chloro-4-bromophenyl)thiophosphate
[CAS]

"CASEN_41198-08-7.htm">41198-08-7
[Formula]

C11H15BrClO3PS
[Molecular Weight]

373.65
[EINECS]

255-255-2
[RTECS]

TE6975000
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2150258
[Beilstein Reference]

6-06
[EC Index Number]

015-135-00-0
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Alkaline conditions. Oxidizing and reducing agents.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Organophosphates are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.
[Combustion Products]

Sulfur oxides, phosphorus oxides, hydrogen bromide and hydrogen chloride.
[UN Number]

2810
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

II