General Information
Revision date
2024-10-30
Product name
Malathion
Product Synonyms
2-[(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl)thio]-butanedioic acid, 1,4-diethyl ester NSC 6524
CAS No.
121-75-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is for research use - Not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
+1 (734) 971-3335, 800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H331, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. d ~ GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS07 Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS06 GHS07 GHS09
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves. P301+P312 If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a poison center/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 4 1 Fire = 1 4 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. from page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
EU Classification
d)(1)(ii) of § 1910.12000 The SDS issuer does not object to the classifications provided by importers or manufacturers of precursor products.
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.