General Information
Revision date
2018-09-13
Product name
Methyl Parathion
Product Synonyms
phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester; BAY 11405;
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only, not for human or veterinary use
Emergency telephone
+1 (800)424-9300, +1 (703)527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H311, H330, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 2 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 2 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300: Fatal if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H373: May cause damage to {organs} through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P284: Wear respiratory protection {}.
Response
P301+310 IF SWALLOWED P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P314: Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. P320: Specific treatment is urgent {see ... on this label}. P330: Rinse mouth. P361+364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Fatal if inhaled or swallowed. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause damage to {organs} through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Toxic in contact with skin. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 2 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 2 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
