Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
122-14-5
Name of the chemical
Fenitrothion; O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitro-m-tolyl phosphorothioate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-06-01
Product name
RESKOL 64
CAS No.
122-14-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Public Health, Insecticide
Emergency telephone
Tygerberg Poison Center: +2721 931 6129
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Company Information
company name
Coopers Environmental Science (Pty) Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Primary - Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, n.o.s.
Contains
Fenitrothion Nature of Hazard: Skin contact: The product is rapidly absorbed through intact skin. Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause irritation and redness. Eye contact: Concentrated product may cause irritation, redness, pain and blurred vision. Swallowed: The concentrate is moderately toxic. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations may be harmful. However, swallowing larger quantities may cause serious injury or even death. If the liquid entered the lungs it may cause lung damage or even death due to pneumonia. Inhalation: Inhalation of excessive amount of spray may cause cholinesterase inhibition. Prolonged exposure to solvent may cause respiratory irritation and central nervous system depression.
Potential chronic health
Chronic symptoms in humans include general malaise, fatigue, headache, loss of memory and ability to concentrate. Fenitrothion is not carcinogenic, mutagenic, embryotixic or teratogenic.
