General Information
Revision date
2014-04-02
Product name
Acephate Technical
Chemical name
O,S-dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate
CAS No.
30560-19-1
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Company Information
company name
Nagarjuna Agrichem Limited
Section 2
Health hazards
Identification Emergency Overview: White crystalline material with rotten cabbage odor. Cholinesterase inhibitor, harmful if swallowed. Can cause moderate eye irritation Avoid breathing dust or spray mist Avoid contact eyes, skin or clothing Keep out of reach of children. Inhalation Mist or dust concentrations may be harmful or irritating if inhaled. Signs and symptoms of respiratory tract irritation may include nasal discharge, sore throat, coughing, bronchitis, pulmonary edema and difficulty in breathing. Ingestion This material may be harmful if swallowed. Degree of injury will depend on amount ingested. Signs and symptoms which may occur within 12 hours following overexposure include headache, dizziness, weakness, pinpoint pupils, blurred vision, excessive salivation and nasal discharge, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting. Skin Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation. The systemic toxicity has not been determined. Eye Contact may cause eye irritation. Degree of injury will depend on the amount of material that gets into eye and the speed and thoroughness of the first aid treatment.
