Acute toxicity - Category 2, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Dermal
Acute toxicity - Category 2, Inhalation
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
H300 Fatal if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . See Notes.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .
This material is harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. (EPA, 1998)
Airway protection. Ensure that a clear airway exists. Intubate the patients and aspirate the secretions with a large-bore suction device if necessary. Administer oxygen by mechanically assisted pulmonary ventilation if respiration is depressed. Improve tissue oxygenation as much as possible before administering atropine, so as to minimize the risk of ventricular fibrillation. In severe poisonings, it may be necessary to support pulmonary ventilation mechanically for several days. Organophosphate pesticides
If material on fire or involved in fire: Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use "alcohol" foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic; Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic
Non-Specific -- Organophosphorus Pesticide, n.o.s.) Container may explode in heat of fire. Fire and runoff from fire control water may produce irritating or poisonous gases. (Non-Specific -- Phosphoramidothioic Acid, O-Ethyl S-Methyl Ester) Emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides, and sulfur oxides when heated to decomposition. Stable at neutral pH. Avoid strong acids or alkalis. (EPA, 1998)
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Environmental considerations: Air spill: Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic; Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic; Organophosphorus pesticides, solid, toxic
NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room....Concentrates... should not be stored in mild steel containers.
TLV BEI issued
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Methamidophos is a crystalline solid, technical product is off-white with a pungent odor. Used as an insecticide on a number of vegetables and on cotton. (EPA, 1998)
Colorless crystals
Mercaptan-like odor
44.5°C
208.7°C at 760 mmHg
Combustible under specific conditions. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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212°C
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Soluble in aliphatic chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohols; slightly soluble in ether.
log Kow = -0.8 @ 20 deg C
0.211mmHg at 25°C
1.286 g/cm3
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Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides and sulfur oxides. Attacks mild steel and copper-containing alloys (technical grade).
Stable at ambient temp.
Organophosphates, such as METHAMIDOPHOS, 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. Avoid strong acids or alkalis. [EPA, 1998].
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Attacks mild steel and copper-containing alloys (technical grade).
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /nitrogen, phosphorous and sulfur oxides/.
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Cancer Classification: Not Likely to be Carcinogenic to Humans
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The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system by a cholinesterase inhibiting effect. This may result in convulsions, respiratory failure, heart failure and death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
The substance may have effects on the nervous system. Cholinesterase inhibition. Cumulative effects are possible.
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
AEROBIC: Half-lives in Mooretown, NJ loam, Florida sandy loam, and sandy loam were 0.583, 4.8, and 6.1 days under aerobic conditions(1).
An estimated BCF of 3.1 was calculated for methamidophos(SRC), using a log Kow of -0.8(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
A Koc of 5 has been reported for methamidophos(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this Koc value suggests that methamidophos is expected to have very high mobility in soil.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN2783 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2783 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2783 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.Isolate contaminated clothing by sealing in a bag or other container.Do NOT take working clothes home.If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.If the substance is present under the form of a formulation containing hydrocarbon solvents, vomiting may not be induced.