Product Identification

Product Name

Kitron

Synonyms

Chevron orthene
N-(Methoxy-methylsulfanylphosphoryl)acetamide
O,S-Dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate
Orthene
Ortran
Phosphoramidothioic acid, N-acetyl-, O,S-dimethyl ester

CAS

30560-19-1

Formula

C4H10NO3PS

Molecular Weight

183.17

EINECS

250-241-2

RTECS

TB4760000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector

Merck

12,31

Beilstein/Gmelin

1936365

EC Index Number

015-079-00-7

EC Class

Harmful

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

A white solid.

Solubility in water

766 g/L at 20 C

Melting Point

92 - 93

Vapor Pressure

.000002

Density

1.35 g/cm3 (20 C)

pKa/pKb

11.00 (PKA)

Partition Coefficient

-.85

Usage

Contact and systemic insecticide.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store at in a cool dry place.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Acute respiratory insufficiency is the main cause of death in acute poisonings.

Skin

Sweating is a consistent but not universal sign.

Eyes

See Skin.

Ingestion

Vomiting, diarrhea, fecal incontinence and abdominal pain may occur.

Hazards

Containers may explode when heated.

UN (DOT)

3018

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Must wear a respirator with an activated-carbon gas filter cartridge affording protection for a determined number of working hours.

Exposure Effects

Headache, dizziness, muscle spasms and profound weakness are common. Alterations of level of consciousness, seizures and coma may occur. Seizures may be more common in children. Peripheral neuropathy of the mixed sensory-motor type may be delayed in onset by 6 to 21 days. Recovery may be slow or incomplete. Acephate was not teratogenic in rats and mice. <br>No data were available to assess the potential effects of exposure to this agent during pregnancy or lactation. <br>Sporadic reports of human birth defects related to organophosphates have not been fully verified.

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam.

Fire Potential

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Relatively

Combustion Products

When heated to decomp, can emit highly toxic fumes of oxides of phosphorous.

Transport Information

UN Number

3018

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

I; II; III