Product Identification

Product Name

Azamethiphos

Synonyms

6-Chloro-3-(dimethoxyphosphorylsulfanylmethyl)-[1,3]oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-one
Phosphorothioic acid, S-[(6-chloro-2-oxooxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl ester
Salmosan
Snip

CAS

35575-96-3

Formula

C9H10ClN2O5PS

Molecular Weight

324.69

EINECS

252-626-0

RTECS

TE8070000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide

Beilstein/Gmelin

1086470

Beilstein Reference

5-27

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water

Slightly soluble

Melting Point

87 - 89

Boiling Point

429

Vapor Pressure

1.5E-7 (25 C)

pKa/pKb

12.9 (pKb)

Heat Of Vaporization

68 kJ/mol

Usage

Organothiophosphate insecticide.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.

Eyes

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at 2-8 C

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Skin

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Eyes

Causes eye irritation.

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed.

Hazards

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

EC Risk Phrase

22 36

EC Safety Phrase

26

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.

Respirators

Government approved respirator.

Exposure Effects

Harmful. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

213

Fire Fighting

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Oxidizing agents.

Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas, Sulfur oxides, Hydrogen sulfide gas, Phosphorous oxides.