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Chemical Sampling Information
Fensulfothion
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 Analytical Methods
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General Description

NAME: Fensulfothion

SYNONYM(s): O,O-Diethyl O-[p-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl]phosphorothioate; Dasanit; Bay 25141; S767; Terracur P

IMIS: 1251

CAS: 115-90-2

NIOSH: RTECS TF3850000; 59407

DOT: UN3017 Poison, Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Brown liquid.
BP: 138-141 C at 0.01 mm Hg (1.3 Pa)

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Nervous System Disturbances---Cholinesterase inhibition (HE6) LD50 (oral, rat) 5 mg/kg

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Toluene
MAX V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: OSHA personnel may obtain sampling tubes from SLTC.

COND: Toluene extraction; 4 ft.; 5% OV210; Oven 210 deg. C; Inj. 250 deg. C; Det. 220 deg. C; C/P TLP 7/79 or (45 m x 0.2 mm i.d.) SE-54 with 0.25 um thick film; Oven 220-260 deg C at 15 deg/min. Inj 250 deg C; Det 250 deg C.

WIPE:

Yes,with Glass Fiber Filter

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.


Revision Date: 01/11/1999
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