NAME: Demeton

SYNONYM(s): o-o-Diethyl o(and s)-z-(ethylthio)ethyl phosphorothioate mixture; Systox; Bayer 8169; Demeton-o + Demeton-s; Demox; E-1059; Mercaptophos

IMIS: 0857

CAS: 8065-48-3

NIOSH: RTECS TF3150000; 59390

DESCRIPTION:

Light brown liquid with an odor of sulfur compounds.
MW: 258
BP: (2 mm): 273 F
VP: Very low
MP: -13 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.1 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (Inhalable Fraction) (Vapor and Aerosol) (Skin)

NIOSH REL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

SYMPTOM(s): Miosis, aching eyes; rhinorrhea; headaches; chest pain, wheezing, laryngeal spasms; salivation; cyanosis; anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea; local sweating; muscle fasciculation; weakness; paralysis; giddiness, confusion, ataxia; convulsions; coma; low blood pressure; cardiac irregularities; eye, skin irritation

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cholinesterase inhibition (HE6) Suspect teratogen (HE5); Mutagen (HE2)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, CVS, CNS, skin, eyes, blood cholinestera

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 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.

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):

CH 27501: 1 microgram

WIPE:

Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter