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Agent Name Trichloronate
CAS Number 327-98-0
Formula C10-H12-Cl3-O2-P-S
Major Category Pesticides
Synonyms Ethylphosphonothioic acid O-ethyl O-(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl) ester; BAY37289; O-Ethyl O-(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl) ethylphosphonothioate; Agritox; Ethyl O-(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl) ethylphosphonothioate; [ChemFinder]
Category Organophosphates
Description Emulsifiable concentrate, granules, or seed dressing powder; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Used as an insecticide against vegetable fly larvae and soil pests; Not marketed in the USA or Canada; [HSDB]
Comments A small number of the organophosphates (OPs) can Induce Delayed Neuropathy (OPIDN). OPIDN usually occurs after ingestion and is usually nonoccupational. [Levy, p. 572]
Exposure Assessment
BEI Cholinesterase activity in red cells = 70% of individual's baseline, sample time discretionary; [ACGIH]
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin Motor Neuropathy
Other Poison Organophosphate
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