Agent Name |
Leptophos |
CAS Number |
21609-90-5 |
Formula |
C13-H10-Br-Cl2-O2-P-S |
Major Category |
Pesticides |
Synonyms |
Phosvel; Leptophos; MBCP; Abor; VCS 506; Letophos; Phenylphosphonothioicacid O-(4-bromo-2,5-dichlorophenyl) O-methyl ester; Lepton; O-(4-Bromo-2,5-dichlorophenyl) O-methyl phenylphosphonothioate; ABAR; Fosvel; K62-105; Leptophos oxon; Leptophoxon; NK 711; Oleophosvel; Velsicol 506; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Organophosphates |
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] |
Restricted |
Banned in the USA in 1975 due to delayed neurotoxic effects; [HSDB] |
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 |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: LEPTOPHOS
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