1.Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name | fenitrothion |
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1.2 Other means of identification
Product number | - |
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Other names | s5660 |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses | For industry use only. Insecticide |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
1.5 Emergency phone number
Emergency phone number | - |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
2.Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 4
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s) | ![]() ![]() |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | H302 Harmful if swallowed H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. |
Response | P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. |
Storage | none |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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fenitrothion | fenitrothion | 122-14-5 | none | 100% |
4.First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
In case of eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
This compound is an organophosphate insecticide. It is a highly toxic cholinesterase inhibitor, that acts on the nervous system. Does not cause delayed neurotoxicity and contact produces little irritation. (EPA, 1998)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Basic Treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Aggressive airway control may be needed. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary ... . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary... . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary ... . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. Administer activated charcoal ... . /Organophosphates and related compounds/
5.Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
(Non-Specific -- Organophosphate Pesticide n.o.s.) Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Fight fire from maximum distance. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing. This compound is an organophosphate insecticide. Small fires: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam. Large fires: water spray, fog or foam. (EPA, 1998)
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
When heated to decomposition, it emits very toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. Decomposition at 212-284F produces a mixture of organophosphorus polymers. Unstable in alkaline media. Stable for 2 years if stored at 68-77F. Do not store above 104F. (EPA, 1998)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7.Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room./Storage temperature should be less than 40°C on account of the tendency/ to isomerize.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state | Brownish-yellow oil |
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Colour | Yellow-brown liquid |
Odour | Phenolic odor |
Melting point/ freezing point | 3.4oC |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 140-145oC (0.05 torr) |
Flammability | Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | 165.2oC |
Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
Decomposition temperature | 140-145°C |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
Solubility | In water:0.003 g/100 mL |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | log Kow= 3.30 |
Vapour pressure | 0mmHg at 25°C |
Density and/or relative density | 1.3227 |
Relative vapour density | no data available |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
10.Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
IT IS HYDROLYZED BY ALKALI, IN 10 M SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% LOSS OCCURS IN 4.5 HR @ 30 DEG C
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Organophosphates, such as FENITROTHION, are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
no data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
11.Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat (female) acute oral 800 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: LD50 Rat (male) acute percutaneous 890 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
Cancer Classification: Group E Evidence of Non-carcinogenicity for Humans
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
12.Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 Rainbow trout 2.4 mg/l/96 hr, water 10°C (95% confidence limit 2.0-2.9 mg/l), wt 1.5 g. Static bioassay without aeration, pH 7.2-7.5, water hardness 40-50 mg/l as calcium carbonate and alkalinity of 30-35 mg/l. Technical material, 95%.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The loss of fenitrothion was faster in non-sterile soil than sterile soil indicating degradation in soil was a combination of abiotic and microbial reactions(1). The rate of fenitrothion degradation in soil depended on pH, soil type, organic amendment, soil moisture content and pesticide concentration(1). The half-life was 1608 days in a non-sterile sandy loam soil containing 1,000 ppm fenitrothion at a soil pH 7.2 and moisture content of 50%(1). On the other hand, the biodegradation half-life was 13 days in a non-sterile clay loam soil containing 100 ppm fenitrothion at a soil pH 10 and moisture content of 50%(1).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
There were no consistent differences in concn of fenitrothion in streamwater with depth, or between midstream and slow water at the stream edge. This was true of aq and oil-based formulations. A large portion of the fenitrothion was taken up by suspended material; in sediment, it was taken up mainly by the organic fraction. Concn of fenitrothion were above pre-spray values in most plants and insects sampled, and in some, above peak concn found in the water. Highest and most persistent residues were found in a livewort. Highest residues in an animal were found in black fly larvae, perhaps explained by their filter-feeding on suspended matter with high fenitrothion concn. Peak concn in plants and animals usually occured at 6 or 24 hr postspray sampling times, and in all cases decr thereafter. Aminofenitrothion and fenitrooxon in sediments and 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol in plants and insects were seldom and inconsistently detected.
12.4 Mobility in soil
Measured fenitrothion Koc values of 593 and 254 in Tsukuba and Kanuma soils(1) and 1531, 1201, 833, and 1061 in 4 rice soils(2) have been determined. According to a classification scheme(3), these Koc value suggests that fenitrothion is expected to have low to moderate mobility in soil. A study conducted on organic and silty clay loam soil, from the Boreal Forest in Ontario, Canada, indicate a maximum adsorption rate of 92 ug/g and 81 ug/g, respectively, in 30 hrs when fenitrothion-acetone is added to the soils(4). In the same experiment, studies with a buffer solution showed 38 and 48% desorption rate after 50 hrs extraction time(4).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
13.Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
14.Transport information
14.1 UN Number
ADR/RID: UN3018 | IMDG: UN3018 | IATA: UN3018 |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC |
IMDG: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC |
IATA: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1(b) | IMDG: 6.1(b) | IATA: 6.1(b) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: III | IMDG: III | IATA: III |
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes | IMDG: yes | IATA: yes |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
no data available
15.Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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fenitrothion | fenitrothion | 122-14-5 | none |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Not Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Not Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
16.Other information
Information on revision
Creation Date | Aug 19, 2017 |
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Revision Date | Aug 19, 2017 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/