NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Methyl demeton CAS 8022-00-2
C6H15O3PS2 RTECS TG1760000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Demeton methyl; O,O-Dimethyl 2-ethylmercaptoethyl thiophosphate; Metasystox®; Methyl mercaptophos; Methyl systox®
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL�: none
IDLH N.D. Conversion
Physical Description
Oily, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with an unpleasant odor. [insecticide] [Note: Technical grade consists of 2 isomers: thiono & thiolo.]
MW: 230.3
BP: Decomposes
FRZ: ?
Sol: 0.03-0.3%
VP: 0.0004 mmHg
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 1.20
Fl.P: ?
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Combustible Liquid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, alkalis, water
Measurement Methods
None available
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin; ache eyes, rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus); nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood cholinesterase
See also: INTRODUCTION