Substance profile
Carbophenothion
Carbophenothion is a colorless liq with a mercaptan-like odor.
01 · Identification
What Carbophenothion is
Carbophenothion is a colorless liq with a mercaptan-like odor. It is miscible with water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Carbophenothion
- carbophenothion (ISO)
- 4-chlorophenylthiomethyl O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P280, P301, P302, P310, P330, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Carbophenothion properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 82 °C (179.6 °F) | at 0.01 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| 82.22 °C (180 °F) | at 0.01 mmHg (reduced pressure) | CAMEO | |
| 82 °C (179.6 °F) | at 0.0097508 mmHg (reduced pressure) | ICSC | |
| Density | 1.285 g/cm³ | at 20 °C, TECHNICAL | HSDB |
| 1.271 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Miscible with vegetable oils and most org solvents | HSDB | |
| SOL IN KEROSENE, XYLENE, ALCOHOLS, KETONES, & ESTERS | HSDB | ||
| In water, 0.63 mg/l @ 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 3e-7 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor density | 11.8 (air = 1) | ICSC | |
| Corrosivity | NON-CORROSIVE | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Carbophenothion
Reactivity
CARBOPHENOTHION is a halogenated organophosphate derivative. Organophosphates 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.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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