Substance profile
Dichlofenthion
Dichlofenthion is a colorless liquid.
01 · Identification
What Dichlofenthion is
Dichlofenthion is a colorless liquid.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Dichlofenthion
- dichlofenthion (ISO)
- O-,4-dichlorophenyl O,O-diethyl phosphorothioate
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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Dichlofenthion 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 | 166.5 °C (331.7 °F) | range, midpoint shown, at 0.1 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | MISCIBLE WITH MOST ORGANIC SOLVENTS; SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN WATER. | HSDB | |
| SOL IN ETHANOL, ETHER, BENZENE | HSDB | ||
| SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0.245 MG/L @ 25 °C; MISCIBLE WITH KEROSENE | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.00056 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 0.00056 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Dichlofenthion
Storage conditions
Rooms used for storage only should be soundly constructed & fitted with secure locks. Floors should be kept clear & pesticides clearly identified. If repacking is carried out in storage rooms, adequate light should be available; floors should be impervious & sound ... . /Pesticides/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
...ON CONTACT WITH ACIDS OR ACID FUMES...EVOLVES HIGHLY TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. /CHLORIDES/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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