Name: DEMETON-O + DEMETON-S
Synonyms: CAS Number:8065-48-3 Molecular Formula:C8H19O3PS2•C8H19O3PS2 Molecular Weight:516.72 EINECS: Density:g/cm3 Boiling Point:297.2°Cat760mmHg Flash Point:133.6°C Safety Description:A deadly human poison by ingestion. Poison experimentally by ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Human mutation data reported. An insecticide that inhibits cholinesterase in humans and animals and thus causes the buildup of acetylcholine. Doses are cumulative. If illness occurs, it is acute in nature, whether caused by a single large dose or by repeated exposure. Persons poisoned with demeton may be expected to show the following symptoms: headache, giddiness, blurred vision, weakness, nausea, diarrhea, and discomfort in the chest. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of POx and SOx. See also PARATHION and DEMETON; DEMETON-O-METHYL; DEMETON-O-METHYL SULFOXIDE; DEMETON-S; DEMETON-S-METHYL; DEMETON-S-METHYL-SULPHONE.
Analytical Methods:
For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Demeton, 5514. liansport Information:
