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Common Name: |
Malathion
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Chemical Name: |
S-1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl
O,O-dimethyl
phosphorodithioate
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CAS No.: |
121-75-5
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| Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C10H19O6PS2
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Molecular Weight: |
330.3
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Physical Chemistry: |
Technical grade is a clear liquid.Boiling Point:156-157 c/0.7 mmHg.Solubility: 145 mg/l water at room temperature.Solubility in other solvents:light petroleum 35 g/100 g; miscible in most organic solvents.Melting Point:2.8-3.7 degrees C.Vapor Pressure:8 x 10 to the minus 6 power mm Hg.
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Toxicity: |
Dermal:
LD50 (24hr)4100 mg/kg (rabbit).Oral:LD50 2800 mg/kg (rat).
Eye Irritation: Moderate, can cause eye injury. Skin Irritation: Slight, most likely route of entry. Skin Sensitizer: Probable contact in guinea pigs.
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Application: |
Malathion is a pesticide that is used to kill insects on
agricultural crops, on stored products, on golf courses, in home
gardens, and in outdoor sites where trees and shrubs are grown at
home; it is also used to kill mosquitoes and Mediterranean fruit
flies (medflies) in large outdoor areas.
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Technical Purity: |
95%Tech
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Formulation Type: |
50%EC,57%EC,96%ULV
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