DEMETON S

Chemical properties

Oily Liquid

Chemical properties

Demeton is a light brown liquid with an odor of sulfur compounds; freezing/melting point ≤‐13 C

The Uses of DEMETON S

Colinesterase inhibitor. Insecticide

What are the applications of Application

Demeton-S is an inhibitor of colinesterase and an insecticide

Definition

ChEBI: Demeton-S is an organothiophosphorus compound.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of POx and SOx. See also DEMETON-0 + DEMETON-S and other demeton entries.

Potential Exposure

A potential danger to those involved in the manufacture, formulation, and application of this systemic insecticide and acaricide.

Shipping

UN3278 Organophosphorus compound, liquid, toxic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Hazard Technical Name Required, Potential Inhalation Hazard (Special Provision 5). UN3017 Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flash point not , 23 C, Hazard class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1- Poisonous materials, 3-Flammable liquid. UN2810 Toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1- Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

May form explosive mixture with air. Strong oxidizers, strong bases, soluble mercury, other pesticides, and water.

Waste Disposal

The thiono-and thiolo-isomers of this mixture are 50% hydrolyzed in 75 minutes and 0.85 min- ute, respectively @ 20℃ and pH 13. At pH 9 and 70 ℃ , the half-life of Demeton is 1.25 hour, but an pH 1-5 it is over 11 hours. Sand and rushed limestone may be added together with a flammable solvent; the resultant mixture may be burned in a furnace with afterburner and alkaline scrubber .In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be dis- posed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.