Malathion

CAS RN: 121-75-5

Identification

Substance: Malathion

CAS RN: 121-75-5

Shipping Name/Number:
    UN 2783; Organophosphorus pesticides, solid, toxic
    UN 2784; Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, flammable, toxic, flash point less than 23 deg C
    UN 3017; Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, flash point not less than 23 deg C
    UN 3018; Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic

STCC:
    49 411 56; Malathion

State:
    solid
    liquid
Color:
    colorless
    brownish
    yellowish
Clarity:
    clear
Odor:
    garlic odor
    sulfur/rotten egg
Specific Gravity:
    sinks in water (> 1)

Temperature:
    low body temp
    high body temp
Neurological:
    agitation
    lowered mental state
    unresponsive
    drowsiness
    fatigue/weakness
    headache
    numbness/tingling
    lack of coordination
    spasms/seizures
    paralysis
Eyes:
    constricted pupils
    dilated pupils
    eye irritation/redness
    tearing
    impaired vision
Nose:
    nasal irritation
Mouth/Throat:
    coughing/choking
    mouth irritation
    drooling/salivation
    throat irritation
Cardiovascular:
    chest pain
    arrhythmia
    bradycardia
    tachycardia
    hypertension
    hypotension/shock
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Respiratory:
    irregular breathing
    slow breathing
    rapid breathing
    shortness of breath
    wheezing
    respiratory arrest
    resp burning/irritation
    pulmonary edema
    chest discomfort
    congestion
    coughing/choking
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Gastro/Urinary:
    abdom. discomfort
    nausea
    vomiting
    diarrhea
    urinary incontinence
Skin:
    itching
    skin burns/burning
    sweating
    skin swelling
    rash
    skin redness
    pale
    numbness/tingling

NFPA704-Health:
    Not Applicable
NFPA704-Flammability:
    Not Applicable
NFPA704-Instability:
    Not Applicable
NFPA704-Special Hazards:
    Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Categories:
    Not Applicable
DOT Hazard Classifications:
    Class 3 - Flammable liquids (and Combustible liquids [U.S.])
    Class 6 - Toxic substances and Infectious substances
    Division 6.1 - Toxic substances
WMDs:
    Nerve Agents

Placard:
    Dangerous - Mixed load/unidentified cargo
    Class 3 - Liquids, flammable/combustible
    Class 3 - Fuel oil, gasoline and hot/elevated temperature
    Division 6.1 - Toxic/Poisonous substances
Rail Car:
    Non-pressure/low pressure tank car
    Box car
Road Trailer:
    DOT406, TC406, SCT306, MC306, TC306
    Mixed Cargo
    Intermodal Freight Container
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