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Document ID (ISN)49050
CIS number 88-113
Year 1981
Convention or series no.
Title Parathion
Original title Parationi [in Finnish]
Bibliographic information Register of Safety Information of Chemical Products, National Board of Labour Protection, Box 536, 33101 Tampere, Finland, May 1981. 2p. Original on microfiche.
Abstract Parathion is a very toxic insecticide (LD50 = 2mg/kg; TLV = 0.1mg/m3). Toxicity: cholinesterase inhibitor; is absorbed through the skin. Symptoms: nausea, visual disturbances, muscular pain, headache, trembling. Mandatory European labelling: T, R26, R27, R28, S1, S13, S28, S45.
Descriptors (primary) parathion; Finland; threshold limit values; agricultural chemicals
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; organophosphorus compounds; cholinesterase; insecticides; skin absorption; data sheet; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; health hazards; labelling
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Agricultural chemicals
Occupational exposure limits
Esters and salts