Synonyms:

 Chlorofos,   2,2,2-Tri-chloro-1-hydroxy ethylphosphoric acid dimethyl ester.

Molecular Weight: 257.4 

Appearance: White crystals

Melting Point: 83 - 84 °c

Bulk Weight: 1.73

Solubility:

 In water 15.4 gm/100ml. In chloroform 75gm/100ml, in ether 17gm/100ml, in Benzene 15.2gm/100ml

Quality control: Using HPLC 

Average Analysis:

  Trichlorofon 80%

Handling:

 Using respirator ,chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Do not breath vapour. Do not get in eye, on skin, on clothing 

Toxicity Data:   

Orl-rat LD₅₀: 150 mg/kg

ihl - rat LD₅₀:1300 mg/m3

skn - rbt LD₅₀: 5 g/kg

Health Hazards:

 Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. The material is a cholinesterase inhibitor.

First Aid:

 If ingested: wash out mouth with water, call physician. In case of skin contact,  wash with soap and plenty of water. In case of inhalation, remove to fresh air.

Packing:

  Black polyethylene bags, capacity 50 kg.

Storage:

 In dark closed containers, in well ventilated place.

Decomposition Products: 

Toxic fumes of CO & CO₂ &Hcl gases. Phosphorous oxides may also form.

Transportation:

 we generally ship our chemicals in accordance with the method specified or implied by our order. However we reserve the right to change this method for certain hazardous chemicals which, when required by regulations or in our judgment, can not be shipped safely by the method specified or implied.

Applications:

 Insecticide for the control of flies and roaches. In anthelmintic compositions for animals.