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What Does Diazinon Look Like?
The pure chemical is an oil that is colorless and practically odorless. Commercialdiazinon is a pale to dark brown liquid. Diazinon is the common...
What is diazinon used for?
Diazinon is the common name of an organophosphorus pesticide used to control pest insects in soil, on ornamental plants, and on fruit and vegetable...
Diazinon disposal considerations
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not...
Diazinon ecological information
Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) weight 1 g; Conditions: freshwater, static, 18 deg C, pH , hardness 44 mg/L CaCO3; Concentration:...
Diazinon toxicological information
Acute toxicity Oral: LD50 Rat male oral 1340 mg/kg Inhalation: LC50 Rat inhalation >5540 mg/cu m 4 hr Dermal: LD50 Rat acute percutaneous >...
Diazinon stability and reactivity
Reactivity: Decomposes above 120°C . This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides and sulfur oxides. Reacts with strong acids and alkalis with possible...
Diazinon exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters Occupational Exposure limit values TLV: mg/m3, as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI : (inhalable fraction): ...
Diazinon handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid...
Diazinon accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment....
Diazinon Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Fire Extinguishing Media: dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Not flammable. POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED WHEN...