Specification :

A volatile organophosphorus insecticide. It is of high
acute toxicity but its rapid metabolism renders it safe under
correct conditions of use. It is directly active without having
to be metabolized first.

SELECTED PROPERTIES

Physical characteristics - When pure a colourless liquid, b.p.
35°C at 0.05 Torr, density 1.415 at 25°C. Corrosive to mild
steel and other metals.

Solubility - Water at 20°C, 0.9%, kerosine 2-3%. Miscible with
aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents
and alcohols.

Stability - Stable to heat, hydrolyses in aqueous solutions. The
saturated aqueous solution is decomposed at the rate of 3% per
day (half life 23 days). Decomposition occurs more rapidly in
alkali and in strongly acid solutions. At pH 1 complete
hydrolysis occurs within 50 minutes at room temperature. The
vapour is rapidly hydrolysed in air. Compatible with most
technical pesticides.