Ethion
[CAS# 563-12-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide >> Organophosphorus pesticide
• Name: Ethion
• Synonyms: O,O,O,O-Tetraethyl S,S-methylenedi(phosphorodithioate)
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₂₂O₄P₂S₄
• Molecular Weight: 384.48
• CAS Registry Number: 563-12-2
• EC Number: 209-242-3

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H301-H312-H400-H410
• Safety Statements: S23;S36/37;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370

• Transport Information: UN 2810