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EPN

Synonyms & Trade Names
Ethyl p-nitrophenyl benzenethionophosphonate, O-Ethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) phenylphosphonothioate
CAS No.
2104-64-5
RTECS No.
TB1925000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
C₁₄H₁₄O₄NSP
Conversion
IDLH
5 mg/m3
See: 2104645
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL
TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5012
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Yellow solid with an aromatic odor. [pesticide] [Note: A brown liquid above 97°F.]
Molecular Weight
323.3
Boiling Point
?
Melting Point
97°F
Solubility
Insoluble
Vapor Pressure
(212°F): 0.0003 mmHg
Ionization Potential
?
Specific Gravity
(77°F): 1.27
Flash Point
NA
Upper Exposive Limit
NA
Lower Explosive Limit
NA
Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin; miosis, lacrimation (discharge of tears); rhinorrhea (discharge of thin nasal mucus); headache; chest tightness, wheezing, laryngeal spasm; salivation; cyanosis; anorexia, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea; paralysis, convulsions; low blood pressure, cardiac irreg
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, blood cholinesterase
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
INTRODUCTION   ICSC CARD: 0753   MEDICAL TESTS: 0094

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