Fonofos

Fonofos is an organothiophosphate insecticide primarily used on corn.^[4] It is highly toxic^[4] and listed as an extremely hazardous substance. ^[5]

Physical and chemical properties

Physical properties

At room temperature, fonofos has a clear-to-yellow color. It has a distinct Mercaptan odour. It is soluble in most common organic Solvents. It is available in multiple forms, including granular, microgranular,

References

^ CDC – NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
^ a b Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
^ a b c d e f NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0292". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
^ a b Fonofos, Pesticide Information Profile, Extension Toxicology Network
^ Appendix A List of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals