EPN

  • Phenylphosphonothic acid, O-ethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester
  • O-Ethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phenyl phosphonothioate
  • Ethyl p-Nitrophenyl benzenethionophosphonate
Formula C14H14NO4PS
Structure
Description Light yellow crystalline powder with an aromatic odor.
Uses Insecticide.

Registry Numbers and Inventories.
CAS 2104-64-5
EC (EINECS/ELINCS) 218-276-8
EC Index Number 015-036-00-2
EC Class Very toxic; Dangerous for the Environment
RTECS TB1925000
RTECS class Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Drug; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant
UN (DOT) 2783
Merck 12,3663
Beilstein/Gmelin 2542580
Beilstein Reference 4-16-00-01089
EPA OPP 41801
Swiss Giftliste 1 G-1615
Japan ENCS (MITI) Listed
Korea ECL Listed

Properties.
Formula C14H14NO4PS
Formula mass 323.31
Melting point, °C 36
Boiling point, °C 434
Vapor pressure, mmHg 3E-7 (25 C)
Density 1.275 g/cm3 (20 C)
Solubility in water Insoluble
Refractive index 1.5978 (20 C)
Partition coefficient, pKow 3.85
Heat of vaporization 66.4 kJ/mol

Hazards and Protection.
Storage Keep away from heat and open flame. Keep container closed. Store at 65-100F.
Handling All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Small spills/leaks Ventilate area of spill. Cover with soda ash, mix, and spray with water. Place in container of water and allow to stand for 2 days, then neutralize with 6 molar hydrochloric acid.
Stability Stable in neutral and acidic media but hydrolyzed by alkali. Stable at ordinary temperatures.
Incompatibilities Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. Incompatible with alkaline pesticides.
Decomposition Dangerous when heated to decomposition, emits highly toxic fumes of sulfur oxides, phosphorus oxides and nitrogen oxides.

Fire.
Flash Point,°C 216
Fire fighting (Non-Specific -- Organophosphorus Pesticide, n.o.s.) Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Fight fire from maximum distance. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing.(Non-Specific -- Organophosphorus Pesticide, n.o.s.) For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or foam.
Fire potential This material may burn but does not ignite readily.
Hazards This material Container may explode in heat of fire. Fire and runoff from fire control water may produce irritating or poisonous gases. Avoid strong oxidizers. Hydrolyzed by alkali.
Combustion products Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
NFPA Health 3

Health.
Exposure limit(s) TLV: ppm; 0.1 mg/m3 (as TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1997). MAK: ppm; 0.5 mg/m3; III, H (1996). OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 skin NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 skin NIOSH IDLH: 5 mg/m3
Poison_Class 2
Exposure effects Fever, low heart rate and abnormally low blood pressure, or rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure may occur. Headache, dizziness, muscle spasms and profound weakness are common. Alterations of level of consciousness, anxiety, paralysis, seizures and coma may occur. Seizures may be more common in children.
   Ingestion Vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhea, fecal incontinence and abdominal pain may occur.
   Inhalation Dyspnea, rales, bronchorrhea, bronchospasm, or tachypnea may be noted. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema may occur in severe cases. Chemical pneumonitis may be seen.
   Skin Sweating is a consistent but not universal sign.
   Eyes Constriction of the pupil, tearing, and blurred vision are common. Prolonged dialation of the pupils may occur in severe poisonings. Opsoclonus has been reported in one case. Salivation commonly occurs.

First aid
 
   Ingestion Seek medical assistance.
   Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
   Skin Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove material from skin immediately. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
   Eyes Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Transport.
UN number 2783
Response guide 151
Hazard class 6.1
Packing Group I; II; III