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Amiton is a liquid organophosphate.

Insecticide.

Liquid. Used as an acaricide and insecticide.

Organothiophosphates, such as S-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]O，O-diethylphosphorothioate, are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.

Cholinesterase inhibitor. Use may be restricted.

S-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]O，O-diethylphosphorothioate is highly toxic orally. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor.

When heated to decomposition, can emit toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. (Non-Specific -- Organophosphorus Pesticide, Liquid, n.o.s.) Container may explode in heat of fire. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases. Runoff from fire control water may give off poisonous gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Avoid extreme heat.

Amiton is used as an acaricide and an insecticide; exposure may occur in manufacture and in application and use. VG has been used as a military nerve agent.

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Speed in removing material from skin is of extreme importance. Shampoo hair promptly if contaminated. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.

UN3018 Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous material.

Contact with strong oxidizers may cause release of toxic phosphorus oxides. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Organophosphates, in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides, may form highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas. Keep away from alkaline materials.

Use a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. High-temperature incineration. Hydrolysis may also be used. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.

Recrystallise it from isopropanol/diethyl ether. [Ailman & Magee in Organo Phosphorus Compound (Kosolapoff & Maier eds) Wiley Vol 7 pp 487-871 1976.] Diethylmethylsilane [760 -32 -7] M 102.3, b 78.4o/760mm, 77.2 -77.6o/atm, d 4 0.71. Fractionally distil it through a ca 20-plate column, and the fraction boiling within a range of less than 0.5o is collected. It is a flammable irritating liquid. [Price J Am Chem Soc 69 2600 1947, Beilstein 4 III 1847.]