Zinc dithiophosphate

Agent Name
Zinc dithiophosphate
CAS Number
19210-06-1
Formula
H3-O2-P-S2.x-Zn
Major Category
Metals
Zinc dithiophosphate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Phosphorodithioic acid, zinc salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
Dark viscous liquid with a mild odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; Causes somnolence, diarrhea, and hemorrhage in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause moderate irritation, dizziness, nausea, and unconsciousness; [CAMEO] See "Zinc." See "O,O-Dimethyl dithiophosphate."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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