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Chemical Sampling Information
Betasan
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General Description

NAME: Betasan

SYNONYM(s): S-(O,O-Diisopropylphosphorodithioate) ester of N-(2- mercaptoethyl)benzenesulfonamide; Bensulide; Prefar

IMIS: B509

CAS: 741-58-2

NIOSH: RTECS TE0250000; 59143

DESCRIPTION:

Used to control grasses and broad-leaf weeds in lawn; viscous amber liquid above 34.4 C.
MW: 398

Exposure Limits

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: LD50 (oral, rat) 1082 mg/kg

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA:
OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
MAX V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: OSHA personnel may obtain sampling tubes from SLTC.

COND: 3% OV-1 on Chrom W 80/100; inlet 250; detector 250; oven 230 deg C C/P WEB 7-83
WIPE:
Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter
BULK METHOD:
Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.

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Revision Date: 09/10/1992
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