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DEMETON-S-METHYL


TRADE AND OTHER NAMES: Trade names for products containing demeton-s-methyl include Meta-Systox I, Meta-isosystox, Azotox, Bay-18436, Bay-25/154, DSM, Duratox, Metasystox 55, Mifatox, and Persyst (1,2).

REGULATORY STATUS: Demeton-s-methyl is no longer registered for use in the United States (11).

INTRODUCTION: Demeton-s-methyl is a systemic and contact insecticide and acaricide that is a member of the organophosphate family of chemicals. It is absorbed and translocated within the plant in sufficient concentrations to kill insects that feed on the plant by sucking its juices. It is used to control aphids, sawflies, and spider mites in fruits, vegetables, potatoes, cereals, ornamentals, and in forestry. Demeton-s-methyl replaces methyl demeton, a mixture of demeton-s-methyl and demeton-o-methyl sold as Meta-Systox. Demeton-s-methyl is more toxic to insects than demeton-o-methyl (1, 7). Classified as Category I - highly toxic, products containing demeton-s-methyl bear the SIGNAL WORD: DANGER (3). It is available as an emulsifiable concentrate (1).

TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS

ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GUIDELINES: Demeton-s-methyl is incompatible with alkaline materials (10). It is hydrolyzed rapidly in alkaline media and more slowly in acidic and neutral aqueous media (2). It is non-corrosive (10). When heated to decomposition, demeton-s-methyl emits very toxic fumes(9).

Physical Properties:

Exposure Guidelines:

BASIC MANUFACTURER:

Bayer AG/ Miles
P.O. Box 4913
Kansas City, MO 64120

 REFERENCES

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 5


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