Azinphos-ethyl (also spelled azinophos-ethyl) was a broad-spectrum

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It is very toxic to mammals with a

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hazard classification as class IB, highly hazardous.Azinphos-ethyl Pesticide Data Sheet
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It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S.

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(42 U.S.C. 11002), and is subject to strict reporting requirements by facilities which produce, store, or use it in significant quantities.

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