Odor - None to very disagreeable odor. Use - Pesticide. Materials to Avoid - Acid, alkali. Avoid sources of heat including fire. Will emit toxic fumes of phosphorus and sulfur oxides when heated to decomposition.
Caution is advised.
Ethion is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Mental confusion and psychosis may occur. Excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may also occur. The heart rate may decrease following oral exposure or increase following dermal exposure. Chest pain may be noted.