Commercial Form - Deep brown liquid in tins and steel drums. Use - Pesticide. Materials to Avoid - Alkali, strong oxidizers. Parathion is a cholinestorase inhibitor. It has been reported that as little as one drop of parathion can endanger life if splashed in the eye.
Toxicity is highest by inhalation.
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, seizures, and coma may also occur. The heart rate may decrease following oral exposure or increase following dermal exposure. Psychosis may occur. Acute exposure to parathion may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination.