General Information:

Ethion is an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide which is not approved for use in the UK nor the EU. It has a low water solubility but is miscible with most organic solvents. It is moderately persistent in soils but can be persistent in water bodies under certain conditions. It is not mobile. Based on its physico-chemical parameters, ethion is not expected to leach to groundwater. It demonstrates a moderate to high level of toxicity for most species. There are concerns regarding its toxicity to humans being moderately toxic via the oral route, an acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor and neurotoxin.

EPA/USP Method

USP Method 561 - Phosphorus Pesticides: Determination of pesticides in articles of botanical origin by gas chromatography. Many botanicals are treated as dietary supplements and are subject to statutory provisions that govern foods.