Malathion
CAS Number
121-75-5Synonym
2-(dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio) butanedioic acid diethyl ester, Carbofos, Maldison, Mercaptothion, Ortho malathion
Occurrence/Use
organophosphate insecticide
Date Added
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
Cancer - Listing Mechanism
Labor Code
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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| Date of Listing: |
Safe Harbor Levels
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
180 µg/day
| Cancer |
Public notices related to this chemical
- Notice of Intent to List: Tetrachlorvinphos, Parathion, Malathion, Glyphosate
- Chemicals Listed Effective May 20, 2016 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: Tetrachlorvinphos, Parathion, and Malathion
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Amendment to Section 25705: Malathion
- Amendment to Section 25705 No Significant Risk Level for Malathion