Malathion

CAS Number

121-75-5

Synonym

2-(dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio) butanedioic acid diethyl ester, Carbofos, Maldison, Mercaptothion, Ortho malathion

Occurrence/Use

organophosphate insecticide

Date Added

09/25/2015

Malathion

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Currently listed

Cancer

Listed for:	Cancer
Date of Listing:	05/20/2016
Basis for Listing:	Labor Code

Safe Harbor Levels

Cancer
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL):	180 µg/day

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