Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Carbophenothion also known as Stauffer R 1303 as for the manufacturer Stauffer Chemical is an organophosphorus chemical compound. It was used as a pesticide for citrus fruits under the name of Trithion. Carbophenothion was used as an insecticide and acaricide. Although not used anymore it’s still a restricted use pesticide in the United States. The chemical is identified in the US as an extremely hazardous substance according to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
