At normal conditions, it is a pale yellow mobile liquid poorly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents.

It is very toxic both for target organisms and for mammals including humans.

[3] Phorate is most commonly applied in granular form.

[3] Phorate (Thimate) is absorbed readily through all ways.

Oral LD50 to rats is 1.1 – 3.2 mg/kg, to mice 3.5 – 6.5 mg/kg (technical phorate).