Adama Dimethoate 400 Insecticide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301, H311, H317, H332, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 6.1 Toxic substances. Sub Risk Class 3 Flammable liquids

UN Number

3017, ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, flash point not less than 23 °C

Signal word

DANGER Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 3 Acute Toxicity Dermal Category 3 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 4 Specific Target Organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 2

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical ventilating, lighting and other equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P361: Remove all contaminated clothing immediately. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Colourless to yellow liquid. Odour: Mercaptan-like sulfurous odour.

Health hazards

Symptoms of acute exposure to organophosphate or cholinesterase-inhibiting compounds may include the following: numbness, tingling sensations, incoordination, headache, dizziness, tremor, nausea, abdominal cramps, sweating, blurred vision, difficulty breathing or respiratory depression, and slow heartbeat. Very high doses may result in unconsciousness, incontinence, and convulsions or fatality. Persons with respiratory ailments, recent exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors, impaired cholinesterase production, or liver malfunction may be at increased risk from exposure to Dimethoate. High environmental temperatures or exposure of Dimethoate to visible or UV light may enhance its toxicity. This product is a cumulative poison. Minor exposures over a period of time may lead to serious health problems.