Alpha-Scud Elite Insecticide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs (refer to SP AU01). However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this MSDS. R21/22. Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed

Precautionary statements

S20, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with skin and eyes

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear pale brown liquid. Odour: Characteristic hydrocarbon odour.

Health hazards

The onset of symptoms varies depending upon such factors as the route of absorption and quantity involved. In patients with occupational poisoning, skin symptoms usually develop within 4-6 hours after exposure, with systemic symptoms occurring as late as 48 hours after exposure. Paraesthesia of the facial skin can develop approximately 30 minutes after exposure and does not usually last beyond 24 hours when exposure is terminated. Following ingestion, the initial symptoms involve the gastrointestinal tract, developing 10-60 minutes after exposure. Patients suffering from acute oral poisoning usually develop prominent digestive symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Severely poisoned patients may have frequent convulsive attacks, coma, or pulmonary oedema. The prognosis is good if treated, with usually full recovery even in severely poisoned patients. (The hospitalisation period is usually longer than 4 weeks).

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Inhalation Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: This product causes skin numbness but further symptoms are not available. Otherwise, product is unlikely to cause any significant discomfort in normal use. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. However product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.