Pestex Fumigation Tablets

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H300, H331, H401

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: T, Toxic. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H300: Fatal if swallowed. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

SUSMP Classification

S7

ADG classification

Class 4.3 Substances which in Contact With Water Emit Flammable Gases Sub Risk: Class 6.1, Toxic Substances.

UN Number

1397, ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE

Signal word

DANGER Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 1 or 2 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 3 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Acute Category 2

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P260: Do not breathe dusts. 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. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P353: Rinse skin or shower with water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P335+ P334: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370+P378: In case of fire, note the following. Dry Agent. Water MUST NOT be allowed to come into contact with the product since a dangerous reaction is likely to take place. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses.

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: White tablets or pellets. Odour: Produces colourless phosphine gas which has a carbide-like odour.

Health hazards

Aluminum phosphide is not absorbed dermally; the main routes of exposure are through ingestion and inhalation. It is highly toxic via both these routes. The reported rodent oral LD50 is 11.5 mg/kg for the refined version, with that for the technical compound presumably lower. Aluminum phosphide ingested orally reacts with water and stomach acids to produce phosphine gas, which may account in a large part for observed toxicity.