Aldi Arsenic Trioxide Termite Dust

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H315, H319, H332, H350

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R28, R38, R41, R45. Very toxic if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause cancer. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

S20, S24, S36. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable protective clothing.

SUSMP Classification

S7

ADG classification

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

UN Number

1562, ARSENICAL DUST

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261: Avoid breathing 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. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER 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 P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Fine red powder. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

very toxic if swallowed, may cause serious damage to eyes, skin irritant. This product is a cumulative poison. Minor exposures over a period of time may lead to serious health problems.

Potential health effects

The Arsenic trioxide in this product was Classified by Worksafe as a Class 1 Carcinogen. This class includes Established human carcinogens, ie substances known to be carcinogenic to humans. There is sufficient evidence to establish a causal association between human exposure to these substances and the development of cancer. The most common early signs of chronic arsenic poisoning are muscle weakness and aching, skin pigmentation hyperkeratosis, and oedema. Garlic odour of the breath and perspiration, excessive salivation and sweating, stomatitis, generalised itching, sore throat, coryza, lacrimation, numbness, burning or tingling of the extremities, dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia. Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning effect. Acute poisoning effects: burning lips, constriction of the throat, and difficulty in swallowing may be the first symptoms, followed by excruciating gastric pain, projectile vomiting, and severe diarrhoea. Oliguria with proteinuria and haematuria is usually present; eventually anuria may occur. The patients often complains of marked skeletal muscle cramps and severe thirst. As the loss of fluid proceeds, symptoms of shock appear. Hypoxic convulsions may occur terminally, & coma & death ensue. In severe poisoning, death can occur within an hour, but the usual interval is 24 hours. Inhalation Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term exposure: Believed to be cumulative by inhalation route. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term exposure: Believed to be cumulative by dermal exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is very toxic, but further symptoms are not available. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Long Term exposure: Long term minor exposures to this product may cause serious health effects. Believed to be cumulative by ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: Arsenic trioxide is classed by SWA as known to be carcinogenic to humans. NTP: Arsenic trioxide is listed by NTP as a known human carcinogen. IARC Arsenic and its compounds is classified as Group 1 Carcinogenic to humans by IARC