organophosphates

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Moderately irritating to the eyes. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Flammable Liquid Aerosol container contains flammable gas under pressure. See Product Label for additional precautionary statements. State of matter: liquid Colour: clear Odour: characteristic

Principle Routes of Exposure

Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases. Acute toxicity: Relatively nontoxic after single ingestion. Slightly toxic after short-term skin contact. Relatively nontoxic after short-term inhalation. Irritation / corrosion: May cause slight but temporary irritation to the eyes. Contact may result in skin irritation. Sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. Signs and symptoms of overexposure: inhibition of cholinesterase weakness, muscular spasms, twitching, headache, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, disturbance of vision, nonreactive pinpoint pupils, salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, urination, perspiration Risk of decrease in cholinesterase activity, If poisoning is probable, treat the patient immediately. Treatment should be given simultaneously with decontamination procedures in severe cases, Proceed concurrently with decontamination using proper protective gear; for example, chemical resistant gloves (neoprene or nitrite) rather than cotton or leather gloves.