Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
257-842-9/67375-30-8
Name of the chemical
Alpha-cypermethrin
Concentration
(W/W) 10.87 %
General Information
Version
14.0
Revision date
2026-03-17
Product name
Fastac EC
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
crop protection product, insecticide
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Produktinformation-Pflanzenschutz@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H301, H304, H315, H318, H332, H335, H336, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture For the classification of the mixture the following methods have been applied: extrapolation on the concentration levels of the hazardous substances, on basis of test results and after evaluation of experts. The methodologies used are mentioned at the respective test results
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions. (Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Labeling of special preparations (GHS): May cause paraesthesia. α-cypermethrin (ISO); racemate comprising (R)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1S,3S)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; (S)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl(1R, 3R)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: α-cypermethrin (ISO); racemate comprising (R)-α- cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1S,3S)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; (S)-α- cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1R, 3R)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, Hydrocarbons, C9, aromatics, Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-13-alkyl derivs., calcium salts
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Response
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
For the classification of the mixture the following methods have been applied: extrapolation on the concentration levels of the hazardous substances, on basis of test results and after evaluation of experts. The methodologies used are mentioned at the respective test results. According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. Acute Tox. 3 (oral) H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation - mist) H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.