Dichlorvos

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the chemical

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Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor/physician. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate recycling or disposal facility.

2.3 Other hazards

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

29 CFR Part 1910.1200 Flammable liquids: Flam. Liq. 4 Carcinogenicity: Carc. 2 Acute toxicity: Acute Tox. 1 (inhalation) Acute toxicity: Acute Tox. 2 (dermal) Acute toxicity: Acute Tox. 2 (oral) Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eye Irrit. 2B Respiratory or skin sensitization: Skin Sens. 1 Specific target organ toxicity single exposure: STOT SE 1 Specific target organ toxicity repeated or prolonged exposure: STOT RE 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment: Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment: Aquatic Chronic 1