Vantal 18 EW Miticide/Insecticide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail (refer to SP AU01). However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this MSDS.. R63, R23/25, R48/20/22, R50/53. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

S20, S38, S53, S60, S61, S24/25, S36/37. When using, do not eat or drink. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Off-white coloured liquid. Odour: Mild, slightly aromatic odour.

Health hazards

Symptoms of poisoning observed in laboratory animals include pupil dilation, vomiting, convulsions and/or tremors, and coma. Abamectin acts on insects by interfering with the nervous system. At very high doses, it can affect mammals, causing symptoms of nervous system depression such as incoordination, tremors, lethargy, excitation, and pupil dilation. Very high doses have caused death from respiratory failure. Abamectin is not readily absorbed through skin. This product may impair fertility, may cause harm to unborn children, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, see symptoms above. In addition product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. 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 harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.