FYFANON ULV AG

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200). Hazardous classification Unstable (reactive); Acute Health Hazard;

Health hazards

WHMIS information: This product is a Pest Control Product and is not regulated as a Controlled Product under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA). For informational purposes, this product would have the following WHMIS classification: Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material); Class F (Dangerously Reactive Material). Emergency Overview Colourless to light yellow liquid. Slightly aromatic odour. Warning! Dangerous exothermic decomposition may occur at temperatures greater than 212°F / 100°C. May be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May cause eye irritation. Contains material which can cause nervous system damage. May be dangerous for the environment. Malathion is toxic to birds, fish, aquatic invertebtates, aquatic life stages of amphibians and highly toxic to bees.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : Fyfanon (Malathion) is a cholinesterase inhibitor of low mammalian toxicity. However storage at too high temperatures may induce formation of the much more toxic and synergistic contaminant isomalathion (LD50 acute oral, rat = 89 mg/kg). Malathion and isomalathion can affect you when breathed in and can cause organophosphorous poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning may include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, tightness in chest, drooling, frothing of mouth and nose, convulsions, coma and death. Skin : Direct skin contact may result in little or no irritation. Malathion and isomalathion can be rapidly absorbed through all skin surfaces. Causes symptoms similar to those listed for inhalation. Eyes : Direct contact causes eye irritation. Malathion and isomalathion can be rapidly absorbed through all skin and eye surfaces. Causes symptoms similar to those listed for inhalation. Ingestion : Malathion and isomalathion are poisons through ingestion. Causes symptoms similar to those listed for inhalation. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause behavioral changes. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards Cholinesterase inhibitor. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

Malathion is toxic to birds, fish, aquatic invertebtates, aquatic life stages of amphibians and highly toxic to bees. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Section 12).