Nufos 4E

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Yellow to light brown liquid. Aromatic odour. Caution! Combustible liquid and vapor. Dangerous exothermic decomposition may occur at temperatures greater than 320°F / 160° C. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Can enter the lungs and cause damage. May cause eye and skin irritation. Contains material which can cause nervous system damage. May be dangerous for the environment. This material is highly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and insects. This material is toxic to aquatic plants.

Potential health effects

Target organs : Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system, central nervous system.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: YES Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion: YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. This material can cause organophosphorous poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning may include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, tightness in chest, drooling and frothing of mouth and nose, convulsions, coma and death. Skin : Causes moderate skin irritation. Readily absorbed through the skin. Causes symptoms similar to those listed for inhalation. Eyes : May cause moderate eye irritation. Readily absorbed through eye surfaces. Causes symptoms similar to those listed for inhalation. Ingestion May be fatal if ingested. Causes symptoms similar to those listed for inhalation. This product may present an aspiration hazard. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure : Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause behavioral changes. Prolonged or repeated overexposure could cause adverse liver effects. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause redness, a burning sensation, drying and cracking of the skin (dermatitis). Conditions aggravated by overexposure Pre-existing skin, eye, respiratory and central nervous system disorders. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

This material is highly toxic to fish and wildlife. This material is toxic to aquatic plants. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12. Cholinesterase inhibitor. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause damage to the peripheral nervous system. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.