KARBADUST DP

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Harmful. • Dangerous for the environment Note: Acute aspiration of talc, the carrier in Karbadust, causes cough, dyspnea, tachypnea, sneezing, vomiting, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema which may be delayed up to several hours. Cardiorespiratory arrest may occur following severe aspiration. Poisoning is unlikely to occur due to the low concentration of the insecticide. However, Carbaryl is a carbamate compound which inhibits cholinesterase.. Contact with skin, inhalation of dust, or swallowing may be harmful.. Persons with hemolytic anemias or preexisting cholinesterase depression should not handle this product . Persons with respiratory disorders should use extra care in handling this product.

Principle Routes of Exposure

May be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, through the intact skin, and through inhalation of fine dust. Human poisoning is unlikely to occur due to the low concentration of the insecticide. Persons with hemolytic anemias or preexisting cholinesterase depression should not handle this product. Persons with respiratory disorders should use extra care in handling this product. Eye contact: Tests indicate the product is harmful, however caution should be practiced when handling the product. The product was found to be non-irritating. Skin contact: Tests indicate the product is harmful, however caution should be practiced when handling the product. The product was found to be non-irritating. Ingestion: Harmful by inhalation. Carcinogenicity: Inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in animals. Carbaryl is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.

Teratogenic Effects

Studies did not detect any teratogenic effects. Mutagenicity: Studies did not detect any mutagenic effects. UN No.: 2757 Class: 6.1

Hazard pictograms

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Hazard statements

R20/ 22, R40, R50, Carc, Cat. 3.