General Information
Revision date
2014-07-25
Product name
BITHOR Dual Action Insecticide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Insecticide for use as described on the product label
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Australasia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Identification
Hazard statements
of Hazardous Nature This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria. Risk Phrases: R22, R50, R57. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Toxic to bees. Safety Phrases: S20, S23, S36, S61, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or spray mists. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. SUSMP Harmful if swallowed. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
S6 ADG IMDG/IMSBC None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or UN Number: None allocated criteria. GHS
Signal word
WARNING H302:
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
Response
P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Storage
P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-‐ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
Issued by Ensystex Australasia Pty Ltd Phone 13 35 36 (ALL HOURS) Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) Section Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: White to beige opaque suspension. Odour: Characteristic odour. Major
Health hazards
Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. LD50 for BITHOR Dual Action Insecticide is greater than 2,000 mg/kg in female rats. Potential Health Effects Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Short Contact: term exposure: This product may cause skin numbness in sensitive persons, 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 Short Contact: 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. Section