General Information
Revision date
2023-10-24
Product name
PERMETHOR Insecticidal Dust
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Insecticide for use as described on the registered product label APPROVED for use in food manufacturing and food processing areas
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Company Information
company name
Ensystex Australasia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: This product is not hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
SUSMP Classification
Unscheduled
ADG classification
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMSBC criteria. IATA: Non‐Hazardous for Air Transport.
UN Number
None allocated
Signal word
WARNING
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing dust. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501: If they cannot be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see TM Section 13 of this SDS). Trademark of Ensystex, Inc. used under licence by Ensystex Australasia Pty Ltd and Ensystex New Zealand Ltd. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Off‐white powder. Odour: Negligible.
Health hazards
Permethrin is harmful to non‐harmful via the oral route, with a reported LD50 for technical permethrin in rats of over 5000 mg/kg. Via the dermal route, it is not harmful, with a reported dermal LD50 in rats of over 5000 mg/kg, and in rabbits of greater 2000 mg/kg.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However 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. However it may cause transient discomfort in sensitive person. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However 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 eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. 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.
