ATTRATHOR Targeted Insecticide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H373, H410

Code

Statements

H373

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500 kg(L) or less; or IBCs. However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this SDS. R48/22, R50/53. Harmful danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

S20, S36, S61, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

WARNING

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P314: Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Milky white liquid. Odour: Mild, characteristic odour.

Health hazards

In a toxicity study involving rats, the clinical signs of toxicity did not reach their peak until two days after treatment in some animals, and deaths did not occur until four days after treatment. Some signs of toxicity and body-weight loss were still evident when the observation period ended at day 7 after treatment. In rabbits, skin contact Fipronil induced deaths and one or more clinical signs of toxicity including convulsions, sluggishness, salivation, spasms, tremors, hyperactivity, diarrhoea, emaciation, and perioral and perinasal red discolouration in all groups except that at the lowest dose (100 mg/kg). Clinical signs of oral toxicity included tremors and convulsions of various types, effects on activity or gait, hunched posture, wetness in various body areas, and seizures.

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. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product may be irritating, 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 Contact: Short 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. 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.