Fenthion

Enviro Bio-Chem (Pty) Ltd

Revision date : 2025-08-01

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GHS09 GHS08 GHS06 GHS02 GHS07 GHS05
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

55-38-9

Name of the chemical

Fenthion(ISO); O, O-Dimethyl-O-(4-methylthion-m-tolyl)-phosphorothioat (790/2009)

Concentration

50%

EC/CAS

63148-62-9

Name of the chemical

polydimethylsiloxane (Mw > 6 800 Da)

Concentration

<45%

General Information

Revision date

2025-08-01

Product name

Fenthion

Product Synonyms

Fenthion (organophosphate) 500g/L EC Insecticide

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Agriculture

supplier name

Registration Holder

Emergency telephone

+27 12 006 0063, +27 82 446 8946, (+27 21) 931 6129, (+27 21) 689 5227

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M008 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Enviro Bio-Chem (Pty) Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H304, H312, H315, H318, H331, H335, H336, H341, H351, H372, H400, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard categories

Hazard statements Flammable Liquid Category 3 H226 Acute toxicity oral Category 4 H302 Aspiration toxicity Category 1 H304 Acute toxicity dermal Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity inhalation Category 3 H331 Skin irritation Category 2 H315 Eye damage Category 1 H318 STOT SE Category 3 H335 STOT SE Category 3 H336 Carcinogenic Category 2 H351 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 H341 STOT RE Category 1 H372 Aquatic Toxicity Acute Category 1 H400 Aquatic Toxicity Chronic Category 1 H410

Most important adverse effects

The most important adverse physiochemical effects: Flammable Liquid The most important adverse human health effects: Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Suspected of causing cancer

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged and repeated exposure. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P260: Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear impervious rubber gloves and boots, protective clothing and chemical safety goggles. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303/361/353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P308/313 If exposed or concerned Get medical attention P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391: Collect spillage. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/ national regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid Category 3 H226 Acute toxicity oral Category 4 H302 Aspiration toxicity Category 1 H304 Acute toxicity dermal Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity inhalation Category 3 H331 Skin irritation Category 2 H315 Eye damage Category 1 H318 STOT SE Category 3 H335 STOT SE Category 3 H336 Carcinogenic Category 2 H351 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 H341 STOT RE Category 1 H372 Aquatic Toxicity Acute Category 1 H400 Aquatic Toxicity Chronic Category 1 H410 The most important adverse effects: The most important adverse physiochemical effects: Flammable Liquid. The most important adverse human health effects: Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Suspected of causing cancer. Label elements: Signal word: Danger

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