General Information
Revision date
2018-06-02
Product name
Selefos
Product Synonyms
Profenofos 500 g/ℓ EC
Chemical name
O-4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate (IUPAC)
CAS No.
41198-08-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pesticide Classification
supplier name
Registration Holder
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Enviro Bio-Chem (Pty) Ltd
Section 2
Hazard categories
WHO Class II -Moderately hazardous Main Hazard: The active ingredient, profenofos, can be rapidly absorbed through the skin. Poisoning may occur due to cholinesterase inhibition. Flammability: Flammable Chemical Hazard: During a fire this product may release smoke and hazardous decomposition products. Biological Hazard: This product is very toxic for the environment, especially for aquatic organisms. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS If poisoning is suspected, do not wait for symptoms to develop. Contact a physician, the nearest hospital or the nearest Poison Control Centre. Symptoms of Human Poisoning: The symptoms are typical of organophosphate pesticides and can include nausea, diarrhoea, dripping nose and mouth, excessive salivation, stomach cramps, excessive sweating, trembling, loss of muscle co-ordination, muscular twitches, weakness, mental confusion, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, rapid pulse and pin-point pupils.
