Fyfanon 440 EW Insecticide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H320, H332, H373, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs (refer to SP AU01). 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/IMSBC respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this SDS. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

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

Signal word

WARNING Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 4 Specific Target Organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Acute Category 1

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. 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. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P314: Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P350 IF ON SKIN Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. 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. P235: Keep cool. 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: White liquid Odour: Glue-like odour

Health hazards

It has been reported that single doses of Malathion may affect immune system response Symptoms of acute exposure to organophosphate or cholinesterase-inhibiting compounds may include the following: numbness, tingling sensations, incoordination, headache, dizziness, tremor, nausea, abdominal cramps, sweating, blurred vision, difficulty breathing or respiratory depression, and slow heartbeat. Very high doses may result in unconsciousness, incontinence, and convulsions or fatality. The acute effects of Malathion depend on product purity and the route of exposure. Danger of cumulative effects, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, eye irritant. Signs and symptoms associated with mild exposures to organophosphate and carbamate pesticides include: headache, fatigue, dizziness, loss of appetite with nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhoea; blurred vision associated with excessive tearing; contracted pupils of the eye; excessive sweating and salivation; slowed heartbeat, often fewer than 50 per minute; rippling of surface muscles just under the skin. These symptoms may be mistaken for those of flu, heat stroke or heat exhaustion, or upset stomach. Moderately severe organophosphate and carbamate insecticide poisoning cases exhibit all the signs and symptoms found in mild poisonings, but in addition, the victim: is unable to walk; often complains of chest discomfort and tightness; exhibits marked constriction of the pupils (pinpoint pupils); exhibits muscle twitching; has involuntary urination and bowel movement. Severe poisonings are indicated by incontinence, unconsciousness and seizures.