Talstar 80SC Insecticide/Miticide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H317, H320, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. 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. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Bifenthrin)

Signal word

WARNING Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. 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. 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

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash 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

P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Beige to white liquid. Odour: No data re odour.

Health hazards

Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. LD50, for Bifenthrin is about 54 mg/kg in female rats and 70 mg/kg in male rats. The LD50 for rabbits whose skin is exposed to Bifenthrin is greater than 2,000 mg/kg. Bifenthrin does not sensitize the skin of guinea pigs. Although it does not cause inflammation or irritation on human skin, it can cause a tingling sensation which lasts about 12 hours. It is virtually non-irritating to rabbit eyes. Product is irritating to eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed, possible skin sensitiser.