Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-62-3
Name of the chemical
Metaldehyd (ISO); 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl- 1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctan
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2021-02-02
Product name
Searles Snail & Slug Pellets
Product name
Searles Snail & Slug Pellets
Identification on the label/Trade name
Searles Snail & Slug Pellets 81379
CAS No.
108-62-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For the control of slugs and snails
Emergency telephone
+61 7 5497 1997
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
J.C. & A.T. Searle Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H302: Harmful if swallowed.
SUSMP Classification
S5
ADG classification
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria.
UN Number
None allocated
Signal word
WARNING Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. 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. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Storage
P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Green pellets. Odour: Faint odour of metaldehyde.
Health hazards
Within a few hours of accidental or intentional ingestion of metaldehyde, the following symptoms appeared in humans: severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, convulsions, coma, and persistent memory loss. Other symptoms of high acute exposure include increased heart rate, panting, asthma attack, depression, drowsiness, high blood pressure, inability to control the release of urine and faeces, incoordination, muscle tremors, sweating, excessive salivation, tearing, cyanosis, acidosis, stupor, and unconsciousness and eventual death in extreme cases.
