DDVP; DICHLORVOS; (2,2-Dicholorvinyldimethyl phosphate)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN – DANGER - POISON – Poisonous if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Rapidly absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing of spray mist. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuff. Keep out of reach of children. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation, domestic or spray purposes. This product is colourless to amber liquid with aromatic solvent odour. Warning Statements NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This product is an organophosphate (cholinesterase-inhibiting) insecticide. Atropine is antidotal and should be given in multiple doses as necessary until the patient is atropinized. In severe cases 2-PAM may be given provided therapy begins within 24 hours of exposure. Monitor serum and RBC cholinesterase. Administer intravenous fluids cautiously, if needed, to correct dehydration. Symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition include salivation, gastrointestinal hypermotility, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, miosis, tearing, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, ataxia, bradycardia, dyspnea, cyanosis, and muscle twitching or tremors. In extreme cases, tetany, mental confusion, incontinence, weakness, collapse, paralysis, convulsive seizures, and even death, can occur. Contains petroleum distillates.