Ectiban Twenty-Five Fly Killer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Liquid Amber Aromatic odor Flammable. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful by inhalation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May be irritating to eyes, skin or respiratory tract. May cause skin sensitization in sensitive individuals. May be an aspiration hazard if ingested (mineral oil). May cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. May cause effects to: respiratory system central nervous system Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Potential health effects

The toxicological properties of the mixture(s) have not been fully characterized in humans or animals. However, there are data to describe the toxicological properties of the individual ingredients. The following summary is based upon available information about the individual ingredients of the mixture(s), or of the expected properties of the mixture(s). This product contains permethrin, a synthetic Type I pyrethroid ester. Occupational exposure to permethrin has induced temporary skin and facial sensations (feelings of numbness and tingling). Workers exposed to permethrin have also reported irritative symptoms, such as itching and burning of the skin, itching and irritation of the eyes, and irritation of the upper respiratory tract as well as increased nasal secretions. Anaphylactic reactions including bronchospasm and shock may occur in very sensitive individuals. Ingestion of large amounts may cause central nervous system effects resulting in seizures, coma, and respiratory arrest. Ingestion of pyrethroid esters has caused stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, numbness and tingling, anorexia, fatigue, tremors, and intermittent convulsions. Ingestion of mineral oil may cause laxative effect, nausea, dehydration or lipid pneumonia. Long-term dermal exposure to mineral oil may cause dermatitis and oil acne. Petroleum distillates may be skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritants. Repeated skin contact may cause oil acne or dermatitis. Exposure to large amounts of petroleum distillates by inhalation or ingestion may cause CNS depression or excitement, headaches, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, laxative effects, lung damage, or an irregular heartbeat. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs may produce chemical pneumonitis. LISTED CARCINOGENS Fields in the above table that do not contain data indicate that the materials have not been classified as human or animal carcinogens. Permethrin technical is classified by IARC as a Group 3 carcinogen (unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans).