Dursban Lawn & Garden Insect Control

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Tan or grey granules with characteristic organophosphate odor IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: - HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN - AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Potential health effects

EYES: This product is moderately irritating to the eyes. Eye contact may include discomfort, tearing, swelling, redness, and blurred vision. See Toxicological Information, section 11. SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause skin irritation and is only slightly toxic if absorbed through the skin. See Toxicological Information, section 11. INGESTION: If swallowed, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs. See Toxicology Information, section 11. INHALATION: The systemic toxicity of this substance has not been determined. However, it should be practically non-toxic to internal organs if inhaled. See Toxicology Information, Section 11. TARGET ORGANS: Chlorpyrifos is an inhibitor of the cholinesterase enzyme, found in nervous tissue, red blood cells, and plasma. COMMENTS HEALTH: Depending upon the extent and degree of overexposure to the product, signs and symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition can result following either ingestion, skin contact or inhalation routes of exposure. Signs and symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition can also result from either acute (one time), subchronic (repeated short-term) and chronic (daily life-time) exposure to the product. Signs and symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition usually occur within 12 hours following overexposure. These effects may include, but may not be limited to, headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constriction of the pupil of the eye, blurred or dark vision, excessive salivation or nasal discharge, profuse sweating and abdominal cramps. Incontinence, unconsciousness, convulsions and breathing difficulties are indicative of severe poisoning. In untreated severe poisoning, death is due to respiratory failure or cardiac arrest.