Permethrin (1%) Formulation

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H317, H318, H350, H410

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989 Classification Not classified as hazardous according to criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule-1 GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irri- tation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 1 hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H350 May cause cancer. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264+P265 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P354 + P338 + P317 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if pre- sent and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical help. P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P333 + P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Cutaneous sensations may occur, such as burning or stinging on the face and mucosae. Howev- er, these sensations cause no lesions and are of a transitory nature (max. 24 hours).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule-1. GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irri- : Category 1 tation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 1 hazard