Permethrin (5%) Formulation

Hazard statements (CLP)

H304, H317, H410

Code

Statements

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

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 sensitisation Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 1 hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves.

Response

P301 + P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 sensitisation : Category 1 Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 1 hazard