4% Metaldehyde Active Ingredient

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Not irritating Eye Damage/Irritation Category 2A

Hazard statements

Categories 1(Severe), 2/A (Serious), 3(Moderate), 4(Slight), 5(Minimal) Physical: None known Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if Inhaled Causes serious eye irritation Harmful to children and fatal to domestic animals when ingested Aquatic toxicity

Signal word

Caution (USEPA Stamped Label) Warning (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

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Precautionary statements

and can be fatal. See product label for associated • Wash hands thoroughly after handling risks. before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using Chronic: Prolonged skin exposure may cause skin tobacco, or using the toilet. irritation. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 4.2 Eyes: • Wear chemical resistant gloves, coveralls If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several over long sleeved shirt and long pants, minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy chemical resistant footwear, and protective to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, get eyewear when handling this product. medical advice. • Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Change into clean clothing 4.3 Skin: If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Call a poison after using this product. • Avoid breathing mist and use only outdoors control center or doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice. Take off or in a well-ventilated area. contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. • Have the product label or container with you when calling the poison control center 4.4 Ingestion: or doctor, or going for treatment. If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor • This product can be fatal to domestic immediately for treatment advice. Rinse mouth. animals. If ingestion by pet is suspected, Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. bring the product container or label with Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the you to the veterinarian. Go immediately. poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 2.3 Unclassified Hazard(s): This pesticide is toxic to mollusks (e.g., clams, oysters, scallops, mussels). This 4.5 Inhalation: pesticide is toxic to birds and mammals. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep person comfortable for breathing. If person is not 2.4 Unknown Toxicity Ingredient: None breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if