PYRIPROXYFEN 10% EC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Adverse health effects May cause skin and eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Aspiration hazard, do not induce vomiting, avoid breathing vapour or spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES If Ingested Induce vomiting by giving one or two glasses of water. Get a medical attention immediately if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions, never give fluids nor induce vomiting. Eye contact Immediately flush with sufficient amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin Contact Wash material off the skin in flowing water or shower with soap. If irritation persists, consult a physician immediately. Inhalation Remove the victim to fresh air and keep him warm and quiet. Get a medical attention immediately. If not breathing, clear the airway and give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Note to Physician No specific antidote. Treat supportively and symptomatically. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media CO2, Foam, dry chemical, water fog. Special Fire Fighting Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing Procedures apparatus. Do not release contaminated water into the environment. Decomposition Normal combustion forms carbon dioxide, water vapor and may produce oxides Products of nitrogen. Incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Wear appropriate safety clothing and eye/face protection. Environmental Do not wash into sewers or into any water body. precautions Methods for cleaning up Absorb spillage with sand, sawdust, or earth and dispose off safely. If spillage the spills is large, contain it by building a barrier of earth or sand bags. Clean contaminated floors with plenty of water and detergent. Dispose off absorbed material as per local regulations. Puncture containers to prevent reuse. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN and animals. Prevent eating, drinking, and tobacco use in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Wear full protective clothing and equipment (see Section 8). After work, rinse gloves and remove protective equipment, and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and before eating, tobacco use, drinking, or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing separately. Keep containers closed when not in use. Storage Store unused product out of reach of children and animals, away from food, feedstuffs, fertilizers, seed, and water sources. Keep out of direct sunlight. Storage place should be cool, well ventilated, dry, and away from heat. Remove strong bases and oxidants away from the product. Store in closed original container only. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use local exhaust ventilation. Ingestion Do not eat, drink or apply cosmetics, where there is a potential for exposure to the product. Eyes protection Where eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Skin protection Chemical resistant gloves, coveralls, socks, apron and chemical resistant foot coverings should always be used while handling the product. Respiratory protection Always use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment with a universal filter type including particle filter. General Protection Avoid contact with eyes and skin. While handling the product, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield. After use and before eating drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day’s use, wash gloves, face shield and contaminated clothing.