Hovex Cockroach Gel

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: N, Dangerous to the environment. Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria.

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

NONE. Not hazardous Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.

Storage

P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Brown gel Odour: Concentrated salty odour

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity Imidacloprid is harmful. The LD50 is 450 mg/kg body weight in rats, and 131 mg/kg in mice. The 24-hour dermal LD50 in rats is >5,000 mg/kg. It is considered non-irritating to eyes and skin (rabbits), and non-sensitizing to skin (guinea pigs). The LC50 is > 69 mg/m3 as an aerosol, and >5323 mg/m3 as a dust. Signs and Symptoms of Poisoning: Although no account of human poisoning was found in the literature, signs and symptoms of poisoning would be expected to be similar to nicotinic signs and symptoms, including fatigue, twitching, cramps, and muscle weakness including the muscles necessary for breathing. No significant risk factors have been found for this product.