Atroban 11% EC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Liquid Light yellow Aromatic odor Combustible. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May be irritating to respiratory system. Very toxic to fish and aquatic organisims.

Potential health effects

This product contains permethrin, a synthetic Type I pyrethroid ester. Occupational exposure to permethrin has induced temporary skin and facial sensations (feelings of numbness and tingling). Workers exposed to permethrin have also reported irritative symptoms, such as itching and burning of the skin, itching and irritation of the eyes, and irritation of the upper respiratory tract as well as increased nasal secretions. Anaphylactic reactions including bronchospasm and shock may occur in very sensitive individuals. Ingestion of large amounts may cause central nervous system effects resulting in seizures, coma, and respiratory arrest. Ingestion of pyrethroid esters has caused stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, numbness and tingling, anorexia, fatigue, tremors, and intermittent convulsions. Solvent Naphtha (Petroleum) Light Aromatic may cause lung damage and severe stomach irritation if swallowed. Prolonged repeated skin contact may result in defatting of the skin and skin irritation. Inhalation, oral or dermal exposure could lead to respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea and loss of consciousness. Petroleum distillates may be skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritants. Repeated skin contact may cause oil acne or dermatitis. Exposure to large amounts of petroleum distillates by inhalation or ingestion may cause CNS depression or excitement, headaches, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, laxative effects, lung damage, or an irregular heartbeat. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs may produce chemical pneumonitis. LISTED CARCINOGENS Permethrin technical is classified by IARC as a Group 3 carcinogen (unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans).