Saber Pour-On Insecticide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Solution Gold Oil odor Irritating to eyes. Harmful by inhalation, skin absorption or if swallowed. Extremely toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Potential health effects

The toxicological properties of the mixture(s) have not been fully characterized in humans or animals. However, there are data to describe the toxicological properties of the individual ingredients. The following summary is based upon available information about the individual ingredients of the mixture(s), or of the expected properties of the mixture(s). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) labeling criteria indicate that this product causes moderate eye irritation and is harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin, or inhaled. Lambda cyhalothrin is a pyrethroid insecticide. Cases of severe pyrethroid poisoning in humans are rare. However, workers who handle or apply large quantities of pyrethroids report the following effects: burning, pricking, tickling, or tingling of the skin, skin irritation, numbness, feeling hot or cold, red eyes, coughing and sneezing. Corn oil is not expected to produce significant toxicity with workplace practices. Corn oil may cause mild skin irritation upon acute exposures. The inhalation of warm corn oil for prolonged periods may reduce the sensitivity of the nose; however, the effect soon passes upon breathing fresh air. LISTED CARCINOGENS Not listed as a carcinogen by