Fumaphos Fumigation Tablets

Hazard statements

This product is classified hazardous according to Ministry of Climate Change and Environment In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously Fatal if swallowed Fatal if inhaled Toxic in contact with skin Very toxic to aquatic life

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substance or mixture which in contact with water emits flammable gas – Category 1 Acute toxicity – Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment (acute) – Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

Statements Contact with water liberates toxic gas Contact with acid liberates toxic gas Aluminium Phosphide is not absorbed through the skin. The main routes of exposure are through ingestion or inhalation. It is highly toxic via both these routes. The reported rodent oral LD50 is 11.5mg/kg for the active ingredient, with that for the technical compound presumably lower. Aluminium Phosphide ingested orally reacts with water and stomach acids to produce phosphine gas, which may account in a large part for the observed toxicity. Very toxic if swallowed or inhaled.

Prevention

Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Wear respiratory protection Keep out of reach of children 1 Read label before use Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

In case of fire: Use DRY AGENT for extinction. DO NOT use water. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Brush off loose particles from skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

Storage

Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store away from oxidising products Other Classifications: UAE Pesticide classification: classified as a severely restricted agricultural pesticide for indoor fumigation of raw agricultural commodities in silos and grains warehouses only. Companies and individuals are restricted from trading or using any of the restricted pesticides except under the supervision of a specialized technician or the advice and guidance of an authorized official. This will be done in coordination with relevant authorities in accordance with its terms of reference. Transport Hazard Classification: 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 6.1 Toxic substances Physical description: Grey-green granular powder. Presented in solid tablet form. Odour: Strong characteristic odour, reminiscent of garlic, carbide or decaying fish.

Potential health effects

See Section 11 for chronic exposure studies Symptoms of mild to moderate acute Aluminium Phosphide toxicity include nausea, abdominal pain, and tightness in the chest, excitement, restlessness, agitation and chills. Symptoms of more severe toxicity include diarrhoea, cyanosis, difficulty breathing, pulmonary oedema, respiratory failure, tachycardia (rapid pulse) and hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness and/or death. Convulsions have been reported in laboratory animals exposed to high concentrations of morphine. Mild exposure is reversible. Inhalation Short-term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure to Aluminium Phosphide is considered to be unlikely. However, there is a risk of inhalation of phosphine gas in normal use if no protective measures have been taken, and inhaled dust will liberate phosphine by reacting with body moisture. See symptoms above. 2 Skin contact Short-term exposure: Available data indicated that this product may be irritating to the skin. Note however that the product will react with skin moisture, liberating phosphine gas, which is toxic if inhaled. See symptoms above. Eye contact Short-term exposure: Exposure via the eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product will react with eye moisture, liberating phosphine gas, which is toxic if inhaled. See symptoms above. Ingestion Short-term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered possible due to the nature of the product as sold. Data shows that this product is very toxic. See symptoms above. Carcinogen Status NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.