Vy-King 42 Insecticide/Nematicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NOTE: Please refer to Section 11 for detailed toxicological information.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 1; Acute dermal Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2;

Signal word

Danger- Poison

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. May be fatal if inhaled. Do not breathe vapor. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Combustible. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. This pesticide is toxic to aquatic organisms (fish and invertebrates) and extremely toxic to birds and mammals.

Precautionary statements

DANGER-POISON! Fatal if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. May be fatal if inhaled. Do not breathe vapor. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handing and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. DESCRIPTION OF HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED Residues of Vy-King 42 can seep or leach through soil and can contaminate ground water which may be used for drinking. Users are advised not to apply Vy-King 42 where the water table is close to the surface and where soils are very permeable, i.e. well-drained soils such as loamy sands. Local agricultural Agencies can provide information on the soil type in your area and the location of the ground water.