Dustmite and Flea Control

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OVERVIEW: DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is a white, odorless, powdered substance that is not flammable, combustible or explosive, and it presents no unusual hazard if involved in fire. DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL presents little or no hazard (to humans) and has low acute oral and dermal toxicity. POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS: Large amounts of DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL can be harmful to boron sensitive plants and other ecological systems.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation is the most significant route of exposure in ocupational and other settings. Dermal exposure is not a concern because DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not absorbed through intact skin. INHALATION: Occasional mild irritation effects to nose and throat may occur from inhalation of DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL dusts at levels greater than 10mg/m INGESTION: Products containing DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL are not intended for ingestion. DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL has relatively low acute toxicity. Small amounts (e.g. one teaspoon) swallowed accidentally are not likely to cause effects, swallowing amounts larger than that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. EYE CONTACT: DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is non-irritating to eyesin normal industrial use. SKIN CONTACT: DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL does not cause irritation to intact skin. TARGET ORGANS: No target organ has been identified in human. High dose animal ingestion studies indicate the testes are the target organs in male animals, though human studies have not shown such results. SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of EXPOSURE: Symptoms of accidental over exposure to DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL have been associated with ingestion or by absorption through large areas of damaged skin. These include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with delayed effects of skin redness and peeling.