ORTHO Systemic Insect Killer Concentrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:Light amber liquid IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:- CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE - CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION - MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN - DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING - FLAMMABLE - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Potential health effects

EYES:This substance is a severe eye irritant and could cause permanent damage to your eyes and blindness. The degree of the injury will depend on the amount of material that gets into the eye and the speed and thoroughness of the first aid treatment. Symptoms of overexposure may include discomfort, irritation and redness, and blurred vision. See

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

section 11 SKIN:The undiluted product is considered a moderate skin irritant, therefore contact with the skin can cause prolonged (days) injury to the affected area. The degree of injury will depend on the amount of material that gets on the skin and the speed and thoroughness of the first aid treatment. Skin irritation may include redness, itching and swelling. This substance is considered slightly toxic to internal organs if absorbed through the skin. See section 11 INGESTION:This substance is slightly toxic to internal organs if swallowed. This product contains a petroleum distillate. Because of the low viscosity of the petroleum distillate, it can directly enter or be aspirated into the lungs either during swallowing or vomiting the substance. Once in the lungs, the substance is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury to the lungs and death. See Toxicology Information, section 11. INHALATION:If inhaled, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal MSDS organs. TARGET ORGANS:Acephate is an inhibitor of the cholinesterase enzyme, found in nervous tissue, red blood cells, and plasma.