General Information
Revision date
2017-04-28
Product name
INSECTO 500 EC
Product Synonyms
Mercaptothion / Malathion
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Insecticide
supplier name
Universal Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
24 Hr Transport / Spill emergency no
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Universal Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H304, H313, H316, H317, H319, H330, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to WHS UN GHS, Regulation EC 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] EU & SANS 10234:2008
Hazard categories
H-statements Health Oral Acute Tox. 5 H303 Aspiration Asp. Tox. 1 H304 Dermal Acute Tox. 5 H313 Skin Irrit. 3 H316 Skin sensitizer Skin Sens. 1 H317 Eye Eye Irrit. 2/2A H319 Inhalation Acute Tox. 2 H330
Environmental hazards
Aquatic acute Aquatic acute 1 H400 Aquatic chronic Aquatic chronic 1 H410
Other physicochemical hazards
None known.
Potential health effects
Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H313: May be harmful in contact with skin. H316: Causes mild skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260: Do not breathe mist/spray. P264: Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release into the environment. P280: Wear impervious rubber gloves and boots, protective clothing and chemical safety goggles. P284: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301/310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P302/352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water and non-abrasive soap. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305/351/338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISION CENTRE. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P333/313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice. P337/313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to suitable landfill in accordance with local regulations.
Special rules for supplemental label elements for certain mixtures
None known.
2.3 Other hazards
None known. Toxicity:
Classification according to GHS
Cat. 2
EU Classification
WHO Cat. III GPIC (Active) Cat. III
