SKOFFEL 145 SL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

plus purgative until absorbent is seen in stools. This should normally take between 4 to 6 hours after start of Toxicity class: WHO II (a.i); EPA II (formulation) treatment.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Ingestion, inhalation, eye Do NOT administer supplementary OXYGEN contact and skin contact. Toxic. Can kill if swallowed or inhaled. Paraquat has serious delayed effects if 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES absorbed. ® Fire hazard: Product is non-combustible. Does not burn. adequate ventilation. Wash hands before eating, drinking, However, following evaporation of aqueous component, chewing gum, smoking or using the toilet. Operators residual material may burn, forming toxic fumes. should change and wash clothing daily. Remove clothing Hazardous decomposition products: Fire immediately if the insecticide gets inside. Then wash skin decomposition products from this product may form toxic thoroughly using a non-abrasive soap and put on clean and corrosive mixtures. clothing. Do not apply directly to areas where surface Extinguishing agents: Extinguish fires with carbon water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high dioxide, dry chemical powder, or alcohol-resistant foam. water mark. Water used to clean equipment must be Water spray can be used for cooling of unaffected stock. disposed of correctly to avoid contamination. Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. Do Storage: Stable for up to 2 years when stored under dry not get water inside the containers. Runoff to sewers normal warehouse conditions. Avoid mild steel, could be corrosive and/or toxic and could cause pollution. galvanized iron and aluminium. Firefighting: Keep upwind. Remove container from fire The product must be kept under lock and key. Keep out of area if possible. Fight fire from maximum distance or use reach of unauthorised persons, children and animals. unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Contain fire Store in its original labelled container in isolated, dry, cool control agents for later disposal. Use a recommended and well-ventilated area. Not to be stored next to extinguishing agent for the type of surrounding fire. Avoid foodstuffs and water supplies. Local regulations should be inhaling hazardous vapours. Keep upwind. Consider complied with. evacuation of downwind area if material is leaking. Personal protective equipment: Fire may produce a 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION combination of irritating, corrosive and toxic gases or other products of combustion. Fire fighters and others that may It is essential to provide adequate ventilation. The be exposed should wear full protective clothing and self- measures appropriate for a particular work site depend on contained breathing apparatus. how this material is used and on the extent of exposure. Ensure that control systems are properly designed and 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE) maintained. Comply with occupational safety, environmental, fire and other applicable regulations.