NEMACUR 400 EC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

resuscitation. Seek medical advice immediately. Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing, shoes and Toxicity class: leather goods immediately. Gently wipe of excess WHO Ib; EPA (formulation): I chemical. Wash skin gently and thoroughly with water and non-abrasive soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains of poisoning have to be present or the cholinesterase (approximately 15 to 20 minutes). Persons who become activity is inhibited to below 30% of normal. sensitised may require specialised medical management with anti-inflammatory agents. Seek medical advice if 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES necessary. Eye contact: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts Flashpoint: 69 0C of gently flowing cold water or normal saline solution, Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray Carbon occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence dioxide (CO2) Foam Sand. of chemical remains (approximately 15 to 20 minutes). If Specific hazards during fire fighting: irritation persists, get medical attention. In the event of fire the following may be released: Ingestion: Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) Do not induce vomiting, due to the aromatic solvent. Carbon monoxide (CO) Seek medical advice immediately. If the person is alert Oxides of phosphorus and respiration is not depressed, give large quantity of Sulphur oxides water to drink. Do not give saltwater or any other emetic. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Establish and maintain airway. Treat respiratory difficulty In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe with artificial respiration and oxygen. Qualified medical fumes. personnel must perform administration of oxygen and In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing lavage. apparatus. Advice to physician: This product contains

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Contain the spread of the fire- Fenamiphos, an organophosphate nematicide/insecticide. fighting media. Atropine and 2-PAM are antidotal for most Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or organophosphate insecticides. Administer in large, water courses. therapeutic doses. Patients with organophosphate poisoning require amounts of atropine far in excess of 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE) doses usually employed in medical practice. The therapeutic objective is to achieve atropinisation, as Personal precautions: Do not inhale fumes. Avoid evidenced by dilation of the pupils, drying secretion, pulse contact with skin, eyes or clothes. Ventilate area of spill or rate of over 120/minute, and flushing skin. leak, especially confined areas. For personal protection Over dosage with atropine is rarely serious, but under see Section 8. dosage may be fatal in poisoning with organophosphorous Environmental precautions: Do not allow entering compounds. drains or watercourses. Spillage or uncontrolled An aqueous suspension of activated charcoal can be discharges into water courses (or public waters) to be administered to absorb remaining toxicant. reported immediately to the Police and to the Department To prevent gastrointestinal absorption in unconscious that of Water/Environmental Affairs. have swallowed this product, perform stomach lavage Occupational spill: Keep out unprotected persons and using bicarbonate solution and activated charcoal. animals. Do not touch-spilled material; stop leak if you can Important Note: Because of their respiratory-depressant do it without risk. effects, morphine and similar drugs are contra-indicated Earth all equipment used when handling the product. Do for patients poisoned with organophosphorous not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if compounds. Avoid aminoglycosides and possible without risk. Avoid runoff of product into sewers, succinylcholine, which have a blocking effect on the water systems, basements or confined areas as it may neuromuscular junction. Phenothiazines, reserpine and cause fire/explosion. Vapour-suppressing foam could be theophylline are contraindicated in organophosphorous used to reduce vapours. Thoroughly wash body areas, poisoning. which come into contact with the product. Risks This product is a cholinesterase inhibiting For spills Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect organophosphorous pesticide. Treatment: In case of absorbed material. Soak up with absorptive material such ingestion gastric lavage should be considered in cases of as damp earth or sand or other suitable non-combustible significant ingestions only within the first 2 hours. However, absorbent material. Place the material into a clean, dry the application of activated charcoal and sodium sulphate container and cover for subsequent disposal. In situations is always advisable. where product comes in contact with water, contain The following antidotes are generally accepted: atropin contaminated water for later disposal. Prevent material and oximes. from spreading by damming in with absorptive material. Before antidote is administered, either clear symptoms Do not flush spilled material into drains. Keep spectators 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION away and upwind. To decontaminate spill area, tools and equipment, wash Engineering control measures: It is essential to provide with a suitable solution (i.e. organic solvent, detergent adequate ventilation. Ensure that control systems are bleach or caustic). Add the solution to the drums already properly designed and maintained. . Only spark-resistant collected. Label drums with its content and dispose it in equipment should be used. Comply with occupational accordance with local regulations. safety, environmental, fire and other applicable Open burning or dumping of this material is prohibited. regulations. Personal precautions: Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Use personal protective equipment. If engineering controls and work practices are not effective Environmental precautions: Do not allow to get into in controlling exposure to this material, then wear suitable surface water, drains and ground water. personal equipment including approved respiratory Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent protection. material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, Respirator: An approved full-face air-purifying respirator, sawdust). equipped with organic vapour cartridges or canisters, Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, suitable for protection from mists of pesticides is required. observing environmental regulations. Limitations of respirator use specified by the approving Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. agency and the manufacturer must be observed.