Material safety data sheet

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition
Concentration
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION
Major Health Hazards: The onset of symptoms varies depending upon such factors as the
route of absorption and quantity involved. In patients with occupational poisoning, skin
symptoms usually develop within 4-6 hours after exposure, with systemic symptoms occurring
as late as 48 hours after exposure. Paraesthesia of the facial skin can develop approximately
30 minutes after exposure and does not usually last beyond 24 hours when exposure is
terminated. Following ingestion, the initial symptoms involve the gastrointestinal tract,
developing 10-60 minutes after exposure. Patients suffering from acute oral poisoning usually
develop prominent digestive symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting.
Severely poisoned patients may have frequent convulsive attacks, coma, or pulmonary
oedema. The prognosis is good if treated, with usually full recovery even in severely
poisoned patients. (The hospitalisation period is usually longer than 4 weeks). Safety
Phrase(s): S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
S23: Do not breathe vapour/mist.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Poisons Schedule: S6 Poison.
Potential Health Effects
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients
are not listed as carcinogenic "Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment”.
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Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that this product is harmful if swallowed.
Eye: This product is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is likely to cause mild discomfort such as
watering and redness of the eyes. However, this should quickly disappear once exposure is
over.
Skin: Data suggests that this product may be absorbed through the skin and be harmful by skin
absorption. Major skin exposure may lead to health problems. May be a weak skin sensitiser.
Inhalation: Data suggests that this product is harmful if inhaled. Minor or short-term
exposure may lead to short term health problems, although long-term exposure may lead to
permanent health problems.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Eye Contact
Irrigate the eyes with large amount water or normal saline occasionally lifting upper and lower lids until no evidence of chemical remains and obtain a medical help. Ingestion
Remove by gastric lavage and catharsis, maintain blood pressure and airway, Give oxygen if respiration is depressed. Do not perform gastric lavage if victim is victim is unconscious. Get medical attention immediately. Inhalation
Remove the patient from the exposure area to fresh air respiration. Keep person warm and rest. Get medical 5. ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE
Personal Preparation
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Environmental Precautions
: Prevent
Method of cleaning
Absorb the material in the sand, soil, diatomaceous earth or suitable absorbent. Place in suitable material and remove to safe place or dispose of in an incinerator approved for chemicals. 6. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
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For larger fire, use water spray, fog or standard foam. Exposure Hazards
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases like carbon dioxide; carbon monoxide; nitrogen oxides; sulfur dioxide; hydrogen chloride; may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion Fire-Fighting
Use dry chemical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media. Wear full protective clothing and self- contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate non essential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. If water is used to fight fire, dike and collect runoff.   7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Use appropriate (impervious) clothing, gloves and closed foot ware to prevent the repeated contact with skin. Use flash proof and dust resistant goggles to prevent the Keep the product in original container tightly closed and correctly labeled. Store in suitable, cool, dry, well ventilated place under lock and key; away from the reach of the children, animals, food and animal feeding stuffs. Store away from the incompatible substances and source of     8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Technical protective measures
Exposure controls limits
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
Eye protection
Wear flash proof and dust resistant goggles. Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing and closed foot ware.       9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROTERITES
Appearance: Pale brown liquid.
Molecular weight: 391.3
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Molecular formula: C21H20Cl2O3
Melting/softening point: 34-35oC
Boiling point: 200 oC/0.1 mmHg; >290 oC/760 mmHg.
Vapour pressure: Not Available.
Flashpoint: >100 oC.
Specific gravity/Density: 1.21gm/cm3
Solubility in water: In water 6 x 10-3 mg/l (pH 7, 20 oC).
PH: 5.6
        10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Product is stable for at least 2 years under ambient storage conditions.
Stable to heat (≥2 y at 50 oC), more stable in acidic than alkaline media with optimum
stability.
        11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety
Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is
mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and central nervous system depression. If
the victim is showing signs of central system depression (like those of drunkeness) there is
greater likelihood of the patient breathing in vomit and causing damage to the lungs. Breathing
in vomit may lead to aspiration pneumonia (inflammation of the lung). Swallowing large amounts
may result in muscle tremors, central nervous system depression, convulsions and coma.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation. May cause skin sensitisation in
sensitive individuals. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to allergic contact
dermatitis. May cause tingling, burning, and itching or numbness in exposed areas which is
transient that can last up to 36 hours.
Inhalation: Breathing in vapour can result in headaches, dizziness and possible nausea.
Breathing in high concentrations can produce central nervous system depression, which can
lead to loss of co-ordination, impaired judgement and if exposure is prolonged,
unconsciousness.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product. However, for constituent(s)
PERMETHRIN:
Oral LD50 (rat): Male 2949 Female >4000mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2,000 mg/kg.
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >685 mg/m3/3hr.
SKIN: Mild irritant (rat). Moderate skin sensitiser.
EYES: Mild irritant (rabbit).
Short term tests have shown that permethrin is unlikely to be genotoxic.
Animal studies have shown that repeated or prolonged doses produce no significant toxic
effects.
ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for humans is 0.05 mg/kg bw/day.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Permethrin is extremely toxic to aquatic life, such as bluegill and lake trout while it is slightly
toxic to bird species, such as mallards. Toxicity increases with higher water temperatures and
acidity.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Permethrin has low mobility in soil. It has a high potential for bioaccumulation but is rapidly
eliminated from fish (about 80% in 14 days). There is evidence of degradation in soil and
water. The half life in soil is less than 38 days.
Use as a fumigant in buildings means a low potential for environmental contamination.
ECOLOGICAL DATA
Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Risk of bioaccumulation in an aquatic species is high.
96hr LC50 (rainbow trout): 2.5 μg/L.
48hr LC50 (rainbow trout): 5.4 μg/L.
48hr LC50 (bluegill sunfish): 1.8 μg/L.
48hr LC50 (Daphnia magna): 0.6 μg/L.
Terrestrial toxicity: Toxic to bees.
Oral LD50 (24h): 0.098 μg/bee.
Contact LD50 (topical): 0.029 μg/bee.
Oral LD50 (mallard duck) : >5,000 mg/kg (females).
        13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed on site
(by use according to the label) or at an approved waste disposal facility. Further information can
be obtained from the EPA or the equivalent state and local agencies.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into application equipment. Check with EPA,
State, and local authorities for the current regulations applicable to your area for disposal of
waste containers.
        14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SHIPPING NAME: Pyrethroid pesticide, Liquid, Toxic.
UN NUMBER: UN 3352
HAZARD CLASS: 6.1
PACKING GROUP: PG III
PRIMARY/SUBSIDIARY LABEL: Keep Away From Food
PRIMARY/SUBSIDIARY PLACARD: Keep Away From Food
        15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Sympol: Xn: Harmful
Risk Phrase(s): R22 harmful if swallowed
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        16. OTHER INFORMATION
Incompatible with the alkaline material.
Antidote : No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically and supportively.
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial practices and in conformity with legal regulation. This information is based on present knowledge for your guidance on safety requirements. It is not intended as a specification. Company : HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.

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