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Health Effects
Warnings:
Warning: Keep out of reach of children. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards To Humans & Domestic Animals CAUTION Contact with product may result in transient tingling and reddening of the skin. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDSPOTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation, eye and skin contact. EYES: May cause slight irritation. SKIN: Contact with product may result in transient tingling and reddening of the skin.INHALATION: Harmful if inhaled. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Acute overexposure may result in respiratory irritation and transient paresthesia. HAZARDS OVERVIEW: *Harmful if inhaled. * Contact with product may result in transient tingling and reddening of the skin.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS Overexposure produced pale kidneys and discoloration of the lungs in rats.
Carcinogenicity:
None given
First Aid:
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention. ON SKIN: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Verified Date:
2008-01-02
MSDS Date:
2000-09-28
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
Wear safety glasses, gloves, long-sleeved shirt and long-legged pants or coveralls to avoid exposure to eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.Storage Precautions: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage. Avoid extremes in temperature. Do not store diluted material. Store in original container in a secured dry storage area. Prevent cross-contamination with other pesticides and fertilizers.* This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. * This pesticide is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment.
Disposal:
Wrap container with several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
