MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency contact number: +27 11 365-8639
Publication date: 14 June 2005 Sheet number: BES/SA 0108 Revised on: 29 May 2007 Revision number: 1
1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION
BLATTANEX庐 ALL PURPOSE
Commercial name:
Company identification: Bayer (Pty.) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1968/011192/07
P.O. Box 143, Isando 1600
SOUTH AFRICA
Company contact numbers: +27 11 365 8600
+27 11 921 5911
Tygerberg Poison Centre: +27 21 931 6129
2) COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON THE INGREDIENTS
Chemical name: pyrethrin, liq, fp >61掳C, miscible with water
Chemical family: Pyrethroid insecticides
Hazardous components: cyfluthrin 50 g/1
CAS No.: 68359-37-5 Index No.: --
Hazard symbols: Xn, N R-phrases: 22-36/38-50
Petroleum and coal tar distillates
CAS No.: 64742-95-6 hazard symbols: Xn, N
Index No.: -- R-phrases: 10-37-51/53-65
3) HAZARD IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4) FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice: Move out of dangerous area. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways
position. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Skin contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Apply Vitamin E cream or simple toilet milks.
Eye contact: In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Call a physician immediately.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
Symptoms: Local: After skin contact: paresthesia (local). Usually transient with resolution within 24 hours.
Systemic: Excitement, gastrointestinal discomfort, tremor, dizziness, headache, listlessness, nausea and vomiting,
epigastric pain, muscular fasciculation of limbs, unconsciousness, convulsions and coma (very high
doses).
Risks: This product/preparation contains a pyrethroid.
Must NOT be confused with organophosphorus compounds!
Treatment: Endotracheal intubation should be done and gastric lavage performed, followed by administration of charcoal.
Monitoring of respiratory, cardiac and central nervous system.
ECG - monitoring (Electrocardiogram).
Early dialysis (h(a)emoperfusion)
Check for pulmonary oedema in event of inhalation.
Against convulsions: Give diazepam: for adults 5-10 mg intravenously as necessary until fully sedated; for children 2.5
mg i.v.
There is no specific antidote.
Contraindication: Atropine.
Contraindication: Derivatives of adrenaline.
5) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, sand.
Specific hazards during fire fighting:
In the event of fire the following can be released: Hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid), hydrogen fluoride,
carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous gases (NOx).
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Special protective equipment: In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Use breathing apparatus.
Further information: Contain the spread of the fire-fighting media. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons must be kept away.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into the drains/surface water/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up: Take up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth or a proprietary absorbent material).
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observing environmental regulations
Pack spilled material in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
Additional advice: Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.
7) HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling: Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Storage: Store in original container at temperatures not exceeding 50 掳C.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Keep out of reach of children, animals and uninformed persons.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Suitable materials: Only use containers that are approved specifically for the substance/product.
8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective clothing in case of an emergency: Full protective clothing, solvent resistant gloves, respirator, goggles.
Protective clothing when handling liquid concentrate: Wear suitable gloves and face shield.
Protective clothing when applying diluted mixture as a spray: Wear suitable gloves.
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Wash immediately with soap and water after accidental skin contact.
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst mixing, applying or before washing hands and face.
Keep working clothes separately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Liquid
Colour: Milky white
Odour: Aromatic
pH value: 2,5-3,5 (undiluted)
Freezing point: -1 掳C
Initial boiling point: Approx. 100 掳C
Vapour pressure: 27 hPa at 20 掳C
134 hPa at 50 掳C
170 hPa at 55 掳C
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Density: Approx. 1,01 g/cm at 20 掳C
Solubility in water: Emulsifiable
Viscosity: Discharge time 16 sec (corresponds to 39,1 mm2/s)
Flash point: No flash point up to 100 掳C
Not determinable due to boiling at higher temperatures.
Ignition temperature: > 500 掳C
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Impact sensitivity:> 100 joule i.e. not sensitive to impact (in BAM dropping weight test; BAM = German Federal Institute for
Materials Testing)
10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
LD50 oral, rat female: 2113 mg/kg (Bayer)
LD50 oral, rat male: 2172 mg/kg (Bayer)
LD50 dermal, rat: > 5000 mg/kg (Bayer)
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Inhalation: 7576 mg/m air (exposure 4 h) (maximum technically producible concentration).
Irritation of the skin/rabbit: Slightly irritant * (Bayer) Does not require labeling.
Irritant to the mucous membranes/rabbit: Slightly irritant * (Bayer) * Does not require labeling.
12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fish toxicity: (active ingredient)
LC50: 3,2 ug/l (96 h); Golden orfe (Leuciscus idus) (Bayer)
LC50: 0,68 ug/l (96 h); Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Bayer)
LC50: 1,5 ug/l (96 h); (Lepomis macrochirus) (Bayer)
Toxicity for Daphnia: (active ingredient)
EC50: 0,16 ug/l (48 h); Water flea (Daphnia magna) (Bayer)
Toxicity for algae: (active ingredient)
Growth rate: IC50: > 10 mg/l; Green algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus) (Bayer)
13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal product: Disposal considerations In cases where larger amounts of the product have become unusable, it should be
established whether material utilisation is possible (if necessary, consult the manufacturer/suppliers). Small
amounts of the product and uncleaned emptypackaging should be packaged and sealed, labelled and transferred
to a suitable incinerator in accordance with the local regulations.
Disposal packaging: Disposal in accordance with local legal provisions.
14) TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: 3082
Class: 9
IMDG: -
Ems: -
MFAG: -
Subsidiary risk: 鈥?
Packing group: III
Declaration for land shipment: 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Declaration for sea shipment: 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Declaration for shipment by air: 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
15) REGULATORY INFORMATION
R-phrase: R 23/24/25, 36/37/38, 43, 51, 55, 57.
S-phrases: S 2, 13, 28, 35, 37/39.
WHO Classification: III (slightly hazardous)
16) OTHER INFORMATION
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products
in terms of their safety requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to the products鈥? properties.
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Consult the label for directions for use.
THIS INFORMATION CONCERNS ONLY THE PRODUCT AS CONFORMING TO ITS SPECIFICATIONS AND LIMITED TO THE
USES HEREIN STATED.
This sheet complements the technical sheet of use but does not replace it. The information contained on this sheet is based on
knowledge of the product on the date of publication. It is given in good faith.
If the logo in this document is not in colour, this document is a photocopy and could be out of date.
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