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Date of Issue: June 2005
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Not classifed as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia
COMPANY DETAILS:
Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited Telephone No.: (02) 8876 8444
ABN 33 002 933 717 24 Hours Emergency No.: 1 800 033 111
Level 1, 2-4 Lyon Park Road
NORTH RYDE, NSW 2113
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: DEMAND Insecticide
Formulation type: UN number:
suspension concentrate 3082
Active ingredient: Dangerous goods class:
Lambda-cyhalothrin 9
Product code: Subsidiary risk: -
Chemical type: Hazchem code:
Pyrethroid 2X
Poisons schedule: Packing group:
5 III
USE: Insecticide for the control of flies, ants, mosquitoes, fleas, silverfish and cockroaches.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: Flash Point:
Beige liquid not applicable
Odour: Flammability limits:
mild phenolic not applicable
Boiling point: Combustibility:
approx 100掳C non combustible
Vapour pressure: Solubility in water:
not available miscible
3
Specific gravity: 1.03 g/cm
OTHER PROPERTIES
Viscosity: Explosive properties:
4 鈥? 7 mPa.s (casson) not applicable
pH (1% aqueous): Auto-ignition temperature:
7 鈥? 8.5 not applicable
INGREDIENTS
CAS No. Content (%w/v)
Lambda-cyhalothrin (technical grade) 91465-08-6 2.4
Water - > 60
Preservatives - <1
Other ingredients deemed not to be hazardous - 1鈥?9
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE TOXICITY
This product is not harmful according to NOHSC Australia. No LD50 data is available for the formulated product.
Swallowed: Unlikely to be harmful when handled and used as directed on the label.
Tests on rats indicate the active ingredient is TOXIC following a single oral dose.
(LD50 = 56 - 79 mg/kg)
Dermal absorption: NOT HARMFUL
Tests on rats indicate this active ingredient is HARMFUL following skin contact.
(LD50 = 1293 - 1507 mg/kg)
Inhaled: Unlikely to be harmful when handled and used as directed on the label.
Tests on rats indicate the active ingredient is VERY TOXIC following inhalation.
(LC50 = 0.06 mg/L/4 hours)
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Irritation
Eye: NON IRRITANT
Skin: SLIGHT IRRITANT
Sensitisation
Skin: NOT A SKIN SENSITISER
Poisoning symptoms:
Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,
abdominal pain, ataxia, unsteady gait, hyperexcitability, salivation, tremors and incontinence. Larger doses may
cause convulsions and loss of consciousness. If the victim is uncoordinated there is a greater likelihood of vomit
entering the lungs and causing subsequent complications. Contact with the skin may result in irritation. Will have a
degreasing action on the skin. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis. May
cause tingling, burning, itching or numbness in exposed areas which can last up to 36 hours. Lambda-cyhalothrin
can be absorbed through the skin. Effects can include those described above.
CHRONIC TOXICITY (Active Ingredient)
Lambda-cyhalothrin technical has been extensively tested in mammals and in test-tube systems. No evidence
of mutagenic, carcinogenic, neurotoxic or teratogenic effects was obtained. A three generation reproductive study
in rats revealed minor reproductive effects at the highest dose only (100 mg/kg) (reduction in litter size and weight
gain only).
FIRST AID
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26.
Swallowed: Rinse mouth with water and give water to drink. If more than 15 minutes from a hospital induce
vomiting using IPECAC syrup APF or by tickling the back of the throat. Seek immediate medical
assistance.
Eye: If product gets in eyes wash it out immediately with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Seek
medical advice.
Skin: If skin contact occurs remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap
and water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. The active ingredient may be absorbed
through the skin with resultant toxic effects. Seek immediate medical advice.
Inhaled: Move person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered. Remove any contamined clothing and
loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. If
breathing laboured and patient cyanotic (blue) ensure airways are clear and have qualified person
give oxygen through a face mask. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration at once. In
event of cardiac arrest, apply external cardiac massage. Seek medical attention.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
No specific antidote exists. Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
No value assigned for this specific material by NOHSC, however, supplier recommended hygeine standard -
TWA NOTICE
mg/m3
ppm
Lambda-cyhalothrin --- 0.04 Sk
TWA = The time weighted average airborne concentrations over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week over an entire working life.
Sk notice 鈥? absorption through the skin may be a significant source of exposure. The exposure standard is invalidated if such contact should occur.
Exposure Potential - Swallowing is unlikely under normal conditions of usage. Significant skin uptake may occur.
Inhalation is a possible route of exposure.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are controlled below quoted Hygiene
Standard. Use with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing organic vapour respirator. Keep containers closed when
not in use.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION
MANUFACTURE, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT: Avoid skin and eye contact and the inhalation of mist. Wear
overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. If inhalation risk exists wear organic vapour respirator meeting the
requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before
storage or re-use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
PREPARATION AND USE OF PRODUCT: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When preparing the spray and using
the prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat and elbow-length PVC gloves.
After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After
each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.
FLAMMABILITY
This product is non-combustible.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store in closed, original container in a dry cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Store in a locked room or
place away from children, unauthorised persons, animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and fertilisers.
Transport Classification 鈥? Sea and air (IMDG):
3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
UN No.: Proper Shipping Name:
9 LIQUID, N.O.S.
Class:
III (CONTAINS LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN) MARINE
Packing Group: Additional Information:
POLLUTANT
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to:
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways.
Procedure for spill:
(1) Keep all bystanders away.
(2) Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves.
(3) Re-position any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage.
(4) Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (e.g. sand or soil).
(5) Shovel the absorbed spill into drums.
(6) Disposal of the absorbed material will depend upon the extent of the spill.
鈥? For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50L seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number below)
before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established.
(7) Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water practicable.
Dispose of empty, used containers by:
(a) Triple rinsing or preferably pressure rinsing containers with water. Add the rinsings to the spray tank. DO NOT
dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.
(b) If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point.
(c) If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is
available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose
clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
This product is non-combustible, however, following evaporation of aqueous component residual material can burn if
ignited. Extinguish warehouse and factory fires using water fog (if unavailable use fine water-spray), foam, dry agent
(carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder). During a fire this product may release smoke and hazardous decomposition
products. When fighting a major fire wear SCBA and structural firefighters uniform. DO NOT allow fire-water to enter
drains.
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OTHER INFORMATION
The active ingredient Lambda-cyhalothrin is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Contamination of waterways should be
strictly avoided. DO NOT apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment which could be expected to
cause spray to drift onto adjacent areas, particularly streams, rivers or other waterbodies.
Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss , LC50 (96 h) = 0.44 碌g/L
Sheephead minnow LC50 (96 h) = 0.81 碌g/L
Bluegill Sunfish, LC50 (96 h) = 0.21 碌g/L
Water Flea, Daphnia magna, LC50 (48 h) = 0.36 碌g/L
Lambda-cyhalothrin is very toxic to bees (oral LD50 = 38 ng/bee, contact LD50 = 909 ng/bee) and practically non-toxic
to birds (mallard duck: oral LD50 = >3950 mg/kg; bobwhite quail: dietary 3d LD50 = >7530 mg/kg).
Lambda-cyhalothrin, in common with other synthetic pyrethroids, has a high LogPOW of 7. However, since the
compound is insoluble in water (thus limiting exposures to aquatic species) and is rapidly metabolised in animal
systems the risk of bioaccumulation in an aquatic species is low. Leaching into ground water through a range of soil
types is negligible. In soil it reportedly has a half life of up to 12 weeks.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must therefore be used in accordance with the container label directions. A
comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has been submitted to
the Federal health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and environmental scientists.
CONTACT POINT: Regulatory Affairs Manager - Crop Protection - (02) 8876 8444
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1 800 033 111
This Material Safety Data Sheet summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to
safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how
the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this
company.
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