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Safety Data Sheet Certis
Decis Protech
Prepared 23.08.2004 Page 1 of 6
Revised 24.07.2006
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1. Substance / preparation and company name
Decis Protech
Use of the Substance/ Preparation
Horticultural insecticide
Company identification
Certis
1b Mills Way, Boscombe Down Business Park, Amesbury, Wiltshire. SP4 7RX
Telephone: 01980 676500 Fax: 01980 626555
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2. Composition / information on ingredients
Chemical name Concentration (%) CAS Symbol R-phrases
Deltamethrin 1.5 52918-63-5 T, N 50/53, 23/25
Benzyl benzoate >5 - <25 120-51-4 Xn 22
Cyclohexanone >5 - <25 108-94-1 Xn 10, 20
1, 2 propanediol >5 - <25 57-55-6
Fatty alcohol
polyglycol ether >1 - <5 9043-30-5 Xn, N 41, 51/53, 22
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3. Possible hazards
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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4. First aid measures
Inhalation: Move the patient to fresh air and keep at rest. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with soap and
plenty of water. After skin contact: Apply Vitamin E cream or simple toilet milks. When symptoms
persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.
Eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Keep at rest. Obtain medical
advice.
Notes to physician
Symptoms: Local, After skin contact: paresthesia (local), May cause skin and eye irritation.
Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms: irritation
Symptoms: 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: Local treatment: Initial treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. After eye
contact: Instillation of local anaesthetic drops e.g. 1% Amethocaine Hydrochloride eye drops.
Give Analgesics as necessary.
Treatment: Systemic treatment: Endotracheal intubation should be done and gastric lavage
performed, followed by administration of charcoal. Monitoring of respiratory and cardiac functions.
ECG - monitoring (Electrocardiogram).
Check for pulmonary oedema in event of inhalation.
Keep airway clear, administer artificial respiration if necessary.
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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.
Recovery: spontaneous.
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5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: Product itself is non-
combustible; fire extinguishing measures to suit surroundings.
Special hazards during fire fighting: In case of fire the evolution of dangerous gases is possible.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: In the event of fire and/or explosion do not
breathe fumes. Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information: Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise cool containers with water in
order to avoid pressure being built up due to heat. Whenever possible, contain fire fighting water
by bunding area with sand or earth.
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6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces. When dealing
with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.
Environmental precautions: Keep people and animals away. Do not discharge into the
drains/surface water/ groundwater. If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local
water company immediately. If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the Environment
Agency (emergency telephone number 0800 807060).
Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder,
universal binder, sawdust). Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and
detergents, observing environmental regulations.
Additional advice: Information regarding safe handling, see Section 7. Information regarding
personal protective equipment, see Section 8. Information regarding waste disposal, see Section
13. Check also for any local site procedures.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling: No specific precautions required when handling unopened packs/
containers; follow relevant manual handling advice. Provide good ventilation of working area (local
exhaust ventilation if necessary).
Advice on protection against fire and explosion: No special precautions required.
Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-
ventilated place. Store in a place accessible by authorised persons only.
Further information on storage conditions: Keep away from direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Storage temperature: 0-30掳C.
Suitable materials: Keep in original packaging, tightly closed.
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Refer to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 as amended).
Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal protective equipment wherever
practicable.
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Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS Control parameters Update Basis
102 mg/m3 (TWA)
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 2001 EH40 OES
408 mg/m3 (STEL) 2001 EH40 OES
40.8 mg/m3 (TWA) 05 2001 EU ELV
81.6 mg/m3 (STEL) 05 2001 EU ELV
10 mg/m3 (TWA)
1, 2 propanediol 57-55-6 2001 EH40 OES
474 mg/m3 (TWA) 2001 EH40 OES
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
Hand protection: Chemical resistant gloves, PVC gloves, nitrile gloves.
Eye protection: Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection: Light protective clothing, PVC. PVC boots.
Hygiene measures: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Remove soiled clothing immediately.
Remove soaked clothing immediately. Clean hands and face at work intervals and after work.
Work in an adequately ventilated room.
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: White to beige liquid
pH: 4.5 - 6.0 at 100 g/l
Flash point: >100掳C
ca. 1.02 g/cm3 at 20掳C
Density:
Solubility in water: Note: miscible
Partition co-efficient log Pow: 4.6 Note: the value mentioned relates to the active
(n-octanol/water): ingredient deltamethrin
Viscosity, dynamic: 80-120 mPa.s
Other information: The product is not combustible
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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Note: Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid: None
Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed
instructions. Note: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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11. Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity: LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Skin irritation: Rabbit: Slight irritant effect - does not require labelling
Eye irritation: Rabbit: Slight irritant effect - does not require labelling
Skin sensitisation: Guinea pig: Non sensitising (OECD 406, Buehler test)
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12. Ecological information
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Bioaccumulation: Bluegill sunfish
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 1400
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Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish: LC50: 0.0014 mg/l
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Exposure time: 96h
Toxicity to daphnia: EC50: 0.0013 mg/l
Water flea (Daphnia magna)
Exposure time: 48h
Toxicity to algae: EC50: 2.96 - 8.14 mg/l
Algae
Exposure time: 72h
Toxicity to other organisms: LD50: >2250 mg/kg
Bobwhite quail
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient deltamethrin
Toxicity to other organisms: LD50: >4640 mg/kg
Mallard duck
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient deltamethrin
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13. Disposal considerations
Product: Disposal arrangements should be in accordance with 'The Duty of Care Regulations' and,
where applicable, with 'The Special Waste Regulations'. Advice may be obtained from the local
waste regulation authority (part of the Environment Agency in the UK).
Contaminated packaging: Empty containers can be landfilled, when in compliance with the
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.
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14. Transport information
ADR/RID/ADNR
UN No: 3082
Labels: 9
Packaging group: III
Hazard no: 90
Description of the goods: 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S (DELTAMETHRIN SOLUTION)
IMDG
UN No: 3082
Class: 9
Packaging group: III
EmS: NONE
Marine pollutant: P
Description of the goods: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S (DELTAMETHRIN SOLUTION)
IATA
UN No: 3082
Class: 9
Packaging group: III
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Description of the goods: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid,
n.o.s (DELTAMETHRIN SOLUTION)
CDG CPL
UN No: 3082
Class: 9
Packaging group: III
Hazard identification number: 90
Emergency action code: 2X
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S (DELTAMETHRIN)
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15. Regulatory information
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP3
Hazard symbols: N Dangerous for the environment
Risk phrases: R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety phrases: S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a
safe way
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination
Exceptional labelling of special preparations:
Restricted to professional users
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with instructions for use.
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16. Other information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2
R10 Flammable
R20 Harmful by inhalation
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term effects in the aquatic
environment
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and
transport of the substance or product to which it relates. It is not intended to apply to the use of
the substance or product for which purposes the substance or product label and any appropriate
technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licences, consents or
approvals complied with. The requirements or recommendations of any relevant site or working
procedure, system or policy in force or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or
product should take precedence over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet
where there is a difference in the information given. The information provided in this safety data
sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No
liability will be accepted for any injury loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account of
information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
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