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IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION NIPPON ANT KILLER POWDER
Packaging: 150, 300 and 500 g HDPE "puffer" packs
AND COMPANY
Vitax Ltd, Owen Street, Coalville LE67 3DE Tel: 01530 510060
COMPOSITION
Dustable powder containing permethrin (0.5%) on a talc base.
INGREDIENT % w/w CLASSIFICATION
CAS NO EC NO
Permethrin
0.488 Xn N; R20/22, 43, 50/53 52645-53-1 258-067-9

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Contains permethrin. May cause an allergic reaction. Very toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

FIRST AID MEASURES
In some individuals a characteristic and reversible skin irritation effect characteristic of natural pyrethrins may be experienced. Accidental over exposure may result in the following symptoms: Skin contact – not anticipated to be an irritant. Inhalation – irritation to respiratory system. Ingestion – unlikely occupational hazard. Deliberate ingestion could lead to neurological signs and symptoms such as ataxia, tremors or convulsions. Additional medical guidance is available to doctors from the National Poisons Information Service. Eye Contact - rinse with water thoroughly. If irritation persists seek medical advice. Skin Contact - wash with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Inhalation - remove to fresh air. If unwell seek medical advice.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Extinguish, preferably with foam, CO , dry powder, water
spray or water fog. Contain contaminated run-off. Unsuitable extinguishing media: none
Exposure
hazards:
Under intense heat, product decomposition may release nitrogen and carbon oxides.
Special protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
suitable protective clothing in confined spaces.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands and exposed skin after handling. Environmental
precautions:
report to local water plc immediately if spillage enters drains and the Environment Agency or Scottish Environment Protection Agency if it enters surface or ground waters Spillages:
Sweep up any spillage carefully to minimise dust and transfer to heavy duty plastic bags or drums and keep safe before disposal. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling: Do not block stack pallets.
Storage:
Store in original containers, tightly closed in a secure, well ventilated, cool but frost-free, dry area. Store clear of foodstuffs. Make arrangements for containment of accidental spillage.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/
Occupational exposure standards have been established (EH40) for talc, PERSONAL PROTECTION
see regulatory information for details. No specific personal protective equipment assigned. Normal good hygiene standards should be observed.
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
Flammability limits (% vv) N/A Autoflammability N/A Explosivity Relative density 0.45 (untapped) Solubility
STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions
Materials
oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases. Hazardous decomposition products: Combustion or thermal decomposition will
evolve carbon and nitrogen oxides and halogen compounds
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Permethrin is of low mammalian toxicity and is readily metabolised and excreted with immediate loss of toxicity. Acute toxicity for permethrin LD50 oral rat 7500 mg/kg Technical permethrin is an eye and skin irritant.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Studies to investigate the leaching potential of permethrin and its
degradates showed that very little downward movement occurs in soil. Permethrin in
the aquatic environment adsorbs to vegetation and hydrosoil.
Persistence and degradability: Permethrin degradation in soil has a half-life of 28
days or less. The trans-isomer degrades more rapidly than the cis-isomer, with ester
cleavage being the major degradative pathway.
Permethrin disappears rapidly from the aqueous environment, in 6-24 hours from ponds and streams and 7 days from pond sediment. In water and on soil surfaces permethrin is photodegraded by sunlight. Ester cleavage and cis-trans interconversion are the major reactions. The degradative processes which occur in the environment lead to less toxic products. Bioaccumulative potential: Bioaccumulation of permethrin in mammals and aquatic
organisms is not expected.
Ecotoxicity: Permethrin is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Measured 96 hr LC50 in
fish ranges from 0.62-314 µg/litre on a flow through test and 3.2-5.7µg/litre in a static test. Permethrin has a very low toxicity to mammals and birds. However permethrin is very toxic to bees, with a 24 hr measured topical LD50 of 0.029 µg/bee.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of waste through a reputable waste disposal contractor or contact local authority in accordance with Environmental Protection Act 1990.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LQ27 Dangerous goods in limited quantities
Environmentally hazardous substance, Solid, N.O.S (Permethrin 0.5% mixture)
UN 3077. Packing Group III

REGULATORY INFORMATION
Approved under and labelled in accordance with the Control of Pesticides
Regulations. Labelling under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations:
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects

in the aquatic environment.
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
Occupational exposure standards (EH40) in air. For talc: total inhalable 10 mg/m3 The (COSHH) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations may apply to the use of this product at work.
OTHER INFORMATION
The product label provides information on a specific pesticidal use of the product: do not use otherwise, unless you have assessed any potential hazard involved, the safety measures required, and that the particular use is permitted under the Control of Pesticides Regulations. The information contained in this sheet is based on the best available information, including data from test results. Revision January 2006
Replaces March 2004

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