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Deltamethrin 5% EC
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet.
Tagros Chemicals India Ltd.
“Jhaver Centre”, Rajah Annamalai Building,
IV Floor, 72, Marshalls Road,
Egmore, Chennai-600 008, India
Telephone number: +91-44-42007400
E-mail: info@tagros.com
Emergency telephone number
+91-44-28587873
info@tagros.com
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Eyes
Irritating to the eyes on contact. Vapours, fumes or spray mist may cause irritation.
Skin
May cause transient burning sensation and itching by skin contact.
Harmful if swallowed, may cause abdominal pain, convulsions, vomiting, unconsciousness, headache and nausea if ingested.
Inhalation
Avoid inhalation of spray mist. Toxin may be absorbed on inhalation; irritating to the nasal membranes and respiratory tract.
Environment
Very toxic to aquatic organisms may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Substances.
Chemical name |
CAS No. |
EC No. |
Classification |
Con. % w/w |
Deltamethrin (ISO), |
52918-63-5
|
258-256-6 |
T; R23/25 N; R50-53
|
5.0
|
Others |
95.0
|
Wash with copious amount of water. Avoid exposing affected eyes to bright light. Seek medical advice and show the container or this material safety data sheet.
Contact with skin
Remove contaminated clothing and clean the affected skin area. First, soak up any liquid remaining on the skin with readily disposable material (e.g., talcum powder or absorbent cloth or paper); wash the affected area with warm water and alkaline soap. If irritation persists, consult doctor.
Ingestion
If the material was swallowed and signs of toxicity are severe, induce vomiting. In the event of collapse, apply artificial respiration. Keep in mind that if mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is used, vomit may contain toxic amounts of Deltamethrin. Keep the person calm and comfortable and obtain medical assistance as soon as possible.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical aid if required.
Flash point
>450C
Extinguishing media
If product is involved in a fire, use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or sand.
Thermal decomposition products may emit toxic fumes of hydrogen cyanide and oxides of carbon and nitrogen. .
Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Keep out of smoke. Fight fire from upwind position. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. If ordinary clothing becomes contaminated, remove it immediately. When dealing with the spillage do not eat, drink or smoke and wear personal protective clothing as detailed in section 8. c k
Environmental precautions
Keep people and animals away. Prevent entry into drains, sewers and watercourses.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, sawdust). Collect and transfer the product into a properly labelled and tightly closed container. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observing environmental regulations.
No specific precautions required when handling unopened packs/containers. Mechanical ventilation should be used when handling this product in enclosed spaces. Read and observe all precautions and instructions on the label.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in original containers, upright and closed. Store in areas that are cool, dry and well ventilated. Store away from seeds, fertilizers and animal feed stuff.
ADI: 0.01 mg/kg bw (JMPR)
Mechanical ventilation should be used when handling this product in closed spaces.
When respirators are required, select NIOSH approved equipment based on actual or potential airborne concentrations.
Hand protection
Wear chemical resistant nitrile gloves.
Skin protection
Avoid contact with skin. Wear apron, boots and full protective suit.
Environmental exposure controls
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state |
: |
Liquid |
Color |
: |
Yellow |
Odour |
: |
Aromatic |
Molecular Weight |
: |
505.2 (Deltamethrin) |
pH |
: |
4.5 to 7.5 |
Persistent foam |
: |
Maximum: 50 ml after 1 min |
Relative density
|
: |
0.95 |
Solubility in water |
: |
Emulsify in water |
Partition coefficient
|
: |
log P KOW = 5.96 (Deltamethrin) |
Stable at normal condition.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid excessive heat and flame.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing & alkaline agents.
Deltamethrin is incompatible with iron and iron alloys.
Acute toxicity
Rat LD50 oral, Rats |
: |
>2000 mg/kg bw |
Rat LD50 dermal, Rats |
: |
>2000 mg/kg bw |
Skin irritation |
: |
Non-irritant to skin of rabbits |
Eye irritation |
: |
Slight-irritant to mucous membrane of rabbits |
Skin sensitization
|
: |
Non-sensitiser to skin of Guinea pigs |
Long term studies |
|
|
Carcinogenicity |
: |
Non-carcinogenic in rat and mice |
Mutagenicity |
: |
Non-mutagenic |
Reproductive toxicity |
: |
Non-reprotoxic and teratogenic |
EcoToxicity
Fish, Labeo rohita
|
: |
LC50 (96 h): 4.05 mg/l |
Daphnia magna |
: |
EC50 (24 h) 4.15 mg/l (Deltamethrin) |
Algae, Chlorella vulgaris
|
: |
EC50: 22.77 mg/ml (Deltamethrin) |
Bees, Apis indica
|
: |
LD50: 0.52 ppm (Deltamethrin) |
Earthworms, Lampito mauritii |
|
LD50 :> 1000 mg/kg dry soil weight (Deltamethrin) |
Birds, Japanese Quails
|
|
LD50: > 5000 ppm (Deltamethrin) |
Mobility |
: |
Deltamethrin is classified as a low-mobility to immobile compound in soils. |
Persistence and degradability |
: |
Deltamethrin is not persistent in the environment. It is degraded by soil microorganisms and does not leave residues in the environment. |
Do not empty into drains or waterways. Disposal of product would usually be by incineration in an appropriate licensed commercial incinerator. Advice may be obtained from local waste regulation authorities.
Puncture container to avoid re-use. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Follow advice on product label and/or leaflet.
UN number
UN Class
6.1
Proper Shipping Name
PYRETHROID PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE
Xn: Harmful
N: Dangerous for the environment
Risk Phrases
R10: Flammable
R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R25: Toxic if swallowed
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
S (1/2): Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
20/21: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S39: Wear eye/face protection.
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
18th June 2002
24th August 2010
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 substance or product for which purposes the substance or product label and any appropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licenses, consents or approvals complied with. The requirement or recommendation 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.