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(Complete MSDS for this product)
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Health Effects
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From MSDS
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:-WARNING: Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Do not allow children or pets to come into contact with treated surfaces until sprays have dried.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, skin, inhalation, and/or eyes.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: This substance is slightly irritating to the eyes. Eye contact may include discomfort, tearing, swelling, redness, and blurred vision.
SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant skin irritation. If absorbed through the skin, this substance is considered practically non-toxic. This product is not expected to cause allergic skin reaction.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause irritation of the digestive tract which may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If swallowed, this substance is considered practically non-toxic.
INHALATION: Overexposure to spray mist may result in minor irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Inhalation of vaporous substance may provoke asthmatic response in persons with asthma who are sensitive to airway irritants.
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From MSDS
No information provided.
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From MSDS
IARC: No
NTP: No
OSHA: No
CARCINOGENICITY COMMENTS: The EPA has classified acephate as Group C - Possible Human Carcinogen.
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From MSDS
EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
SKIN: If on skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
INGESTION: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: This material contains a cholinesterase inhibitor. Measurement of blood cholinesterase activity may be useful in monitoring exposure. If signs and/or symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition appear, atropine sulfate is antidotal. 2-PAM (PROTOPAM) is also antidotal and may be used in conjunction with atropine but should not be used alone.
COMMENTS: See product label for specific First Aid Measures. The above measures are the most conservative - Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2000 3 April 11, 2000 - and would apply in the event a product label is not immediately available.
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Handling/Disposal
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From MSDS
Store in a secure, preferably locked, storage area away from heat and open flame.
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From MSDS
Do not puncture or incinerate. If empty, place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partially filled, call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions.
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Ingredients from MSDS/Label
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