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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Permethrin Technical


Gharda Chemicals Limited
Emergency Response Telephone Numbers
For Spills Call: CHEMTREC: 1-(800)-424-9300 Newtown, PA 18940 For Medical Call : 1-(866)-359-5660
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS:
(% w/w) PEL/TLV
Permethrin 94.0 Not established 3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS)-cis,trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)- 2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylate Other Ingredients
Chemical Class: Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

World Health Classification (WHO): Slightly hazardous (Class 3) Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Extremely toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INGESTION: Call poison control denter or doctor immediately for treatment advise. Do not
induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Have person sip a glass of water if allowed
to swallow.
EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-
20 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treatment is controlled removal of exposure followed by
symptomatic and supportive care. Chemical is a synthetic pyrethroid.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability
Standard Foam, CO2, Halon, Dry Chemical. For larger files it is permissible to use water spray. Remove containers from fire, if possible. Fight fire from maximum distance. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Dike fire control water for later disposal. Use Agents suitable for type of surrounding fire. Foam fire-extinguishing system is preferred because uncontrolled water can spread possible contamination. Toxic irritating gases can be formed. Avoid breathing hazardous vapors, keep upwind. As for all chemical fires: use positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

IN CASE OF SPILLS OR LEAKS: FOR EMERGENCY: Call CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-
9300. Contain the spill area. Carefully sweep up the spilled material and place it in a
suitable container for disposal. Area can be washed down with water and detergent to
remove remaining insecticide. Keep product, contaminated materials and wash water out of
sewers. Wash exposed body areas thoroughly after handling.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Keep pesticide in original container. Store in cool, dry place. Protect from excessive
heat. Do not contaminate food or foodstuffs. Do not store or transport near feed or food.
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE GUIDELINE(S): No occupational exposure limits established by ACGIH TLV
and OSHA PEL for Permethrin.
VENTILATION: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be
needed; however, if inhalation exposure is likely, use a NIOSH approved air-purifying
respirator with a pesticide cartridge.

EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use protective eye ware.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant gloves
and shoes plus socks when handling this product.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORAGE: Harmful if swallowed. Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling
and before eating or smoking. Avoid breathing this material. Keep away from food,
feedstuffs, and water supplies.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL & PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Color:
elevated temperature of 129°F (54°C) for 14 days. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY:

Conditions to Avoid:
(Specific Material to Avoid) Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition products may emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and oxides of carbon. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal pressure and temperature. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EXPOSURE:

EYE: Non-irritant
SKIN ABSORPTION: The acute lethal dermal toxicity is considered to be low. The percutaneous LD50 for rabbits is greater than 5000 mg/kg. INGESTION: The acute oral toxicity is considered to be low. The oral LD50 for rats is determined to be between 500 and 5000 mg/kg body weight. INHALATION: The acute inhalation toxicity is considered to be low. The LC50 (4- hour) for Permethrin in rats is greater than 2.08 mg/l in air. The LC50
(4-hour) for Permethrin is in excess of 2 mg/l, this test substance
can be considered to be Category IV in accordance with EPA
classification (US EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines, OPPTS
§70.1000 Acute Toxicity Testing).

CARCINOGENICITY: Non-carcinogenic. The likelihood of oncogenic effects in human
beings is extremely low or non-existent.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): The maternal and fetal no effect levels in rats, mice or
rabbits are 225, 150, and 1800 mg/kg body weight, respectively.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Permetherin did not interfere with fertility in laboratory
animals (rats) at diet levels of 100 mg/kg in a 3-generation (two litters per generation)
reproduction study.
MUTAGENICITY (EFFECTS ON GENETIC MATERIAL): Based on a number of in vivo
and in vitro studies, the preponderance of data suggests that Permethrin is not a mutagen.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: This product is extremely toxic to fish and other
aquatic organisms. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams,
ponds, estuaries, oceans or other bodies of waters unless in accordance with the
requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and
the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not
contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not discharge effluent
containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage
treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or the Regional
Office of the Environmental Protection Agency.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Pesticide disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of at
Container disposal: Contaminated packaging material should be treated as the
product. See label for proper disposal methods.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: PYRETHROID PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(Permethrin)
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 3352
PACKING GROUP: III
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: RQ (PERMETHRIN), MARINE POLLUTANT
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no
chemical subject to SARA Title III Section 313 supplier notification requirements.
SARA HAZZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA
“Hazard Categories” promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund
Amendment and reauthorization Act of 1986 (Sara Title III) and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): All ingredients are on the TSCA
inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA inventory.

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: None established.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATINGS:
Category

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY
ACT (CERCLA, or SUPERFUND): This product contains the following substance(s) listed
as "Hazardous Substances" under CERCLA, which may require reporting of releases:
Category:
Chemical Name
CAS Number
% in Product

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Issue Date: October 4, 2010
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as
of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given.
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another;
it is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state, and local
laws and regulations.

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