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SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Bayer Environmental ScienceDurkan House214-224 High StreetWaltham CrossHertfordshire EN8 7DPUnited Kingdom 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Smoke generator (FU), contains:Permethrin 25/75 13.5% w/w Hazardous components
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Ignites readily. Product burns without a flame to give a dense white harmful smoke.
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately anddispose of safely.
Move the patient to fresh air and keep at rest. If symptomspersist, call a physician.
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash offimmediately with soap and plenty of water. After skin contact:Apply Vitamin E cream or simple toilet milks. When symptomspersist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plentyof water and seek medical advice.
Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Keep atrest. Obtain medical attention.
Notes to physician
Local:, After skin contact: paresthesia (local), May cause skinand eye irritation., Inhalation may provoke the followingsymptoms:, irritation, cough Systemic:, excitement, gastrointestinal discomfort, tremor,Dizziness, headache, listlessness, nausea and vomiting,epigastric pain, muscular fasciculation of limbs,unconsciousness, convulsions and coma (very high doses).
This product/preparation contains a pyrethroid.
Must NOT be confused with organophosphorus compounds! 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 asnecessary.
Systemic treatment:Endotracheal intubation should be done and gastric lavageperformed, followed by administration of charcoal.
Monitoring of respiratory and cardiac functionsECG - monitoring (Electrocardiogram)Check for pulmonary oedema in event of inhalation.
Keep airway clear, administer artificial respiration if necessary.
Against convulsions: Give diazepam: for adults 5-10 mgintravenously as necessary until fully sedated; for children 2.5mg i.v.
There is no antidote.
Contraindication: atropineContraindication: derivatives of adrenalineRecovery: Spontaneous.
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
In case of fire the evolution of dangerous gases is possible.
Contains potassium chlorate which is classified as an oxidisingagent. This will assist combustion in a fire situation.
In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting ifnecessary.
Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise coolcontainers with water in order to avoid pressure being built updue to heat.
Whenever possible, contain fire-fighting water by bunding areawith sand or earth.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid dust formation.
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.
Keep people and animals away.
Do not discharge into the drains/surface water/groundwater.
If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform localwater company immediately.
If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform theEnvironment Agency (emergency telephone number 0800807060).
The nature of this product, when contained in commercialpacks, makes spillage unlikely. However, if significant amountsare spilled then the following advice is applicable.
Sweep up or preferably vacuum up spillage using equipmentfitted with high efficiency final filter.
Transfer collected material to heavy duty plastic drums andkeep safe for disposal.
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observingenvironmental regulations Information regarding safe handling, see section 7.
Information regarding personal protective equipment, seesection 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
Check also for any local site procedures.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
No specific precautions required when handling unopenedpacks/containers; follow relevant manual handling advice.
Avoid dust formation.
Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaustventilation if necessary).
Dust can form an explosive mixture with air.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Keep in original packaging, tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 asamended). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal protective equipmentwherever practicable.
Components with workplace control parameters
Personal protective equipment
Chemical resistant glovesPVC glovesnitrile gloves Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Safety data
Note: The value mentioned relates to the active ingredientpermethrin.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
: Note: Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions.
Note: Stable under normal conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 (rat) ca. 2,000 mg/kgTest substance: Information given is based on data on thecomponents and the toxicology of similar products LC50 (rat) > 4.2 mg/lExposure time: 4 hRemarks: Irritating to respiratory system.
LD50 (rat) > 2,000 mg/kgTest substance: Information given is based on data on thecomponents and the toxicology of similar products SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
Cutaneous sensations may occur, such as burning or stingingon the face and mucosae. However, these sensations causeno lesions and are of a transitory nature (max. 24 hours).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
LC50: 0.0076 mg/lGuppy (Poecilia reticulata)Exposure time: 96 hTest substance: The value mentioned relates to the activeingredient permethrin.
EC50: 0.00017 mg/lWater flea (Daphnia magna)Exposure time: 48 hTest substance: The value mentioned relates to the activeingredient permethrin.
EC50: 0.5 mg/lAlgaeExposure time: 72 hTest substance: The value mentioned relates to the activeingredient permethrin.
LD50: > 13,500 mg/kgJapanese quailTest substance: The value mentioned relates to the activeingredient permethrin.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
In accordance with current regulations may be taken to wastedisposal site or incineration plant, after consultation with siteoperator and/or with the responsible authorityCan be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with localregulations.
Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulationauthority (part of the Environment Agency in the UK).
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of asproduct waste.
Empty containers can be landfilled after cleaning, when incompliance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care)Regulations 1991.
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID/
UN 3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
( PERMETHRIN MIXTURE ) ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
( PERMETHRIN MIXTURE ) Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
( PERMETHRIN MIXTURE ) ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (PERMETHRIN) 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information andPackaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with theinstructions for use.
WHO-classification: III (Slightly hazardous) SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC MAXI SMOKE GENERATOR
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may causelong-term adverse effects in the aquaticenvironment.
This material and its container must bedisposed of in a safe way.
Use appropriate containment to avoidenvironmental contamination.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2: Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Smoke generators are ready to use products contained in a plastic or aluminium container.
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage andtransport of the product.
It is not intended to apply to the use of the product for which purposes the product label and anyappropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licenses,consents or approvals complied with.
The requirements or recommendations of any relevant site or working procedure, system orpolicy in force or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or product shouldtake precedence over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet where there is adifference in the information given.
The information provided in this safety data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and willbe updated as and when appropriate.
No liability will be accepted for any injury, loss or damage resulting from any failure to takeaccount of information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
Changes since the last version will be highlighted in the margin. This version replaces allprevious versions.

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