SAFETY DATA SHEET

According to EC-directive 93/112/EC

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product label name Deltamethrin
Supplier SUMITOMO CHEMICAL (UK) PLC
Horatio House
77-85 Fulham Palace Rd
London W6 8JA
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 208 600 7700
Emergency telephone + 31 570679211 (Fax. + 31 570679801)
Akzo Nobel Chemicals-Deventer-NL

+ 44-1634280888
Akzo Nobel Chemicals-Gillingham-GB
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is to be considered as a substance in conformance to EC directives
Information on hazardous ingredients
Chemical description Deltamethrin
Composition / information on ingredients
Number % w/w CAS-number Chemical name
1 > 98% 52918-63-5 (S)-alpha-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl
(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylate
Number EC-number Annex-1 number Symbol(s) Risk-phrase(s)
1 258-256-6 TN R20 R25 R50/53
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation.
Toxic if swallowed.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Symptoms and effects Synthetic pyrethroids can produce paresthesias.
Typically, symptoms begin several hours after cutaneous exposure, peaks within about
12 hours and resolves within about 24 hours.
Extraordinary absorbed doses may rarely cause tremor, hyperexcitability, uncoordinated
movements, salivation, nausea or vomiting and diarrhoea.
First aid
General In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Wash immediately with soap and water.
Eye Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to
ensure thorough rinsing. Seek medical advice if irritation develops.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Give water to drink. Induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting in
unconscious or confused persons. Always seek medical advice.
Advice to physician Symptomatic treatment is advised.
Consult National Poison Center.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media dry chemical powder, Carbon dioxide.
Large fires: waterspray or foam
Unsuitable extinguishing media Water with full waterjet.
Special exposure hazards none known.
Hazardous decomposition/ May emit toxic and irritating fumes under fire conditions.
combustion products
Protective equipment Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear suitable protective clothing. See also
Section 8.
Other information Keep away from heat.
Cool closed containers with water.
Water used to extinguish a fire should not be allowed to enter the drainage system or
water courses.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions For personal protection see Section 8.
Environmental precautions Do not allow to escape into sewage system or water courses.
Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and put it into a container for disposal ( See Section 13). Rinse remnant with
plenty of water. Do not allow to enter drains or water courses.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see Section 8.
Fire and explosion prevention No specific recommendations.
Storage requirements Store in a dry well ventilated place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight.
Store at ambient temperatures.
Other information Keep only in the original container.
To maintain quality: Store in polyethylene.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls Provide adequate ventilation.
Exposure limits No exposure limits have been established for this material.
Personal protection
Respiratory respirator with Filter P3.
Hand Wear protective gloves.
Eye Wear safety goggles.
Skin and body Wear suitable protective clothing.
Other information Launder clothes before reuse.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance crystalline solid
Colour colourless
Odour odourless
Boiling point/range not applicable
Melting point/range 98-101 °C
Flash point not determined
Flammability not determined
Autoignition temperature not determined
Explosive properties kST = 126 bar.m/s (st 1)
Explosion limits not determined
Oxidizing properties not relevant
Vapour pressure 1.24 * 10-8 Pa (25 °C)
Density not applicable
Bulk density 500 kg/m³
Solubility in water Insoluble
Solubility in other solvents Soluble ( in most organic solvents)
pH value 5.9 (at 1% w/v water)
Partition coefficient Log Pow = 4,6
n-octanol/water
Relative vapour density (air=1) not determined
Viscosity not determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
Conditions to avoid Avoid direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid none known.
Hazardous decomposition Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions (See also Section 5).
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Name Deltamethrin
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50 rat: 66.7 - 128.5 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg
rat: 2940 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 rat (4 hours): 2.2 mg/l
Irritation
Skin Non-irritating (rabbit).
Eye Slightly irritating to eyes (rabbit).
Sensitization Not sensitizing (guinea pig)
Genotoxicity Not mutagenic.
Other toxicological Not teratogenic, not carcinogenic.
information NOEL (No Observable Effect Level) = 1 mg/kg/day.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Name Deltamethrin
Ecotoxicity
fish Acute toxicity, 96h-LC50: 0.001 - 0.01 mg/l
daphnia Acute toxicity, 48h-EC50 ( Daphnia magna ): 0.0035 mg/l
algae Acute toxicity, 72h-IC50: >9.1 mg/l
Fate
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product According to local regulations. For further advice contact manufacturer.
Contaminated packaging According to local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport (ADR/ RID)
ADR class 6.1 ADR item number 73c
RID class 6.1 RID item number 73c
Hazard Identification No. 60 Substance Identification No. 3349
TREM-Card CEFIC TEC(R)- 61G41c UN number 3349
Proper Shipping Name (Deltamethrin)
Sea transport (IMDG-code/ IMO)
IMO/IMDG code Class 6.1
Packing group III UN number 3349
EMS 6.1-02 MFAG 510
Marine pollutant yes
Proper Shipping Name Pyrethroid pesticide, solid, toxic (Deltamethrin)
Air transport (ICAO-TI/ IATA-DGR)
ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR UN number 3349
Class 6.1 Packing group III
Proper Shipping Name Pyrethroid pesticide, solid, toxic (Deltamethrin)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical description Deltamethrin

Labelling according to EC directives

EC-number See section 2
Classification based on Annex-1 to directive 67/548/EEC

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Symbol(s) TOXIC (T) DANGEROUS FOR THE

ENVIRONMENT (N)
R(isk) phrase(s) R20: Harmful by inhalation
R25: Toxic if swallowed
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
S(afety) phrase(s) S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible)
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
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be valid if used with other product(s) or
in any process. The information is to our best present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without
warranty. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his
special use of this product.
History
Other information This material is used for preparing insecticidal products for use by professionals and
householders.
Date of printing/ 20-08-2001
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Composed by Dr. D.J. Buckland Dr. R. Martin

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