SDS
GardenTech Sevin Insect Killer Concentrate
Safety Data Sheet
07/02/2020
EN (English US)
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Acute
:
Large doses of zeta-cypermethrin, ingested by laboratory animals, may produce signs of toxicity including tremors,
incoordination, convulsions, staggered gait, and oral discharge. Experience to date indicates that contact with zeta-
cypermethrin may produce skin sensations such as numbing, burning or tingling. These sensations are reversible and
usually subside within 12 hours.
Mutagenicity
:
Zeta-cypermethrin: Not genotoxic in laboratory tests.
Carcinogenicity
:
Zeta-cypermethrin is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Reproductive Effects
:
Zeta-cypermethrin is not a developmental or reproductive toxicant.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Zeta-cypermethrin (52315-07-8)
LC50 Acute fish 1
0.00039 mg/l (Exposure time: 96h - Rainbow trout)
LC50 Acute fish 2
0.00095 (Exposure time: 96h - Sheepshead minnow)
LC50 Acute crustacea 1
0.00000475 mg/l (Exposure time: 96h - Mysid shrimp)
LC50 Acute crustacea 2
0.0000036 mg/l (Exposure time: 48h - Hyalella Azteca)
NOEC Chronic fish 1
0.00014 mg/l (Fathead minnow)
NOEC Chronic crustacea 1
0.00000078 mg/l (Mysid shrimp)
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Zeta-cypermethrin (52315-07-8)
Persistence and degradability
Zeta-cypermethrin: Non-persistent. Readily hydrolyzed. Not readily biodegradable.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Zeta-cypermethrin (52315-07-8)
Bioaccumulative potential
Zeta-cypermethrin: The substance does not have a potential for bioconcentration.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Zeta-cypermethrin (52315-07-8)
Mobility in soil
Zeta-cypermethrin: Immobile. Not expected to reach groundwater.
12.5. Other adverse effects
GardenTech Sevin Insect Killer Concentrate
Ecological Fate
This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters and shrimp. This
product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Disposal methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations
:
Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or
international regulations.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN number
Proper Shipping Name
Transport hazard
class(es)
Packing group
Environmental hazards
DOT
Not regulated
Not regulated
Not regulated
Not regulated
Not applicable
IMDG
UN3082
Packaging greater than 5 L:
Environmentally hazardous substance,
liquid, n.o.s (Zeta-cypermethrin)
9
III
Marine pollutant
IATA
UN3082
Packaging greater than 5 L:
Environmentally hazardous substance,
liquid, n.o.s (Zeta-cypermethrin)
9
III
Acute aquatic toxicity
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal regulations






