SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
GARDENTECH® SEVIN® READY-TO-USE BUG KILLER
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Revision Date: 05/19/2016
Print Date: 05/20/2016
Trea
tment
In case of ingestion gastric lavage should be considered in cases of
significant ingestions only within the first 2 hours. However, the
application of activated charcoal and sodium sulphate is always
advisable. Before antidote is administered, either clear symptoms of
poisoning have to be present or the cholinesterase activity is inhibited
to below 30% of normal. The following antidote is generally accepted:
atropine. In case of convulsions, a benzodiazepine (e.g. diazepam)
should be given according to standard regimens. Contraindications:
oximes (pralidoxime, obidoxime).
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
E
xtinguishing media
Suitable
C
arbon dioxide (CO2), Alcohol-resistant foam, Water spray
Unsuitable
N
one known.
Special hazards arising
f
rom the substance or
mixture
Dangerous gases are evolved in the event of a fire.
Advice for firefighters
Special protective
equipment for
firefighters
Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
Further information
Keep
out of smoke. Fight fire from upwind position. Do not allow run-off
from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Flash point
T
he product is not flammable.
Auto-ignition temperature
No data available
Lower explosion limit
N
o data available
Upper explosion limit
N
o data available
Explosivity
N
ot applicable