SDS

GARDENTECH® SEVIN®-5 READY-TO-USE 5% DUST
January 2015
Treatment
The product inhibits cholinesterase resulting in stimulation of the central
nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the somatic
motor nerves.
The following antidote is generally accepted: atropine.
Do not use oximes such as 2-PAM unless organophosphate intoxication
is
suspe
cted. Watch for pulmonary edema, which may develop in
serious cases of poisoning even after 24-48 hours. At first sign of
pulmonary edema, the patient should be placed in an oxygen tent and
treated symptomatically. Contraindications: derivatives of morphine.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Ex
tinguishing media
Suitable
Wa
ter spray, Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable
No
ne known.
Special hazards arising
f
r
om the substance or
mixture
Dangerous gases are evolved in the event of a fire.
Advice for firefighters
Special protective
equipment for
fire-
fighters
Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
Further information
C
o
ol closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Fight fire from
upwind position. Keep out of smoke. Do not allow run-off from fire
fighting to enter drains or water courses. Whenever possible, contain
fire-fighting water by diking area with sand or earth.
Flash point
not ap
plicab
le
Autoignition temperature
no data available
Lower explosion limit
not applicab
le
Upper explosion limit
not applicab
le
Explosivity
no data ava
ilable
Dust explosion class
n
o data available