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Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SLUG & SNAIL KILLER
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
230 Cambridge Science Park Milton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0WB Great Britain Email: gardening.adviser@bayergarden.co.uk Emergency telephone number 0800-220876 (UK 24 hr) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Bait (ready for use) (RB) Metaldehyde 3 % w/w Hazardous components
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Eye contact
In case of eye contact, remove contact lens and rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops and Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SLUG & SNAIL KILLER

Ingestion
DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician or poison control center. Rinse out mouth and give water in small sips to drink. Keep patient warm and at rest.
Notes to physician

Symptoms
Local, slight irritation, constriction of pupils
Symptoms
Systemic:, Salivation, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, flushing, cetonuria, Headache, Somnolence, muscle twitching, hyperthermia, Disorientation, Tremors, Convulsions, acidosis, Coma, respiratory failure
Treatment
Local treatment: Initial treatment: symptomatic.
Treatment
Systemic treatment: Initial treatment: symptomatic. 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. Barbiturates and phenytoin should be avoided. There is no specific antidote. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Extinguishing media which should not be used for safety reasons
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Dangerous gases are evolved in the event of a fire. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Further information
Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise cool containers with water in order to avoid pressure being built up due to heat. Whenever possible, contain fire-fighting water by diking area with sand or earth. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces. When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke. Environmental precautions
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water. If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local water company immediately. If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the Environment Agency (emergency Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SLUG & SNAIL KILLER
Methods for cleaning up
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Clean floors and contaminated objects with plenty of water. Additional advice
Information regarding safe handling, see section 7. Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8. Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13. Check also for any local site procedures. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling

Advice on safe handling
No specific precautions required when handling unopened packs/containers; follow relevant manual handling advice. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Advice on protection against fire and explosion Requirements for storage areas and containers Store in original container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Amendment)
Regulations 2004). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal
protective equipment wherever practicable. Refer also to COSHH Essentials.
Personal protective equipment
In normal use conditions personal protective equipment is not deemed to be necessary. If there is a potential for excessive exposure the following applies: Respiratory protection Wear respirator with a particle filter mask (protection factor 4) conforming to European norm EN149FFP1 or equivalent. Respiratory protection should only be used to control residual risk of short duration activities, when all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to reduce exposure at source e.g. containment and/or local extract ventilation. Always follow respirator manufacturer's instructions regarding wearing and maintenance. Wear CE Marked (or equivalent) nitrile rubber gloves (minimum thickness 0,40 mm). Wash when contaminated. Dispose of when Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SLUG & SNAIL KILLER
contaminated inside, when perforated or when contamination outside cannot be removed. Wash hands always before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. Wear goggles conforming to EN166 (Field of Use 5 or equivalent). Wear standard coverall and type 5 suit. Wear two layers of clothing wherever possible. Polyester/cotton or cotton overalls should be worn under chemical protection suit and should be professionally laundered frequently. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands immediately after work, if necessary take a shower. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Safety data
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions. Stable under recommended storage conditions. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LC50 (rat) > 5.0 mg/l Exposure time: 4 h The above values are calculated as prescribed by the "Conventional Method" according to Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SLUG & SNAIL KILLER
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)) 75 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient metaldehyde. EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) > 90 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient metaldehyde. EC50 (Algae) 73.5 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient metaldehyde. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not empty into drains. Dispose of unused product in its container at a household waste site (civic amenity site). Contact your local council (local authority) for details.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of empty container in the dustbin. Follow advice on product label and/or leaflet.
Waste key for the unused product
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
According to national and international transport regulations not classified as dangerous goods. This classification is in principle not valid for carriage by tank vessel on inland waterways. Please refer to the manufacturer for further information. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information
and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3 and any subsequent amendments.

Classification:
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SLUG & SNAIL KILLER
WHO-classification: III (Slightly hazardous) 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R-phrases mentioned in Section 3 The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and transport of the product. It is not intended to apply to the use of the product for which purposes the product label and any appropriate 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 or policy in force or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or product should take precedence over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet where there is a difference in the information given. The information provided in this safety data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No liability will be accepted for any injury, loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account of information or advice contained in this safety data sheet. Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions.

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