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INSECTICIDE LARVICIDE (temephos) 0.01, granules, 25kg

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INSECTICIDE LARVICIDE (temephos) 0.01, granules, 25kg

Definition

Larvicide insecticide in granules containing 1% active ingredient called temephos or temefos.

Synonym

Abate, Abathion, Biothion, Lypor

Specifications

Formulation containing 1% a.i. on sand granules

WHOPES (WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme) approved

  • Slow release formulation
  • Form: granules
  • Colour: brown
  • Odour: of mercaptans
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Packaging & Labelling

Packed in a bucket of 25 kg.

Transport Dangerous Goods

Not classified as hazardous under transport regulations (ADR RID ADNR IMDG/GGVSee ICAO/ IATA).

Instructions for use

Used as a vector control measure to treat water bodies infested with disease-carrying insects including mosquitoes, midges, and black fly larva, to kill the insect's larvae.

Product is specific for drinking water. Always follow the instructions and/or information on the safety data sheet.

Amounts to foresee when ordering:

- For clean water (standing water, shallow ponds, lakes, woodland pools), 0.5-1 g/m2

- For moderately polluted water (tidal waters, marshes, swamps, etc.), 1-2 g/m2

- For highly polluted water (drains, cesspits, and other water high in organic matter content), 2-5 g/m2

Precautions for Use

Personal precautions:

  • use personal protective clothing
  • avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing and avoid breathing in the dust
  • don't eat, drink or smoke while using the insecticide
  • read use instructions very carefully before using

Environmental precautions:

  • do not discharge into the subsoil or soil
  • do not discharge into drains, surface waters or groundwater
  • some hazard to fish, birds, and beneficial insects (insects likes bees pollinating or predatory insects functioning as pest control).
  • hazardous to shrimp and crabs.
  • non-phytotoxic.

Storage

  • Segregate from foods and animal fooder
  • Do not store together with strong oxidizing agents (for example chlorine)
  • Protect against moisture
  • Keep away from heat
  • Protect from direct sunlight.

Storage stability:

  • Storage duration: 24 Months
  • Protect from temperatures above: 40 °C
  • Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time.

Protect from temperatures above: 40 °C.

Waste management

Contact your Watsan referent for questions regarding vector control and planning of vector control programmes and/or refer to: "Public Health Engineering in Precarious Situations", MSF, 2nd edition, 2010, Chapter 7 Vector control.

Contact your Watsan technical referent for disposal of expired or damaged batches of Temephos.

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Irritant

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H319Causes serious eye irritation
H373May cause damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard).
H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
EUH401To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P391Collect spillage
P301 + P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P102Keep out of reach of children
P501Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations