RESMETHRIN ICSC: 0324 (5-Benzyl-3-furyl)methyl (1RS)-cis-trans-chrysanthemate (5-(Phenylmethyl)-3-furanyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate C22H26O3 Molecular mass: 338.5 ICSC #    0324 CAS #     10453-86-8 RTECS # GZ1310000 UN #        3349 EC #         613-060-00-3 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. NO open flames. Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. Explosion In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Exposure PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  •Inhalation Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.  •Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.  •Eyes Redness. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth. Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Xn symbol N symbol R: 22-50/53 S: 2-60-61 UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Packing Group: III RESMETHRIN ICSC: 0324 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: COLOURLESS WAXY SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical Dangers: Chemical Dangers: The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes . Occupational Exposure Limits: TLV not established. Routes of Exposure: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Inhalation Risk: No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of Short-Term Exposure: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin . Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: Physical Properties Melting point: 43-48°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.96 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.46 Environmental Data The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to honey bees. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal. N O T E S Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Chrysron, Synthrin, Pynosect are trade names. Also consult publication Health and Safety Guide No. 25 Resmethrins, and Environmental Health Criteria No. 92 Resmethrins, of IPCS. Also consult ICSC 0229 (Bioresmethrin), 0239 (Cismethrin). Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0324 RESMETHRIN (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.