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Carcinogenicity: Aluminum Phosphide and phosphine are not carcinogenic and are not listed as such by NTP, IARC or OSHA. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Aluminum phosphide tablets, pellets and dust react with moisture from the air, acids and many other liquids to release hydrogen phosphide (phosphine, PH3) gas. Mild exposure by inhalation causes malaise (indefinite feeling of sickness), ringing in the ears, fatigue, nausea and pressure in the chest which is relieved by removal to fresh air. Moderate poisoning causes weakness, vomiting, pain just above the stomach, chest pain, diarrhea and dyspnea (difficulty in breathing). Symptoms of severe poisoning may occur within a few hours to several days resulting in pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs) and may lead to dizziness, cyanosis (blue or purple skin color), unconsciousness, and death. Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Symptoms of exposure to this product are headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficult breathing, vomiting, and diarrhea. In all cases of overexposure get medical attention immediately. Take victim to a doctor or emergency treatment facility. If inhaled: - Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth if possible. Keep warm and make sure person can breathe freely. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. If swallowed: - Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person drink one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger, or if available administer syrup of ipecac. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If on skin or clothing: - Brush or shake material off clothes and shoes in a well -ventilated area. Allow clothes to aerate in a ventilated area prior to laundering. Do not leave contaminated clothing in occupied and/or confined areas such as automobiles, vans, motel rooms, etc. Wash contaminated skin thoroughly with soap and water. If in eyes: - Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. For Assistance Contact: PESTCON SYSTEMS, INC OR DEGESCH AMERICA, INC. 1808 Firestone Parkway PO Box 116 (153 Triangle Dr.) Wilson, NC 27893 Weyers Cave, VA 24486 Telephone. 252-237-7923/800-548-2778 540-234-9281/800-330-2525 Fax: 252-243-1832/252-237-3259 540-234-2525 Internet Address: www.pestcon.com www.degeschamerica.com Email: info()pestcon.com degesch(a degeschamerica.com Medical Emergencies (Human and Animal) call Prosar: 1-800-308-4856 All other Chemical Emergencies (DOT): Chemtrec (800) 424 -9300 -International: (202) 483-7616 SECTION VII — PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING 5pui cleanup Nroceaures: If possible, dispose of spilled Aluminum Phosphide by use according to label instructions. Freshly spilled material which has not been contaminated by water or foreign matter may be replaced into original containers. Punctured flasks or containers may be temporarily repaired using aluminum tape. If the age of the spill is unknown or if the product has been contaminated with soil, debris, water, etc. gather up the spillage in small open buckets having a capacity no larger than about 1 gallon. Do not add more than about 1 to 1.5 kg (2 to 3 lbs.) to a bucket. If on-site wet deactivation is not feasible, transport the uncovered buckets in open vehicles to a suitable area. Wear gloves when handling Aluminum Phosphide tablets and pellets. Respiratory protection may be required during cleanup of spilled material. If the concentration of hydrogen phosphide is unknown, NIOSH/MSHA approved SCBA or its equivalent must be worn. Small amounts of spillage, from about 4 to 8 kg (9 to 18 lbs.) may be spread out over the ground in an open area to be deactivated by atmospheric moisture. Alternatively, spilled Aluminum Phosphide may be deactivated by the wet method as described in the following: Wet Deactivation of Spilled Aluminum Phosphide: 1. Deactivating solution is prepared by adding the appropriate amount of low sudsing detergent to water in a drum or other suitable container. A 2% solution or 4 cups of detergent in 30 gallons is suggested. The container should be filled with deactivating solution to within a few inches of the top. 2. The material is added slowly to the deactivating solution and stirred so as to thoroughly wet all of the product. This should be carried out in open air and respiratory protection may be required. At no time should the deactivation drum be covered. 3. No more than about 45 to 50 lbs. of Aluminum Phosphide should be added to 15 gallons of water -detergent mixture. 4. Allow the mixture to stand, with occasional stirring, for about 36 hours. The resultant slurry of dust will then be safe for disposal. 5. Dispose of the slurry of deactivated material, with or without preliminary decanting, at a sanitary landfill or other suitable site approved by local authorities. Where permissible, this slurry may be poured into a storm sewer or out onto the ground.