If accidental exposure occurs, the SDS provides immediate protocols:
Mortein PowerGard Insect Killer SDS | PDF | Toxicity - Scribd pif paf msds
Different Pif Paf products are formulated with specific active ingredients to target various insects. Below is a breakdown of the most common Pif Paf products and their key ingredients—information that would be found in Section 2 (Hazards Identification) and Section 3 (Composition/Information on Ingredients) of a formal SDS. If accidental exposure occurs, the SDS provides immediate
| Section | What to look for | |---------|------------------| | | Flammable, health effects (paresthesia from pyrethroids) | | 4. First aid | If inhaled: fresh air. Skin contact: wash with soap/water. Eye contact: rinse 15 min. Swallowed: do NOT induce vomiting (aspiration risk from solvent) | | 5. Firefighting | Aerosol explosion risk. Use CO2, dry chemical, or water fog | | 6. Accidental release | Ventilate area. Avoid ignition sources. Absorb with inert material – do NOT wash into drains (toxic to fish) | | 8. Exposure controls | Use gloves (nitrile) and goggles if handling concentrate. For home use: adequate ventilation | | 11. Toxicological info | Cypermethrin may cause transient skin tingling, numbness – reversible | | 12. Ecological info | Highly toxic to bees, fish, aquatic invertebrates – never spray near water | First aid | If inhaled: fresh air
Crucial steps to take if the product is swallowed, inhaled, or touches the eyes/skin.
The product is toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. 3. Composition and Ingredients