IS 10872 : 2023 Malathion - Code of Safety

ICS 13.300; 71.060.50

CHD 07

New Standard from Last Update.

1 SCOPE

1.1 This code describes properties of malathion, nature of hazards associated with it, medical information on symptoms and signs of poisoning; differential diagnosis; measures for first aid and medical treatment; good safety practices in storage, handling transport and use; decontamination and disposal of containers and spillage; and requirements for safety education.

1.2 This code does not deal with specifications for design of building; engineering and safety equipment; methods and ingredients used in manufacture; or with application dosages and directions for use as a pesticide.

2 REFERENCES

The standards given below contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of these standards:

IS No. Title

IS 1260 (Part 1) : 1973 Pictorial markings for handling and labelling of goods: Part 1 Dangerou goods (first revision)

IS 3043 : 2018 Code of practice for earthing (second revision)

IS 4155 : 2023 Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and hazardous chemicals (first revision)

IS 8190 (Part 2) : 1988 Requirements for packing of pesticides: Part 2 Liquid pesticides (second revision)