New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-2053
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-18311824
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Scotts Canada Ltd.
Address: 2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 5, Suite 101
City: Mississauga
Prov / State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Postal Code: L5N2R7
Human
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: BRITISH COLUMBIA
PMRA Registration No. 28376 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Ecosense Insecticidal Soap Ready To Use (Scotts)
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Unknown
Other
Sex: Female
Age: Unknown / Inconnu
System
Unknown / Inconnu
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Occupational
Application
Unknown
Skin
Respiratory
Unknown / Inconnu
<=30 min / <=30 min
1-18311824: A reporter (co-worker) called on 05/02/2009 to report the exposure of her co-worker to an insecticide containing the active ingredient potassium salt of fatty acids. According to the reporter, the product had spilled and her co-worker was cleaning it up. The co-worker developed a tingling in her nose and mouth from inhalation of the product odors. She also experienced a funny taste in her mouth, a headache, and watery eyes. At the time of the report, the co-worker had washed her hands. The reporter was advised that individuals who find odors strong or unpleasant may develop general symptoms such as nausea, headache, and respiratory irritation. These symptoms are generally self-limiting and resolve with removal of the odor. A recommendation was made to remove the co-worker from the source of the odor and place her in fresh air with good ventilation. It was also recommended that the workspace be ventilated to dissipate the odor. The reporter was advised that her co-worker should consider getting medical evaluation if her symptoms persist after 60 minutes or worsen. A recommendation was also made for the co-worker to rinse exposed skin for at least 10 minutes, and apply vitamin E/aloe vera if skin irritation develops. Skin irritation persisting past 24 hours or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a health care professional. An attempt at follow up was unsuccessful. No further information was obtained.
Minor