⚠ Safety Data Sheet

Vital Guard Insect Killer Spray 500ml

Safety information for Vital Guard Insect Killer Spray 500ml. Read the key points below or download the complete data sheet.

Revision: 16/03/2026Version 3.0 SDS Ref: 000044REACH (UK) compliant HSE Approval No. 10803-GB

Hazard summary

Warning

H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Contains pyrethrum extract (EUH208): may produce an allergic reaction.

  • P101If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
  • P102Keep out of reach of children.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations.

Quick safety guide

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Eyes

Rinse with water as a precaution. Remove contact lenses if easy to do, and keep rinsing.

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Skin

Wash with plenty of water and take off contaminated clothing. If irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice.

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Breathed in

Move to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, call a doctor.

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Swallowed

Get medical help immediately. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a few small glasses of water or milk.

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Fire

Use dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam or CO₂. Do not use a water jet. Heating may cause fire or explosion.

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Spills

Ventilate. Soak up with sand, earth or vermiculite. Keep out of drains and watercourses. Dispose of safely.

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Storage

Keep in original container, tightly closed and upright, in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat. Store locked up.

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Environment

Never pour into drains, ponds or watercourses. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Protective equipment

Protective gloves
Safety glasses

Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing fume, mist or spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using. Wash hands after handling. In poor ventilation, wear suitable respiratory protection.

Hazardous ingredients

NameIdentifier%Classification (GB CLP)
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol; diethylene glycol monobutyl etherCAS 112-34-5
EC 203-961-6
< 1Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)
Cypermethrin cis-trans +/- 40-60CAS 52315-07-8
EC 257-842-9
< 1Acute Tox. 4 (H302, H332); STOT SE 3 (H335); STOT RE 2 (H373); Aquatic Acute 1 (H400); Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410)
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium extract (pyrethrum) in petroleum distillatesCAS 89997-63-7
EC 289-699-3
< 1Acute Tox. 4 (H302, H332); Skin Sens. 1 (H317); STOT SE 1 (H370); STOT RE 2 (H373); Asp. Tox. 1 (H304); Aquatic Acute 1 / Chronic 1 (H400, H410)
Propylene glycolCAS 57-55-6
EC 200-338-0
< 1Not classified
2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine (pyriproxyfen)CAS 95737-68-1
EC 429-800-1
< 1Aquatic Acute 1 (H400); Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410)

Full safety data sheet

1Identification & supplier
Product name
VITAL GUARD INSECT KILLER SPRAY
Product form
Mixture
Type
Biocidal product (pest control), end product
Use
Insecticide – consumer and professional use

Supplier

PelGar International Limited, Unit 13 Newman Lane, Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QR, United Kingdom
T +44 (0)1420 80744 · sds@pelgar.co.uk · www.pelgar.co.uk

2Hazards identification

Classification (GB CLP, SI 2019:720)

  • Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Category 1 (H400)
  • Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Category 1 (H410)

Other hazards

No ingredient meets the PBT or vPvB criteria of UK REACH, and none is considered an endocrine disruptor.

4First aid measures
General
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
Inhalation
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Loosen tight clothing. If symptoms are severe or persist, call a doctor. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary.
Skin contact
Wash skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. If irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice.
Eye contact
Rinse eyes with water as a precaution. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Ingestion
Get immediate medical advice. Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a few small glasses of water or milk. Never give anything to an unconscious person; place in the recovery position.

Symptoms

  • Inhalation: possible narcotic effects, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination.
  • Eyes: may cause irritation.
  • Ingestion: may cause aspiration into the lungs with risk of chemical pneumonitis.

Treat symptomatically.

5Firefighting measures
Suitable media
Dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Unsuitable media
Water jet
Fire hazard
Heating may cause a fire or explosion. Toxic fumes and corrosive vapours may be released.
Firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Evacuate the area. Cool containers with large quantities of water. Prevent run-off from entering sewers and watercourses.
6Accidental release
  • Ventilate the area. Avoid breathing fume, mist, spray and vapours. Keep upwind.
  • No flames, no sparks. Eliminate all ignition sources.
  • Cover spill with non-combustible material (sand, earth, vermiculite) and collect into absorbent material.
  • Prevent release to drains and the environment. Dispose of at an authorised site.
7Handling & storage

Handling

  • Ensure good ventilation. Keep only in the original container.
  • Avoid breathing fume, mist, spray or vapours, and avoid skin contact.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Follow the instructions for use.
  • Do not re-use empty containers.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using. Always wash hands after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

  • Cool, well-ventilated place away from heat. Store locked up.
  • Keep in original packaging, upright and tightly closed.
8Exposure controls & PPE
SubstanceWEL TWAWEL STEL
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (112-34-5)67.5 mg/m³ · 10 ppm101.2 mg/m³ · 15 ppm
Propane-1,2-diol (57-55-6)10 mg/m³ particulates; 474 mg/m³ total vapour & particulates; 150 ppm30 mg/m³ · 450 ppm

Source: HSE EH40/2005 (Fourth edition, 2020). STEL calculated from the TWA.

Personal protection

  • Eyes: safety glasses.
  • Skin and hands: chemically protective gloves; lab coat or apron to prevent prolonged or repeated contact.
  • Respiratory: suitable equipment if ventilation is insufficient.
  • Environment: avoid release; keep receptacles tightly sealed.
9Physical & chemical properties
Physical state
Liquid
Colour
Yellow
Odour
Solvent
pH (100 %)
Not available
Flash point
Not available
Other properties
Not available
10Stability & reactivity

Non-reactive and stable under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. No dangerous reactions known. No conditions to avoid under recommended storage and handling. Hazardous decomposition products should not be produced in normal use.

11Toxicological information

The mixture is not classified for acute oral, dermal or inhalation toxicity, skin corrosion/irritation, eye damage, sensitisation, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity (based on available data).

IngredientLD50 oral ratLD50 dermalLC50 inhalation
Cypermethrin500 mg/kg bw/day> 2000 mg/kg (rat)3.3 mg/l/4h
Pyriproxyfen> 5000 mg/kg> 2000 mg/kg (rat)> 1.3 mg/l/4h
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether5660 mg/kg2764 mg/kg (rabbit)–
Propylene glycol> 2000 mg/kg> 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)634 mg/l/4h
Pyrethrum extract730 mg/kg––
12Ecological information

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. The mixture and its main ingredients are not rapidly degradable. Cypermethrin has high bioaccumulation potential (Log Pow 5.3–5.6). No ingredient meets the PBT or vPvB criteria. Ozone: not classified.

Key figures: cypermethrin LC50 fish 2.8 µg/l; pyrethrum extract LC50 rainbow trout 0.0052 mg/l.

13Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with national and local regulations. Do not pour into drains or watercourses. Do not re-use empty containers.

14Transport
UN number
UN 3082 (ADR / IMDG / IATA / ADN / RID)
Special provision
375 (ADR, ADN, RID, IMDG); A197 (IATA)

Packages with a net quantity of 5 l or less per single or inner packaging are not subject to other transport provisions, provided the packaging meets the general provisions.

15–16Regulatory & other information

Regulatory information, the full text of H- and EUH-statements and revision notes are in Sections 15 and 16 of the full SDS. Open the PDF.

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VITAL GUARD INSECT KILLER SPRAY · Safety Data Sheet, issued 30/01/2026, revised 16/03/2026, version 3.0, supersedes 20/02/2026.

Prepared according to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 as retained and amended in UK law. This page summarises the supplier’s SDS for convenience; the downloadable PDF is the authoritative document. Always read the product label and use biocides safely.