Safety information for Vital Guard Insect Killer Spray 500ml. Read the key points below or download the complete data sheet.
If someone is seriously unwell, call 999. Have the product container or label to hand.
Contains pyrethrum extract (EUH208): may produce an allergic reaction.
Rinse with water as a precaution. Remove contact lenses if easy to do, and keep rinsing.
Wash with plenty of water and take off contaminated clothing. If irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice.
Move to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, call a doctor.
Get medical help immediately. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a few small glasses of water or milk.
Use dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam or CO₂. Do not use a water jet. Heating may cause fire or explosion.
Ventilate. Soak up with sand, earth or vermiculite. Keep out of drains and watercourses. Dispose of safely.
Keep in original container, tightly closed and upright, in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat. Store locked up.
Never pour into drains, ponds or watercourses. Very toxic to aquatic life.
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.
| Name | Identifier | % | Classification (GB CLP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol; diethylene glycol monobutyl ether | CAS 112-34-5 EC 203-961-6 | < 1 | Eye Irrit. 2 (H319) |
| Cypermethrin cis-trans +/- 40-60 | CAS 52315-07-8 EC 257-842-9 | < 1 | Acute 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 distillates | CAS 89997-63-7 EC 289-699-3 | < 1 | Acute 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 glycol | CAS 57-55-6 EC 200-338-0 | < 1 | Not classified |
| 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine (pyriproxyfen) | CAS 95737-68-1 EC 429-800-1 | < 1 | Aquatic Acute 1 (H400); Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) |
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No ingredient meets the PBT or vPvB criteria of UK REACH, and none is considered an endocrine disruptor.
Treat symptomatically.
| Substance | WEL TWA | WEL STEL |
|---|---|---|
| Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (112-34-5) | 67.5 mg/m³ · 10 ppm | 101.2 mg/m³ · 15 ppm |
| Propane-1,2-diol (57-55-6) | 10 mg/m³ particulates; 474 mg/m³ total vapour & particulates; 150 ppm | 30 mg/m³ · 450 ppm |
Source: HSE EH40/2005 (Fourth edition, 2020). STEL calculated from the TWA.
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.
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).
| Ingredient | LD50 oral rat | LD50 dermal | LC50 inhalation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypermethrin | 500 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 ether | 5660 mg/kg | 2764 mg/kg (rabbit) | – |
| Propylene glycol | > 2000 mg/kg | > 2000 mg/kg (rabbit) | 634 mg/l/4h |
| Pyrethrum extract | 730 mg/kg | – | – |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Download the complete, official safety data sheet issued by PelGar International Limited.
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.