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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY OR UNDERTAKING
Identification of the substance or preparation

Tradename: CULTAR
Design Code: A8164B
AGI Code: 1002273

Company /undertaking identification
Company Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd
CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE
Phone (01223) 883400
Fax (01223) 882195
Website www.syngenta-crop.co.uk
Emergency Phone +44 (0)1484 538444 (24h)

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous components

paclobutrazol
CAS-NO.: 76738-62-0
EC-NO. –
CONCENTRATION (% W/W) 22.9
HAZARD SYMBOLS Xn, N
RISK PHRASES (R) 20/22, 36, 51/53

1,2-propanediol (propylene glycol)
CAS-NO.: 57-55-6
EC-NO. 200-338-0
CONCENTRATION (% W/W) 1–5
HAZARD SYMBOLS -
RISK PHRASES (R) -

naphthalenesulphonic acid, sodium salt, polymer with formaldehyde
CAS-NO.: 9008-63-3
EC-NO. -
CONCENTRATION (% W/W) 1–5
HAZARD SYMBOLS Xi
RISK PHRASES (R) 36/38

For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to the eyes. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice: Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling the Syngenta emergency number, a Poison Control Centre or physician, or going for treatment.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Keep patient warm and at rest. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately.
Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Medical advice: There is no specific antidote available. Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media:
Extinguishing media – small fires: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media – large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Specific hazards during fire fighting: As the product contains combustible organic components, fire will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion (see section 10). Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: Wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus.
Further information: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up: Contain spillage and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local/national regulations (see section 13).
Additional advice: If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Advice on safe handling: No special technical protective measures required. No special handling advice required. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. For personal protection see section 8.

STORAGE
Requirements for storage areas and containers: No special storage conditions required. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Other data: Physically and chemically stable for at least 2 years when stored in the original unopened sales container at ambient temperatures.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters

Components:
Exposure limit(s):
Value type:
Source:

paclobutrazol 5 mg/m3 8 h TWA SYNGENTA
propane-1,2-diol 10 mg/m3 (Particulates) 8 h TWA UK HSE
propane-1,2-diol 150 ppm 470 mg/m3 Total (vapour & particulates) UK HSE

ENGINEERING MEASURES
Containment and/or segregation is the most reliable technical protection measure if exposure cannot be eliminated. The extent of these protection measures depends on the actual risks in use. If airborne mists or vapours are generated, use local exhaust ventilation controls. Assess exposure and use any additional measures to keep airborne levels below any relevant exposure limit. Where necessary, seek additional occupational hygiene advice.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When using this product refer to the label for details. In all other cases, use the following Personal Protective Equipment:
Protective measures: The use of technical measures should always have priority over the use of personal protective equipment. When selecting personal protective equipment, seek appropriate professional advice. Personal protective equipment should be certified to appropriate standards.
Respiratory protection: No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. A particulate filter respirator may be necessary until effective technical measures are installed.
Hand protection: Chemical resistant gloves are not usually required. Select gloves based on the physical job requirements.
Eye protection: If eye contact is possible, use tight-fitting chemical safety goggles.
Skin and body protection: No special protective equipment required. Select skin and body protection based on the physical job requirements.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Suspension.
Colour: Off-white to beige.
Flash Point: >105°C at 769 mm Hg.
Autoignition Temperature: 625°C
Oxidising Properties: Not oxidising.
Explosive Properties: Not explosive.
Density: 1.09 g/cm3 at 20°C
Solubility: Miscible in water.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous decomposition products: Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapours.
Hazardous reactions: None known. Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. Stable under normal conditions.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50 rat, >2,000 mg/kg. Derived from components.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: LC50 male and female rat, >250 mg/m3, 4 h. Derived from components.
Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50 rat, >2,000 mg/kg. Derived from components.
Skin Irritation: Rabbit: Not irritant. Derived from components.
Eye Irritation: Rabbit: Irritant. Derived from components.
Sensitisation: Guinea pig: Not sensitising. Derived from components.
Long-Term Toxicity: Did not show carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic effects in animal experiments.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ELIMINATION INFORMATION (PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY)
Bioaccumulation: Paclobutrazol bioaccumulates.
Stability in water: Paclobutrazol is persistent in water.
Stability in soil: Paclobutrazol is persistent in soil. Degradation half life is 250 d.
Mobility: Paclobutrazol has medium mobility in soil.

ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS
Toxicity to Fish: LC50 Rainbow trout, >538 mg/l, 96 h
Toxicity to Algae: EbC50 Lemna gibba (duckweed), 2.09 mg/l, 7 d. Derived from components.
Toxicity to Algae: ErC50 Lemna gibba (duckweed), 7.22 mg/l, 7 d. Derived from components.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product: Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container. Do not dispose of waste into sewer. Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Empty remaining contents. Triple rinse containers. Empty containers should be taken for local recycling or waste disposal. Do not re-use empty containers.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LAND/SEA/AIR (rid/adr/imdg-code/iata)
Class: 9
UN Number: 3082
Packaging Group: III
Labels: 9
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (PACLOBUTRAZOL)
Marine pollutant: Yes

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classifications/Hazard symbols
X i IRRITANT
N DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Risk phrases (R)
36 Irritating to the eyes.
50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety phrases (S)
2 Keep out of the reach of children.
13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Special label: To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.

Based on SDS dated 05/02/2008 version 7. Amended Jan 2010 to include transport hazard information under Section 14.
Product approval number: MAPP 10523.

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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