FolioGold, Safety Data, Fungicides, Syngenta Crop Protection

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

Tradename FOLIO GOLD
Design Code A9652B
AGI Code 28144/291354

Company /undertaking identification
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 COMPNENTS

metalaxyl-M
CAS-No.: 70630-17-0
EC-No.: –
Concentration (% w/w): 3.0
Hazard symbols: Xn
Risk Phrases (R): 22, 41

chlorothalonil
CAS-No.: 1897-45-6
EC-No.: 217-588-1
Concentration (% w/w): 39.7
Hazard symbols: T+, N
Risk Phrases (R): 26, 37, 40, 41, 43, 50/53

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 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: In the event of fire, wear 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 and collect spillage 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 feed.

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

metalaxyl-M
Exposure limit(s): 10 mg/m3
Value type: 8 h TWA
Source: SYNGENTA

chlorothalonil
Exposure limit(s): 0.1 mg/m3
Value type: 8 h TWA
Source: SYNGENTA

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
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: A particulate filter respirator may be necessary until effective technical measures are installed. Protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Use a self-contained breathing apparatus in cases of emergency spills, when exposure levels are unknown, or under any circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
Hand protection: Chemical resistant gloves should be used. Gloves should be certified to an appropriate standard. Gloves should have a minimum breakthrough time that is appropriate to the duration of exposure. The breakthrough time of gloves varies according to the thickness, material and manufacturer. Gloves should be changed when breakthrough is suspected. Suitable material: nitrile rubber.
Eye protection: If eye contact is possible, use tight-fitting chemical safety goggles.
Skin and body protection: Assess the exposure and select chemical resistant clothing based on the potential for contact and the permeation/penetration characteristics of the clothing material. Wash with soap and water after removing protective clothing. Decontaminate clothing before re-use, or use disposable equipment (suits, aprons, sleeves, boots, etc.). Wear as appropriate: dust impervious protective suit.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour: Beige to grey
Form: Liquid
Flash-Point: >= 90°C
Explosive Properties Not explosive
Density: 1.24–1.28 g/cm3 (20°C)
pH Value: 5–9 (1%)
Surface Tension: 40.0 mN/m (20°C)
Miscibility with water: Miscible
Dynamic Viscosity: 83.1–199 mPa.s (20°C)
Dynamic Viscosity: 66.3–165 mPa.s (40°C)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous decomposition: 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 (male rat) LD50: >3000 mg/kg
Acute Oral Toxicity (female rat) LD50: >2000 – <3000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation toxicity LC50 rat: ca. 0.23 mg/l, 4 h
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50: >4000 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Skin Irritation: Irritant (rabbit)
Acute Eye Irritation: Irritant (rabbit)
Skin Sensitisation: Sensitising (guinea pig)

Long-term toxicity
Did not show mutagenic effects in animal experiments. Chlorothalonil causes kidney tumours in rats and mice via a non-genotoxic mode of action secondary to target organ toxicity. Did not show reproductive toxicity effects in animal experiments. Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments. This is not considered to be a risk to man when handled and used as directed on the label. This information refers to chlorothalonil.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ELIMINATION INFORMATION (PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY)
Bioaccumulation: Metalaxyl-M has low potential for bioaccumulation. Chlorothalonil has low potential for bioaccumulation.
Stability in water: Metalaxyl-M is moderately persistent in water. Chlorothalonil has low persistence in water.
Stability in soil: Metalaxyl-M is moderately persistent in soil. Chlorothalonil has low persistence in soil.
Mobility: Metalaxyl-M has a range from low to very high mobility in soil depending on soil type. Chlorothalonil has low to slight mobility in soil.

ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS
Acute Toxicity to Fish LC50: 0.09 mg/l (Salmo trutta (trout); 96 h)
Growth Inhibition, Algae ErC50: 57 mg/l (Scenedesmus subspicatus (green algae); 72 h)
Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates EC50: 0.58 mg/l (Daphnia magna (water flea); 48 h)

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
RAIL/ROAD/SEA/AIR (RID/ADR/IMDG/IATA)

Class: 9
UN No.: 3082
Packaging Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (CHLOROTHALONIL)
Marine pollutant: Yes

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols/Classifications
N DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Xn HARMFUL

Risk phrases (R)
20 Harmful by inhalation.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
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.
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
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
Product approval number: MAPP 14368.
Based upon SDS release date 06/09/2005 Version 3 with local amendment.
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge as is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.

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