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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY OR UNDERTAKING
Identification of the substance or preparation
Tradename FORCE ST
Design Code A13219F
AGI Code 102367
Sales Codes 16489/16811

Company 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

tefluthrin
CAS-No.: 79538-32-2
Concentration (%w/w): 19%
Hazard symbols: T+, N
Risk Phrases (R): 24, 26/28, 50/53

Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom.
CAS-No.: 64742-95-6
Concentration (%w/w): 1–15%
Hazard symbols: Xn, N
Risk Phrases (R): 10, 37, 51/53, 65, 66, 67

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

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. May cause temporary itching, tingling, burning or numbness of exposed skin, called paresthesia. 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: Skin contact paresthesia effects (itching, tingling, burning or numbness) are transient, lasting up to 24 hours. Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media – small fires: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Suitable extinguishing media – large fires: 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. Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with water.

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.

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

tefluthrin
Exposure limit(s): 0.04 mg/m3
Value type: 8 h TWA
Source: SYNGENTA

solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom.
Exposure limit(s): 100 mg/m3
Value type: 8 h TWA
Source: SUPPLIER

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: A gas and vapour 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: Eye protection is not usually required. Follow any site specific eye protection policies. Eye/face protection should be certified to EN 166.
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: impervious protective suit

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Liquid.
Colour: Opaque white to beige.
Oxidising Properties: Not oxidising.
Explosive Properties: Not explosive.
Density: 1.049 g/cm3.
Solubility: Water.
Surface Tension: 57.2 mN/m, at 25°C

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 Toxicity (Lethal Doses)
LD50 Oral rat: >2000 mg/kg. Based on test results obtained with similar product.
LD50 Dermal rat: >2000 mg/kg. Based on test results obtained with similar product.
LC50 Inhalation rat: >2.85 mg/l 4 hours.

Acute Toxicity (Irritation , Sensitisation , etc.)
Eye Irritation: Rabbit: Slight/mild irritant.
Skin Irritation: Rabbit: Slight/mild irritant. May cause temporary itching, tingling, burning or numbness of exposed skin, called paresthesia.
Skin Sensitisation: Guinea Pig: Causes sensitisation.

Chronic Toxicological Effects/Long-Term Exposure
Did not show carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic effects in animal experiments.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Tefluthrin bioaccumulates and is stable in water. Tefluthrin is of low persistence in soil, immobile in soil and will not leach.

Ecotoxicity
Toxicity to Fish: LC50 96 hours rainbow trout: 17 µg/l
Toxicity to Daphnia: EC50 48 hours Daphnia magna: (derived from components) 0.4 µg/l
Toxicity to Algae: EC50 Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): (derived from components) >10 mg/l

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
Road transport ADR/RID
UN No.: UN3082
Class/Danger Label: 9
UN Pack. Group: III
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (TEFLUTHRIN)

Maritime transport IMDG
UN No.: UN3082
Class/Danger Label: 9
UN Pack. Group: III
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (TEFLUTHRIN)
Marine pollutant: Yes

Air transport ICAO/IATA
UN No.: UN3082
Class/Danger Label: 9
UN Pack. Group: III
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (TEFLUTHRIN)

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

Risk phrases (R)
20 Harmful by inhalation.
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.
35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

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

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: tefluthrin.
Note: The preparation is classified as dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.
Product approval number: MAPP 11752.
Based upon SDS version 2, release date 28/01/2005.
Changes made throughout this document as indicated:
Revisions to section 1: Fax number, Post code and Sales Codes updates.

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R10 Flammable.
R24 Toxic in contact with skin.
R26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

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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