Nemathorin, Safety Data, Insecticides, Syngenta Crop Protection

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY OR UNDERTAKING
Identification of the substance or preparation
Tradename NEMATHORIN 10G
Design Code A12842A
AGI Code 29335

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

fosthiazate
CAS-No.: 98886-44-3
CONCENTRATION (%W/W): 10
HAZARD SYMBOLS: T, N
RISK PHRASES (R): 21, 23/25, 39, 41, 43, 50/53

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. This product contains an anticholinesterase compound. Do not use if under medical advice not to work with such compounds. May form flammable dust-air mixture.

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. Keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately.
Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off immediately with soap and 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.
Symptoms: The symptoms are of cholinesterase inhibition.
Medical advice: Call Syngenta at the emergency number shown in this document, a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Consider taking venous blood for determination of blood cholinesterase activity (use heparin tube). Administer atropine sulphate, either by intramuscular or intravenously, dependant on severity of poisoning. Specific antidotes are oximes (e.g. Pralidoxime) or Toxogonin.

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. Avoid dust formation.
Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Do not create a powder cloud by using a brush or compressed air. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
Additional advice: If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Advice on safe handling: This material is capable of forming flammable dust clouds in
air, which, if ignited, can produce a dust cloud explosion. Flames, hot surfaces, mechanical sparks and electrostatic discharges can serve as ignition sources for this material. Electrical equipment should be compatible with the flammability characteristics of this material. The flammability characteristics will be made worse if the material contains traces of flammable solvents or is handled in the presence of flammable solvents. 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: 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.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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 dust is 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 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.
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
Form: Granules.
Colour: Light yellowish to light brownish.
Odour: Characteristic.
pH: 5.3 at 1% w/v
Dust Explosion Class: Forms flammable dust clouds.
Oxidising Properties: Not oxidising.
Explosive Properties: Not explosive.
Density: 1.13 g/ml at 20°C
Bulk Density: 0.435 kg/dm3
Solubility in other solvents: Dispersible in water.

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

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 rat: 230 to 440 mg/kg
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 rat: >2000 mg/kg

LONG-TERM TOXICITY: A study in animals has shown that breast milk can contain fosthiazate. No adverse effects in humans are expected at levels below the occupational exposure limit and when the product is handled and used according to the label.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ELIMINATION INFORMATION (PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY)
Biodegradability: No information available.

ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS
Toxicity to Fish: LC50 96 hours Salmo gairdneri (Rainbow trout): 114 mg/l
Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates: EC50 48 hours Daphnia magna (water flea): 1.6–3.2 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
RAIL/ROAD/SEA/AIR (RID/ADR/IMDG/IATA)
Class: 9
UN no.: 3077
Packaging Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S., (FOSTHIAZATE)
Marine pollutant: Yes

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

Risk phrases (R)
22 Harmful if swallowed.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
51/53 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 Avoid contact with skin
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 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. Users should ensure that they comply with any relevant local, state or national legislation.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
Based upon SDS release date 08/05/2006, version 4. DPD compliant.
This edition has significant revisions to sections all sections except sections 1 and 2.
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.
Product approval number: MAPP 11003.

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R21 Harmful in contact with skin.
R23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R50/53 Very 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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