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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY OR UNDERTAKING
Identification of the substance or preparation
Tradename: TOPAS
Design Code: A6209G
AGI Code: 98144

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
CAS-No.: 66246-88-6
CHEMICAL NAME: penconazole
EC-NO.: 266-275-6
CONCENTRATION (%W/W): 10.6
HAZARD SYMBOLS: N
RISK PHRASES (R): 51/53

CAS-No.: 108-94-1
CHEMICAL NAME: cyclohexanone
EC-NO.: 203-631-1
CONCENTRATION (%W/W): 5–10
HAZARD SYMBOLS: Xn
RISK PHRASES (R): 10, 20

CAS-No.: 26264-06-2, 84989-14-0
90194-26-6
CHEMICAL NAME: benzenesulphonic acid,
dodecyl-, calcium salt
EC-NO.: 247-557-8, 284-903-7,
290-635-1
CONCENTRATION (%W/W):
HAZARD SYMBOLS: 0-5
RISK PHRASES (R): 38,41

CAS-No.: 78-83-1
CHEMICAL NAME: 2-methylpropan-1-ol
(1-propanol,2-methyl-)
EC-NO.: 201-148-0
CONCENTRATION (%W/W): 0-5
HAZARD SYMBOLS: Xi
RISK PHRASES (R): 10, 37/38, 41, 67

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

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes.

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
Extinguishing media – small fires: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media – large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam.
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. Flash back possible over considerable distance.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: In the event of fire, 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. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. Remove all sources of ignition. Pay attention to flashback.
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 information
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use only in an area containing flame proof equipment. For personal protection see section 8.

Storage information
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 feed. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from combustible material. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. No smoking.
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: cyclohexanone
Exposure limit(s): 10 ppm, 20 ppm
Value type: 8 h TWA, 15 min STEL
Source: UK HSE

Components: 2-methylpropan-1-ol
Exposure limit(s): 50 ppm 154 mg/m3, 75 ppm 231 mg/m3
Value type: 8 h TWA, 15 min STEL
Source: UK HSE

Components: penconazole
Exposure limit(s): 7 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
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 are not usually required. Select gloves based on the physical job requirements.
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: No special protective equipment required. Select skin and body protection based on the physical job requirements.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Liquid.
Colour: Light yellow to brownish.
pH Value: 4–8 at 1% w/v
Boiling Point/Range >143°C
Flash-Point: 60 °C (1013 hPa)
Auto-ignition temperature: 210°C
Oxidising Properties: Not oxidising.
Explosive Properties Not explosive.
Density: 0.97–1.01 g/cm3 (20°C)
Miscibility with Water: Miscible.
Dynamic Viscosity: 4.37 mPa.s at 40°C
Dynamic Viscosity: 7.53 mPa.s at 20°C
Surface Tension: 30.3 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 Oral Toxicity LD50: 2574 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50: >4000 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Inhalation Toxicity LC50: >5294 mg/m3 (rat; 4 h)
Skin Irritation: Non irritant (rabbit).
Eye Irritation: Irritant (rabbit).
Skin Sensitisation: Not sensitising (guinea pig).
Long Term Toxicity (penconazole): Did not show carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic effects in animal experiments.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to Fish LC50: 6.8 mg/l (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout); 96 h)
Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates EC50: 36 mg/l (Daphnia magna (water flea); 48 h)
Toxicity to Algae EC50: 3.9 mg/l (Scenedesmus subspicatus (green algae); 72 h)
Toxicity to Algae ErC50: 7.9 mg/l (Scenedesmus subspicatus (green algae); 72 h)

ELIMINATION INFORMATION (PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY)
Penconazole does not bioaccumulate. Penconazole is persistent in water. Penconazole is very persistent in soil. Penconazole has low mobility in soil.

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-code/iata)
Class
3
UN Number
1993
Packaging Group
III
Proper Shipping Name: 'FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.'(CYCLOHEXANONE AND PENCONAZOLE SOLUTION)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classifications/Hazard Symbols

N
DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

Xi
IRRITANT.

Risk Phrases (R)
36
Irritating to eyes.
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.
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
Product approval number, MAPP 09717.
Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
Based upon SDS release dated 29/5/2009 version 10 with local amendments.
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R10 Flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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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