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Safety Data Sheet 876317/02
Date of issue: February 17, 2000 Page 01 of 04
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
Confidor SL 100 04957555
Bayer AG, PF-P+T Umweltschutz und Sicherheit
D-41538 Dormagen, Telephone: (02133) 515012
In case of emergency: (0214) 303030 (Werkfeuerwehr Bayer Leverkusen)
2. Composition/information on ingredients
preparation contains
imidacloprid
100 g/l CAS No.: 138261-41-3 hazard symbols: Xn, N
Index No.: -- R-phrases: 22-50
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
weight %: approx. 87
CAS No.: 872-50-4 hazard symbol: Xi
Index No.: 606-021-00-7 R-phrases: 36/38
3. Hazards identification
Irritating to eyes and skin.
4. First-aid measures
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Remove patients from the danger zone. If there is a risk of unconscious-
ness, position and transport in stable lateral position. Remove soiled or
soaked clothing immediately.
UPON INHALATION:
Bring accident victims out into the fresh air. Call doctor immediately.
FOLLOWING SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin immediatly with copious amounts of water and soap. Then seek
medical advice.
FOLLOWING EYE CONTACT:
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Consult an eye specialist.
UPON SWALLOWING:
Call emergency doctor immediately.
INFORMATION FOR THE PHYSICIAN:
See Chapter 11 for information on toxicology.
The active ingredient listed in Chapter 2 belongs to the following chemical
group: nitroimidazolidinylidenamine.
Therapeutic measures: Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media: sprayed water jet, foam, extinguishing powder, CO2 ,
sand
Fight fire in early stages if safe to do so.
Wear respiratory protection.
Well ventilated areas: full face mask with combination filter, e.g. ABEK-P2
(offers no protection from carbon monoxide!)
Enclosed premises: respirator with independent air supply.
Contain firefighting water.
(to be continued)
in accordance with the EU Directives (gb)
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5. Fire-fighting measures (Continuation)
In the event of fire, the formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide,
carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides must be anticipated.
6. Accidental release measures
Use the personal protective equipment listed in Chapter 8. Prevent entry
into drains, waters or soil. Take up spilled product with absorbent
material (e.g. sawdust, peat, chemical binder). Fill materials taken up
into closable container. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by
this material, use damp cloth. Also place used cleaning materials into
closable receptacles.
*7. Handling and storage
INFORMATION ON SAFE HANDLING:
Suitable container materials: COEX containers with inner barrier layer made
of E/VAL or PA, tinplate E 2,0/E 2,0.
When using open containers, use local exhaust ventilation to prevent
vapours from spreading. Make provision for product and fire-fighting water
to be retained.
INFORMATION ON STORAGE:
See Chapter 15 for storage regulations.
Observe the rules contained in the VCI concept for separate/common storage.
To maintain quality, store in a dry place and protect from temperatures
below -5 and above 40 C? Store so that unauthorised persons do not have
access. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
8. Exposure controls/Personal protection
For technical protective measures to limit exposure see also Chapter 7
"Handling and storage".
Workplace-related thresholds are listed in Chapter 15 "Regulations".
If product is handled while not enclosed, and if skin contact may occur:
Respiratory protection: full mask with filter ABEK-P2
Respiratory protection instructions ZH1/701 issued by the German
Confederation of Commercial Employers' Accident Liability Insurance
Associations must be observed.
Hand protection: protective gloves for chemicals
Occupational health:
Keep the place of work clean. Avoid contact with product. Keep working
clothes separate. Change badly soiled or soaked clothing. Wash hands before
breaks and at end of work.
9. Physical and chemical properties tested in accordance with
Form: liquid, clear
Colour: yellow
Odour: aromatic
pH value: 5,5-8,5 at 1 % in water
Density: approx. 1,07 g/cm?at 20 癈
Solubility in water: clearly soluble
Partition coefficient: log P octanol/water =
imidacloprid: 0,57
Flash point: 101 癈 DIN 51758
in accordance with the EU Directives (gb)
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10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
LD50 oral, rat: > 2000 mg/kg (Bayer) *
LD50 dermal, rat: > 5000 mg/kg (Bayer) *
Irritation of the skin/rabbit: moderately irritant (Bayer) *
Irritant to the mucous membranes/rabbit: moderately irritant (Bayer) *
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone:
Risk of cutaneous absorption.
* derived from data for Confidor SL 200 and active ingredient
*12. Ecological information
Fish toxicity:
LC50 : > 100 mg/l (96 h); carp (Cyprinus carpio) (Bayer)
Toxicity for Daphnia:
EC50 : 4,6 mg/l (48 h); Daphnia pulex (Bayer)
Crop protection chemicals must be strictly prevented from reaching water-
courses.
*13. Disposal considerations
In cases where larger amounts of the product have become unusable, it
should be established whether material utilisation is possible (if
necessary, consult the manufacturer/suppliers). Small amounts of the
product and uncleaned empty packaging should be packaged and sealed,
labelled and transferred to a suitable incinerator in accordance with the
local regulations.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code: 070499, 020105
14. Transport information
GGVSee/IMDG Code: -- UN No.: -- MFAG: -- EmS: --
PG: -- MPO: --
GGVE/GGVS: Class -- No. -- RID/ADR: Class -- No. --
ADNR: Class -- No. -- Cat -- ICAO/IATA-DGR: not restr.
Declaration for land shipment: --
Declaration for sea shipment: --
Declaration for shipment by air: --
Other information:
Not dangerous cargo. Irritating to skin and eyes. Keep separated from food-
stuffs. Keep away from cargo susceptible to odour.
in accordance with the EU Directives (gb)
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*15. Regulatory information
Labelling in accordance with directive 88/379/EEC (preparations) and its
amendments and adaptations:
Symbol: Xi, hazard description: irritant
Contains: 100 g/l imidacloprid
R 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
S 23: Do not breathe vapour.
This labelling is not required for products in packages intended for end
users.
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone:
MAK value: 20 ppm (80 mg/m?
Risk of cutaneous absorption.
Peak concentration limit according to Category: 4
Pregnancy group: C
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone:
German Technical Guideline Air (TA-Luft) (3.1.7): Class III
Major incidents regulations of September 20, 1991:
The preparation is a "pesticide/agrochemical or active ingredient thereof"
in accordance with Appendix III, Part 1 No.21.
Not subject to the German Regulation on Flammable Liquids (VbF).
VCI storage class: 10
Note the following Guidelines and Directives of the Employers Liability
Accident Insurance (BG Chemie):
M 004 "Reizende Stoffe - 膖zende Stoffe" (irritant - caustic substances)
M 050 "Umgang mit gesundheitsgef鋒rlichen Stoffen" (regulations on the
handling of substances hazardous to health)
M 053 "Allgemeine Arbeitsschutzma遪ahmen f黵 den Umgang mit Gefahrstoffen"
(general work safety measures for the handling of dangerous materials)
16. Other information
Soluble concentrate
Application: insecticide
Address in case of poisoning, Bayer AG; Feuerwehr
fire or damage: D-41538 Dormagen; Tel. 02133/514233
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose
of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety
requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to the
products' properties.
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