Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
FORT EC240 10X1L BOT GB 1/8
Version 2 / GB Revision Date: 12.04.2006
102000007797 Print Date: 12.04.2006
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name FORT EC240 10X1L BOT GB
Product code (UVP) 05584477
Usage fungicide
Company Bayer CropScience Limited
230 Cambridge Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB4 0WB
Great Britain
Telephone +44(0)1223 226500
Telefax +44(0)1223 426240
Emergency telephone number 0800-220876 (UK 24 hr)
+44(0)1603-242424 (Overseas 24 hr)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Cyproconazol 240 g/l
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. / Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
EINECS-No.
Cyproconazole 94361-06-5 Xn, N R22, R50/53, 22.60
R63
Nonylphenol ethoxylate 68412-54-4 Xn, N R22, R41, 10.00
R51/53
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 Xi R36/38 23.00
212-828-1
Solvent Naphtha (petroleum), 64742-94-5 Xn, N R51/53, R65, > 27.00 - < 31.00
heavy aromatic 265-198-5 R66
Naphthalene 91-20-3 Xn, N R22, R40, > 1.00 - < 7.00
202-049-5 R50/53
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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General advice
Move out of dangerous area. Place and transport victim in stable position (lying sideways).
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. Call a physician or poison control center
immediately.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
Eye contact
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Notes to Physician
Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
water spray
carbon dioxide (CO2)
foam
sand
Specific hazards during fire fighting
In the event of fire the following can be released:
hydrogen chloride (HCl)
hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
carbon monoxide (CO)
nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Use breathing apparatus.
Further information
Contain the spread of the fire-fighting media.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons must be kept away.
Environmental Precautions
Do not discharge into the drains/surface water/groundwater.
If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local water company immediately.
If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the Environment Agency (emergency telephone
number 0800 807060).
Methods for Cleaning Up
Take up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth or a proprietary absorbent
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material).
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observing environmental regulations.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Additional Advice
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Store in original container.
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Advice on common storage
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Storage stability
Storage temperature > -10 - < 40 癈
Suitable materials
Coextruded containers with an internal barrier layer made of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer
(EVOH)
Coextruded containers with an internal barrier layer made of polyamide (PA).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Amendment)
Regulations 2004). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal
protective equipment wherever practicable. Refer also to COSHH Essentials.
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Control parameters Update Basis
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 103 mg/m3 / 25 ppm 2005 EH40 WEL
(TWA)
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 309 mg/m3 / 75 ppm 2005 EH40 WEL
(STEL)
Additional Advice
Observe: Exposure Limits In Air, Group 3: 100 mg/m? 20 ppm. (aromatic-rich hydrocarbon
mixes with > 25% aromatics TRGS 901, No. 72)
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory Protection Wear respirator conforming to EN149FFP1.
Respiratory protection should only be used to control residual risk of
short duration activities, when all reasonably practicable steps have
been taken to reduce exposure at source e.g. containment and/or
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local extract ventilation. Always follow respirator manufacturer's
instructions regarding wearing and maintenance.
Hand Protection Wear CE Marked (or equivalent) nitrile rubber gloves (minimum
thickness 0,40 mm). Wash when contaminated. Dispose of when
contaminated inside, when perforated or when contamination
outside cannot be removed. Wash hands always before eating,
drinking, smoking or using the toilet.
Eye protection Wear goggles conforming to EN166 (Field of Use 5 or equivalent).
Skin and body protection Wear standard coverall and Type 6 suit.
Wear two layers of clothing wherever possible. Polyester/cotton or
cotton overalls should be worn under chemical protection suit and
should be professionally laundered frequently.
If chemical protection suit is splashed, sprayed or significantly
contaminated, decontaminate as far as possible, then carefully
remove and dispose of as advised by manufacturer.
Hygiene measures
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Keep working clothes separately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Remove soiled and/or soaked clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
Garments that cannot be cleaned must be destroyed (burnt).
Protective measures
If product is handled while not enclosed, and if contact may occur:
complete suit protecting against chemicals
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form liquid, clear to slightly turbid
Colour brown
Odour aromatic
Safety data
pH 6 - 8 at 10 g/l
Flash Point > 98 癈
Density ca. 1.06 g/cm?at 20 癈
Water Solubility emulsifiable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid None.
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Hazardous Reactions No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to
prescribed instructions.
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 (rat) > 2,000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity LC50 (rat) > 4.512 mg/l
(as aerosol)
Highest attainable concentration.
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 (rat) > 4,000 mg/kg
Skin Irritation Irritating to skin. (rabbit)
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Eye Irritation Irritating to eyes. (rabbit)
Sensitization Non-sensitizing. (guinea pig)
OECD Test Guideline 406, Magnusson & Kligman test
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to Fish LC50 (Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)) 17.2 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 38.4 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae EC50 (Desmodesmus subspicatus) 0.366 mg/l
Growth rate Exposure time: 72 h
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
In accordance with current regulations may be taken to waste disposal site or incineration plant,
after consultation with site operator and/or with the responsible authority.
Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of the Environment
Agency in the UK).
Contaminated packaging
Small containers (< 10 l or < 10 kg) should be rinsed thoroughly using an integrated pressure
rinsing device, or, by manually rinsing three times.
Add washings to sprayer at time of filling.
Dispose of empty and cleaned packaging safely.
Large containers (> 25 l or > 25 kg) should not be rinsed or re-used for any other purpose.
Return large containers to supplier.
Follow advice on product label and/or leaflet.
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Waste key for the unused product
020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID/ADNR
3082
UN-No
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Hazard no. 90
Description of the goods UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CYPROCONAZOLE, SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)
HEAVY AROMATIC SOLUTION)
IMDG
3082
UN-No
Class 9
Packaging group III
EmS F-A , S-F
Marine pollutant Marine pollutant
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(CYPROCONAZOLE, SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)
HEAVY AROMATIC SOLUTION )
IATA
3082
UN-No
Class 9
Packaging group III
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(CYPROCONAZOLE, SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)
HEAVY AROMATIC SOLUTION )
UK 'Carriage' Regulations
3082
UN-No
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Hazard no. 90
Emergency action code 3Z
Description of the goods UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CYPROCONAZOLE, SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)
HEAVY AROMATIC SOLUTION)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3 and any subsequent amendments.
Classification:
Labelling according to EEC Directive
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Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
?Cyproconazole
?N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
?Solvent Naphtha (petroleum), heavy aromatic
?Naphthalene
Symbol(s)
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s)
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
S-phrase(s)
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S57 Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and
show this container or label.
Exceptional labelling
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Further information
WHO-classification: III (Slightly hazardous)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and
transport of the product.
It is not intended to apply to the use of the product for which purposes the product label and any
appropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licenses,
consents or approvals complied with.
The requirements or recommendations of any relevant site or working procedure, system or policy in
force or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or product should take precedence
over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet where there is a difference in the
information given.
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The information provided in this safety data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will be
updated as and when appropriate.
No liability will be accepted for any injury, loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account
of information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
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