SAFETY DATA SHEET
SUPER MOSSTOX
19939 2.00 GB Current 05.07.2002
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
SUPER MOSSTOX
Trade Name
19939
Product (Specification) Code
None known.
Aventis CropScience Product Code
Solution concentrate (water based) Fungicide
Usage
Flowable red / brown liquid .
Appearance
Bayer Environmental Science
Manufacturer/Supplier
Durkan House 214-224 High Street
Address
Waltham Cross Hertfordshire
EN8 7DP
01992 784270
Phone Number
01992 784276
Fax Number
0800 220876 (24 hr UK)
Emergency Phone Number
+44 1603 242424 (24 hr Overseas)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Components in Product for EC
Component Name CAS No Conc. %w/w R Phrases Classification
1. Dichlorophen 97-23-4 28.00 as free acid R22, R36 Xn
2. Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 < 10.00 R35 C
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe burns.
Main Hazards
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
In case of eye contamination, rinse immediately with water for at least 15
Eyes
minutes and obtain URGENT medical advice.
Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and
Skin
water. Seek URGENT medical advice.
Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest
Ingestion
and seek URGENT medical aid.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical aid if at all
Inhalation
worried.
Brief Summary of Symptoms and Signs:
Advice to Physicians
Local Contamination: Causes severe burns to the skin and eyes which may
result in permanent eye damage.
Systemic Poisoning: If swallowed causes severe burns to gastrointestinal
tract.
Treatment:
Local Contamination: Symptomatic after decontamination. Skin and eye
irritation require irrigation with water and referral for specialist advice.
Systemic Poisoning: Initial treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
In cases of ingestion seek urgent gastrointesterological advice.
Further advice is available from;
Bayer Environmental Science via the emergency telephone number
above or from the nearest Poisons Unit.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES (continued)
Product is not combustible. If product is involved in a fire, use waterspray,
Extinguishing Media
foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or sand.
None.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
May give off toxic fumes if heated to decomposition.
Special Exposure Hazards
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe fumes.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting
If possible and without risk, remove intact containers from exposure to fire.
Fire Fighting Guidance
Otherwise, spray unopened containers with water to keep cool. Whenever
possible , contain fire-fighting water by bunding area with sand or earth.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. If ordinary
Personal Precautions
clothing becomes contaminated remove it immediately. When dealing with
the spillage do not eat, drink or smoke and wear personal protective clothing
as detailed in Section 8.
Keep people and animals away. Prevent entry into drains, sewers and
Environmental Precautions
watercourses. In the UK if spillage enters drains leading to sewage works
inform local water company plc immediately. If spillage enters rivers or
watercourses, inform the Environment Agency (emergency telephone
number 0800 807060). Overseas, inform the appropriate authority
immediately.
Contain/absorb spillage in sand/earth or in a suitable inert material. Transfer
Spillages
collected material to heavy duty plastic drums and keep safe for disposal.
Check also for any local site procedures in force.
Note
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
No specific precautions required when handling unopened containers;
Handling
follow any relevant manual handling guidance. Refer to Section 8 if
exposure to product is possible. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Store in original packs/containers in a dry secure area designated for
Storage
pesticides with access for authorised staff only. Store away from seeds,
fertilizers and animal feedstuffs.
Protect from frost.
Technical Storage Measures
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
1. Product None assigned.
Refer to any applicable COSHH assessments. Engineering controls should
Engineering Control Measures
be used where practicable in preference to personal protection.
None required when handling the product.
Respiratory Protection
Wear chemical resistant PVC or nitrile gloves.
Hand Protection
Wear safety goggles with unperforated side shield or goggles (conforming
Eye Protection
to BS EN 166 or BS 2092 for older goggles).
Wear PVC or chemical resistant disposable overalls and PVC boots.
Other
If feasible, decontaminate protective clothing before removal. Where
Other Information
decontamination is not feasible (before or after removal) dispose of as
contaminated waste.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (continued)
Liquid.
Physical State
Red Brown.
Colour
Phenolic.
Odour
ca. 13
pH
Not determined.
Boiling Range/Point (deg C)
Not determined.
Melting Point/Freezing Point (deg C)
Non-combustible.
Flash Point (deg C)
None.
Explosion Limits (%)
Miscible.
Solubility in Water
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
1.22 at 20 癈.
Density (g/ml)
Not combustible
Flammability
Not applicable
Auto-flammability (deg C)
None.
Explosive Properties
None.
Oxidising Properties
As for water
Vapour Density (Air = 1)
Not applicable
Dust Explosion Data
A non-combustible liquid.
Summary/Other Data
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable at ambient conditions.
Stability
None.
Conditions to Avoid
None under normal conditions of use.
Materials to Avoid
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Low toxicity.
Inhalation
Liquid will cause severe burns.
Skin and Eye Contact
Harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion
No data.
Carcinogenicity
No data.
Genotoxicity
No data.
Reproductive Toxicity
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data.
Mobility
Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Persistence/Degradability
The product is partially or slowly biodegradable.
No data.
Bio-accumulation
Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Aquatic Toxicity
Toxic to fish.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued)
No data.
Other Toxicity
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of product would usually be by incineration in an appropriately
Product Disposal
licensed commercial incinerator. Small quantities may be accepted in
licensed landfill sites. Advice may be obtained from the local waste
regulation authority (part of the Environment Agency in the UK). In the UK
disposal arrangements should be in accordance with the Duty of Care
Regulations and, where applicable, with the Special Waste Regulations.
Lightly contaminated packaging may be acceptable for landfill, otherwise
Container Disposal
incineration will be required. See above for advice.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
1760
UN Number
Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. (contains sodium hydroxide)
UN Proper Shipping Name
8
UN Class
III
UN Packaging Group
1760, Corrosive liquid, n.o.s (contains sodium hydroxide) 8, 66*(c), ADR
ADR/RID - Description
1760, Corrosive liquid, n.o.s (contains sodium hydroxide).
CDG(CPL) - Description
Class: 8.
Hazard Identification Number: 80.
Packing Group: III.
As for UN.
IMDG - Proper Shipping Name
8 - 06
IMDG - Ems Number
760
IMDG - MFAG Table Number
As for UN.
ICAO - Proper Shipping Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Irritant
Risk symbol
Xi - Irritant
Hazard Classification
Super Mosstox (contains dichlorophen 340 g/l and sodium hydroxide )
Designated Name
36/38-Irritating to eyes and skin.
R phrases
26-In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
S phrases
seek medical advice. 36/37-Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
45-In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE
Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND FACE PROTECTION (FACESHIELD) when
Precautions
opening containers and diluting or mixing the concentrate.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND RUBBER BOOTS when using hand-held
spraying equipment.
WASH SPLASHES from skin or eyes immediately.
WHEN USING DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE.
KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WASH HANDS before meals and after work.
DANGEROUS TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate
surface waters or ditches with chemical or used container.
KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSONS AND ANIMALS OUT OF TREATED AREAS
for 48 hours or until dry.
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed in a safe place.
WASH OUT CONTAINER THOROUGHLY and dispose of safely.
The labelling information above is that which has been approved under 'The
Note
Control of Pesticide Regulations 1986' and may differ from that indicated by
any toxicological and/or other testing otherwise indicated in this 'Safety
Data Sheet' If you require any further clarification please contact
Bayer Environmental Science via the phone number quoted elsewhere in this
'Safety Data Sheet'.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
8 December 2000
MSDS first issued
5 July 2002
MSDS data revised
Main Hazards
Revisions Highlighted
First Aid - Eyes
First Aid - Skin
First Aid - Ingestion
Advice to Physicians
Colour
Odour
pH
Density (kg/m3)
Appearance
Skin and Eye Contact
Ingestion
Persistence/Degradability
UN Number
UN Proper Shipping Name
UN Class
ADR/RID - Description
IMDG - Proper Shipping Name
IMDG - EmS Number
IMDG - MFAG Table Number
CDG(CPL) - Description
Note
Designated Name
This Safety Data Sheet was prepared in compliance with Commission
Footnote
Directive 93/112/EC, 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC as well as their relevant
amendments, on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative
provisions relative to the classification, packaging and labelling of
dangerous substances and preparations.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and transport of the substance
or product to which it relates. It is not intended to apply to the use of the substance or product for which purposes the
substance or product label and any appropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant
licences, 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. 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
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16. OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
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