SAFETY DATA SHEET
THIRAFLO FLOWABLE FUNGICIDE
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Thiraflo Flowable Fungicide
Product Name:
Thiram
Other Names:
None allocated
Product Codes:
Seed treatment to control various fungal diseases of chickpeas and lupins.
Recommended Use:
Chemical Family:
Chemtura Australia Pty Ltd
Supplier:
005 225 507
ABN:
Level 7, 435 King William Street
Street Address:
Adelaide South Australia 5000
61 8 8112 0900
Telephone Number:
61 8 8112 0999
Facsimile Number:
(24-
Emergency Telephone: 1800 033 111 (24-hour service)
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification:
Hazard Classification: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, DANGEROUS GOOD
Classified according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
(NOHSC).
Risk Phrases: Harmful (Xn):
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R 68 Possible risk of irreversible effects
S (2) Keep out of reach of children.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S6
Poisons Schedule:
Class 9. Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (AS/NZS 4681)
Dangerous Goods Class:
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3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Proportion
Proportion
Common Name(s) and Synonym(s)
Chemical Identity CAS Number by Weight
Thiram 137-26-8 600g/L
Tetramethylthiuram disulphide
Note: Australian and US Patents apply.
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MEASURES
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If patient is fully conscious, thoroughly rinse mouth with water. Avoid giving alcohol to drink. Seek
Ingestion:
urgent medical attention.
Remove to fresh air - avoid becoming a casualty. If breathing difficulties occur, give oxygen. Apply
Inhalation:
artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek urgent medical advice.
Hold eye(s) open and flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Eye Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Launder clothing
Skin Contact:
before reuse.
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If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 1126; New
Advice to Doctor:
Zealand 03 4747 000.
If a large quantity has been swallowed and effective vomiting has not yet occurred, the stomach has
to be emptied by intubation, aspiration and lavage. This should be followed by instillation of
activated charcoal and cathartic. If only a small quantity has been ingested and/or treatment has
been delayed, oral administration of activated charcoal probably represents optimal management.
In severe poisoning, intravenous glucose solution infusion protects and supports the mechanisms of
detoxification and excretion.
Eye wash station.
First Aid Facilities:
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Water spray or dry chemical. Fight fire with extinguishing material appropriate to burning
Suitable Extinguishing
material(s). Contain runoff.
Media:
Will decompose however when heated to emit toxic and noxious gases of NO2 and SO2.
Hazards from Combustion
Products:
Products:
In the event of fire in an area where the product is stored, fight fire upwind; if downwind, in a
fighters
Precautions for Fire fighters
confined space or in smoke or fumes, wear self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Advise Fire
and Special Protective
Brigade of nature of hazard. Contain runoff.
Equipment:
2XE
HazChem Code:
This product is water based and therefore is not flammable.
Information:
Additional Information:
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
If there is contamination of crops or waterways, advise emergency services or State Department.
Emergency Procedures:
Keep bystanders away from scene of accident. Using sand or soil, form a dam around the spill to
Methods and Materials for
Containment Clean- prevent entry to sewers or watercourses. Adsorb with sand or soil and sweep up. Douse spill area
Containment and Clean-Up
with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solutions and absorb with soil or sand. Sweep up and hose spill
Procedures:
area with copious quantities of water. Do not allow to contaminate watercourses or drains.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in original container, away from fertilizers, animal and human feedstuffs. Keep cool, dry and
Conditions for Safe Storage:
out of direct sunlight. This material is a Scheduled Poison (S6) and must be stored, maintained and
used in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety
National Exposure
Commission (NOHSC). However, for Thiram, TWA = 1 mg/m3
Standards:
The exposure limit is expressed as a time weighted average (TWA) concentration over an 8 hour
working shift for a 5 day working week, and is the exposure standard recommended by Worksafe
Australia.
Use only in well ventilated areas. Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations
Engineering Controls:
below exposure standards listed above. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Avoid all personal contact. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear cotton overalls buttoned
Personal Protective
to the neck and wrist, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. In the absence of
(PPE):
Equipment (PPE):
adequate ventilation, use a respirator fitted with an agricultural chemical cartridge(s). If product on
skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with
water. After use and before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water. Launder clothing before storing or reusing.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Pale blue liquid suspension
Appearance:
No odour
Odour:
Not available
pH:
Not available
Melting Point:
Not available
Boiling Point:
Miscible
water:
Solubility in water:
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Specific Gravity (Water = 1):
Not available.
Flammability Limits (%):
Not available.
Decomposition Temp:
> 94oC
Flashpoint:
Flashpoint:
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Light stable at ambient temperatures and pressures. Will thicken irreversibly with heat.
Chemical Stability:
Unstable in acidic conditions
Conditions to Avoid:
Strong acids oxidizers, copper
Incompatible
Incompatible Materials:
None recorded
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
None recorded
Hazardous Reactions:
Not relevant
Polymerisation:
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TOXICOLOGICAL
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure:
Ingestion: Moderate to low toxicity by ingestion. Ingestion can result in nausea, vomiting,
Ingestion:
Acute Health Effects:
diarrhea, abdominal pain and convulsions.
Acute oral LD50 (rat) > 560 mg/kg thiram tech
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause slight irritation
contact:
Skin contact: Contact with skin may cause irritation. Thiram is a possible skin sensitizer and may
contact:
cause an allergic skin rash. Acute dermal LD50 (rabbit) - > 1,000 mg/kg thiram tech
Inhalation: Inhalation of the mist will result in irritations of the mucous membranes and respiratory
Inhalation:
lation
tract, coughing and sneezing.
Studies in animals have shown that thiram may cause CNS, liver, kidney, fetotoxic and testicular
Chronic Health Effects:
damage, following repeated or prolonged overexposure. The material may be weakly mutagenic but
no evidence of carcinogenic effects has been observed in several animal test species.
Acute oral LD50 (rat) - 560 mg/kg (thiram technical)
Acute dermal LD50 (rat) - > 1000 mg/kg (thiram technical)
Acute inhalation LC50 (rat) - > 0.3-1.0 mg/L/4H (thiram technical)
Thiram is toxic and short-term exposure by all routes is considered harmful. Intolerance to alcohol
Other information:
has been observed in some workers, as thiram is very similar to `Antabuse' (disulfiram) in its action,
causing an accumulation of acetaldehyde. Symptoms include flushing, sweating, nausea,
vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, headaches, rapid pulse, breathing difficulties and a lowering of
blood pressure. This is a rare occurrence.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not feed or otherwise expose treated seed to wild animals and birds.
Ecotoxicity:
Highly toxic to fish due to presence of thiram. LC50 Salmo (trout) 0.13 mg/L (Thiram technical)
Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways and drains with this product or used containers.
Not toxic to bees. Not toxic to birds. Acute oral LD50 Redwing Blackbird > 100 mg/kg (Thiram
technical)
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
For disposal after intended use: Store in the closed, original container in a well-ventilated area, as
Disposal Method(s):
cool as possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple or (preferably) pressure
rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals
on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection
point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority
landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically
marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty
containers and product should not be burnt.
For disposal after accident or spill: Dispose of sealed containers at an approved local waste
disposal site.
Precautions Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
Precautions for Landfill or
Incineration:
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
3082
UN Number:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIQUID NOS (Contains Thiram) Marine Pollutant
UN Proper Shipping Name:
Class 9. Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.
DG Class & Subsidiary Risk:
III
Packing Group:
Guide 47
EPG/GTEPG:
2XE
HazChem Code:
Classified as miscellaneous dangerous goods for the purpose of transport. Refer to relevant
Other Information:
regulations for storage and transport requirements.
Do not load with dangerous goods class 1, foodstuff or foodstuffs empties
TRANSPORT BY AIR: Refer to IATA regulations for UN No 3082
TRANSPORT BY SEA: Refer to IATA regulations for UN No 3082
Store in original container, away from fertilizers, animal and human feedstuffs. Keep cool, dry and
out of direct sunlight. This material is a Scheduled Poison (S6) and must be stored, maintained and
used in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
S6
Poisons Schedule:
Additional Information: APVMA Product No. 58072
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
April, 2006
Date of Preparation:
Revision Date: May, 2008
1
Revision Number:
Rev 1 ?Update of Chemtura contact details.
Revision Summary:
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This information is given without warranty or representation. Chemtura Australia Pty Ltd does not
Disclaimer:
assume any legal responsibility for same, nor does Chemtura Australia Pty Ltd give permission,
inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a licence. It is offered
solely for consideration, investigation and verification. Before using any product, always read the
label carefully.
Thiraflo is a registered trademark of Chemtura Corporation.
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