Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
FOLICUR EW 250 1/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 24.03.2004
102000007162 Print Date: 24.03.2004
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name FOLICUR EW 250
Product code (UVP) 04407040, 00999792, 05714095, 05949793, 05714087, 05696682,
05162106, 04996011, 04836626, 04832760, 00975958
Usage fungicide
Company Bayer CropScience Limited
Hauxton
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB2 5HU
Great Britain
Telephone +44(0)1223 870312
Telefax +44(0)1223 872142
Emergency telephone number 0800-220876 ( UK only )
+44(0)1223-870312
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Emulsion, oil in water (EW)
Tebuconazole 250 g/l
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. / Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
EINECS-No.
Tebuconazole 107534-96-3 Xn, N R22, R51/53 25.90
N,N-dimethyl decanamide 14433-76-2 Xn R22, R38, 60.00
238-405-1 R41
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Move out of dangerous area. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport
in stable sideways position Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Inhalation
Move the patient to fresh air and keep at rest. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Take medical treatment.
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Eye contact
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Call a physician 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
Keep people and animals away.
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, earth or a proprietary absorbent material).
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observing environmental regulations
Pack spilled material in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
Additional advice
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Further information on storage conditions
Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding 50 癈.
Do not store at temperatures below -10 癈.
Advice on common storage
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Suitable materials
HDPE (high density polyethylene)
coextruded polymer barrier
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 as
amended). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal protective equipment
wherever practicable.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection If product is handled while not enclosed, and if skin contact may
occur:
Full mask
Multi-range filter ABEK/P2
Hand protection solvent-resistant gloves
Eye protection Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection Light protective clothing, PVC
PVC boots
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 or soaked clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
Garments that cannot be cleaned must be destroyed (burnt).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form liquid
Colour yellowish
Odour aromatic
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Safety data
Flash point > 172 癈
Ignition temperature 345 癈
Density ca. 0.97 g/ml at 20 癈
Water solubility emulsifiable
Viscosity, kinematic 34.1 mm2/s at 20 癈
Surface tension 28.6 mN/m at 20 癈
Explosivity Not explosive
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid None
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) > 200 - < 2,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 (rat) ca. 5 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
(as aerosol)
Acute dermal toxicity LD50 (rat) > 4,000 mg/kg
Skin irritation non-irritant (rabbit)
Eye irritation Risk of serious damage to eyes. (rabbit)
Sensitization non-sensitizing (guinea pig)
OECD Test Guideline 406, Buehler test
Sensitization non-sensitizing (guinea pig)
OECD Test Guideline 406, Magnusson & Kligman test
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
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Toxicity to fish LC50 (Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)) 9.28 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 7.3 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae EC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) 3.51 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
Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of the Environment
Agency in the UK).
Contaminated packaging
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste.
Empty containers can be landfilled after cleaning, when in compliance with the Environmental
Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.
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.
(TEBUCONAZOLE SOLUTION)
IMDG
3082
UN-No
Class 9
Packaging group III
Marine pollutant Marine pollutant
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(TEBUCONAZOLE SOLUTION )
IATA
3082
UN-No
Class 9
Packaging group III
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(TEBUCONAZOLE SOLUTION )
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CDG CPL
3082
UN-No
Class 9
Packaging group III
Hazard identification number 90
Emergency action code 2X
Proper shipping name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S. (TEBUCONAZOLE)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
?Tebuconazole
?N,N-dimethyl decanamide
Symbol(s)
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s)
R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
S-phrase(s)
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S39 Wear eye/face protection.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Exceptional labelling of special preparations
Restricted to professional users.
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Further information
WHO-classification: II (Moderately hazardous)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
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.
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,
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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 information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
Changes since the last version will be highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
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