Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006
KESTREL 1/8
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 23.11.2007
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name KESTREL
Product code (UVP) 79044224
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
Responsible Department Email: ukinfo@bayercropscience.com
Emergency telephone number 0800-220876 (UK 24 hr)
+44(0)1603-242424 (Overseas 24 hr)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Prothioconazole/Tebuconazole 160:80 g/l
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. / Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
EINECS-No.
Prothioconazole 178928-70-6 N R51/53 16.20
Tebuconazole 107534-96-3 Xn, N R22, R51/53, 8.10
R63
N,N-Dimethyl decanamide 14433-76-2 Xi R36/38 > 25.00
238-405-1
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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 thoroughly with plenty of water and soap, if available with polyethyleneglycol 400,
subsequently rinse with water.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Get
medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse
mouth.
Notes to Physician
Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
Gastric lavage is not normally required. If a significant amount (more than a mouthful) has
been ingested, administer activated charcoal and sodium sulphate.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Water spray
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Sand
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Sulphur oxides
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
In the event of fire, wear self-contained 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.
Use personal protective equipment.
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Environmental Precautions
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water.
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
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observing environmental regulations.
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder).
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
Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Store in original container.
Advice on common storage
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Storage stability
Other data Storage temperature should ideally lie between 0 and 40 癈,
however, storage for two weeks at 54 癈 has shown no adverse
effects regarding product safety or stability.
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).
** Containers of 20 l and above: HDPE (high density polyethylene). **
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
Tebuconazole 107534-96-3 0.2 mg/m3 OES BCS*
Prothioconazole 178928-70-6 1.4 mg/m3 OES BCS*
*OES BCS: Internal Bayer CropScience "Occupational Exposure Standard"
Personal protective equipment
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In normal use and handling conditions please refer to the label and/or leaflet. In all other cases
the following recommendations would apply.
Respiratory Protection Wear respirator with an organic vapours and gas filter mask
(protection factor 10) conforming to EN140 type A or equivalent.
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
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.
Remove soiled clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
Garments that cannot be cleaned must be destroyed (burnt).
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form clear to slightly turbid
Colour tan
Odour characteristic
Safety data
pH 4.5 - 6.5 at 1.0 % (20 癈)
Flash point > 100 癈
Density approx. 0.99 g/cm?at 20 癈
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
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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) > 2,500 mg/kg
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 (rat) > 4,000 mg/kg
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Skin Irritation Irritating to skin. (rabbit)
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Eye Irritation Irritating to eyes. (rabbit)
Information given is based on data on the components and the
toxicology of similar products.
Sensitization Non-sensitizing. (guinea pig)
OECD Test Guideline 406
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to Fish LC50 (Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)) 3.94 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 8.8 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae EC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) 9.5 mg/l
Growth rate Exposure time: 72 h
Further information on ecology
Additional ecological information
The ecological data refer to a similar formulation.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
In accordance with current regulations and, if necessary, after consultation with the site
operator and/or with the responsible authority, the product may be taken to a waste disposal
site or incineration plant.
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
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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.
Waste key for the unused product
020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID/ADNR
UN-Number 3082
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Hazard no. 90
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(TEBUCONAZOLE, PROTHIOCONAZOLE SOLUTION)
IMDG
UN-Number 3082
Labels 9
Packaging group III
EmS F-A , S-F
Marine pollutant Marine pollutant
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(TEBUCONAZOLE, PROTHIOCONAZOLE SOLUTION)
IATA
UN-Number 3082
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(TEBUCONAZOLE, PROTHIOCONAZOLE SOLUTION )
UK 'Carriage' Regulations
UN-Number 3082
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Hazard no. 90
Emergency action code 3Z
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(TEBUCONAZOLE, PROTHIOCONAZOLE 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.
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Classification:
Labelling according to EC Directives
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
?Prothioconazole
?Tebuconazole
Symbol(s)
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s)
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
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.
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.
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC UK REGULATIONS:
The labelling information below is that which has been approved under 'The Control of
Pesticides Regulations 1986' and/or 'Part III of the Food and Environment Protection Act
1985' and/or 'Plant Protection Product Regulations 1999' and any subsequent amendments
and may differ from that indicated by any toxicological and/or other testing otherwise
indicated in this 'Safety Data Sheet'.
Symbol(s)
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s)
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
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.
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.
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 3:
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
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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.
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.
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.
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