1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company/undertaking
Product
Trade Name: FOSAL
Recommended Uses: Horticultural Fungicide
Company
Manufacturer / Supplier: Agriguard Ltd
Address: Unit 3, Block B, Tally House, Broomfield Business Park
Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Telephone Number: +353-1-8462044
Fax Number: +353-1-8462489
e-mail: info@agriguard.ie
Emergency Telephone No.: 0870-600-6266 [UK National Poisons Control
Information Service (NPIS) Centre]
01-8379964/66 (Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont
Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS EINECS Conc. R phrase* Symbol
Registry No. ELINCS w/w%
No.
Fosetyl Aluminium 39148-24-8 254-320-2 80 R41 Xi
(Polyethylenethoxy) ethanol 68412-54-4 - 1-5 R22, R41, R51/53 Xn, N
10EO
Nonylphenol ethoxylate 40 68412-54-4 - 1-5 R52/53 -
EO
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 - 1-5 R35 C
*Reference section 16
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3. Hazards Identification
No particular hazards known.
4. First Aid Measures
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected area
immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention if skin
problems persist.
Eye Contact: Rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open for
at least 15 minutes. Consult an eye specialist immediately; instill
local anaesthetic e.g. amethocaine hydrochloride eye drops.
Give analgesics as necessary.
Inhalation: Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air. Keep person
calm. Seek medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Wash out mouth with clean water.
Keep patient calm and protect against loss of heat. Seek medical
attention immediately.
Further Information:
Guide to Physician:
Symptoms: Eye and mucous membrane irritation may occur.
May cause eye and skin irritation.
Treatment: There is no antidote. Treat symptomatically.
For further advice on treatment contact:
The UK National Poisons Control Information Service (NPIS)
Centre (Emergency Telephone No.: 0870-600-6266) or
The Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont,
Dublin 9, Ireland (Telephone 01-8379964/66).
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5. Fire-fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media which
must not be used for safety
reasons: None known
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighting: Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Special exposure hazards: Fumes released may be toxic and/or
irritating e.g. carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides and phosphorous oxides.
Other Information: Contain the spread of fire-fighting media with sand or
some other bunding material.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautionary measures:
Refer to section 8 below for personal protection required.
Environmental-protection measures:
Keep the area isolated and do not allow contamination to enter the sewerage system.
If the product has entered the sewerage system or contaminated groundwater, advise the
appropriate authority immediately. Keep people and animals away.
Procedures for cleaning/absorption:
Dampen the material, pick up and dispose. Put the product into tightly closed containers.
When picked up, treat material as described under `Disposal' section.
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7. Handling and Storage
Handling: When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area in the original containers, access
should only be for authorised persons. Store away from food, drink,
animal feeding stuffs. Keep out of the reach of children.
Protection
against
explosion: Dust explosion sensitivity: Very low sensitivity.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering measures to reduce exposure:
Ensure adequate exhaust ventilation especially in confined areas, eyewash facility and
shower.
Personal protective equipment:
Half mask with a particle filter P2 (EN149).
Hand protection: Plastic 璫oated gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or face shield if necessary.
Skin and body protection: Dust impervious protective suit.
Hygiene measures: Clean hands and face at work intervals and after work.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Values shown refer to active ingredient.
Appearance: Small granules
Colour: Brown
Relative density: 0.55 Kg/L
Water solubility Dispersible
pH 3-4
Partition Coefficient (n- Log Pow -2.1
octanol/water)
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable when stored as directed.
Materials to avoid: Unknown.
Hazardous decomposition
products: None if stored and handled correctly.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity:
LD 50 (oral, rat): 2860 mg/kg.
LD 50 (skin, rat): >2020 mg/kg.
LC 50 (inhalation, rat): 5.02 mg/l
Skin irritation: Rabbit; Slight irritant effect ?does not require labelling
Eye irritation: Rabbit; Slight irritant effect ?does not require labelling
Sensitisation: Non sensitiser.
12. Ecological Information
Ecological data are not available
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13. Disposal Considerations
Waste from residues/unused
products: Dispose of product concentrate and diluted product
according to the `Code of Practice for the Safe Use of
Pesticides on Farms and Holdings' available from
HMSO.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of empty containers according to the `Code of
Practice for the Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms and
Holdings' available from HMSO. Do not re-use container
for any purpose.
Further information: Contact the Local Council Authority for advice on the
disposal of pesticide waste, or ask an approved waste
disposal contractor.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated for transport
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15. Regulatory Information
Classification in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
Fosetyl Aluminium
Classification: Does not require a hazard warning label but the normal safety
precautions of handling must be observed.
Designated name: FOSAL (contains Fosetyl Aluminium 800g/Kg)
This product is covered by the Control of Pesticides Regulations, 1986, and is labelled
accordingly (MAPP 13086).
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16. Other Information
Health and Environmental Hazards:
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2
R phrases: R22 Harmful if swallowed
R35 Causes severe burns
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Recommended Uses: Horticultural Fungicide
Recommended Restrictions: Refer to statutory conditions on approved product label
Further information:
Date of First Issue: 09/Oct/2006
Disclaimer: The information contained in this MSDS is designed to
give general health and safety guidance on the storage
and transport of the substance/preparation to which it
relates. Requirements arising from a Risk Assessment of
the substance/preparation in a particular working
environment should take precedence over any of the
guidance contained in this MSDS where there is a
difference in the information given. The information
contained in this MSDS is accurate at the date of
publication and will be updated as and when
appropriate. Liability will not be accepted for any injury,
loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account
of information or advice contained in this MSDS.
Compiled in accordance with EC Directive 91/155/EEC
and subsequent amendments EC Directives 93/112/EEC
and 2001/58/EC.
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