Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 1/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB
Product code (UVP) 00721743
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
Emergency telephone number 0800-220876 (UK 24 hr)
+44(0)1603-242424 (Overseas 24 hr)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS)
Bitertanol 375 g/l + Fuberidazol 23 g/l
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. / Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
EINECS-No.
Bitertanol 55179-31-2 N R51/53 33.80
259-513-5
fuberidazole 3878-19-1 Xn, N R22, R50/53 2.10
223-404-0
Glycerol 56-81-5 > 5.00 - < 25.00
200-289-5
Polyarylphenylether sulfate, 119432-41-6 Xi R36, R52/53 > 1.00 - < 5.00
ammonium salt
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
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. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 2/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
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
Elementary aid, decontamination and symptomatic treatment.
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 cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
carbon monoxide (CO)
nitrous gases (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.
Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 3/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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.
Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding 50 癈.
Advice on common storage
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Storage stability
Other data Do not store at temperatures below -10 癈.
Suitable materials
Only use containers that are approved specifically for the substance/ product.
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.
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Control parameters Update Basis
Glycerol 56-81-5 10 mg/m3 (TWA) 2002 EH40 OES
(Mist.)
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
Hand protection PVC or other plastic material gloves
Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields
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
Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 4/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
Form suspension
Colour red
Odour slight, original odour
Safety data
Flash point > 100 癈
No flash point - Determination conducted up to the boiling point.
Density ca. 1.11 g/cm?at 20 癈
Water solubility miscible
Viscosity, dynamic 400 - 550 mPa.s
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) ca. 5,000 mg/kg
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 (rat) > 1.125 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
(as aerosol)
Highest attainable concentration.
Acute dermal toxicity LD50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/kg
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Skin irritation non-irritant (rabbit)
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Eye irritation non-irritant (rabbit)
Test conducted with a similar formulation.
Sensitization Non-sensitizing (guinea pig)
OECD Test Guideline 406, Magnusson & Kligman test
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 5/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
Toxicity to fish LC50 (Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)) 2.14 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient bitertanol.
Toxicity to fish LC50 (Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish)) 4.3 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient Fuberidazole.
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 4.46 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient bitertanol.
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 4.7 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient Fuberidazole.
Toxicity to algae IC50 (Desmodesmus subspicatus) 6.52 mg/l
Growth rate Exposure time: 72 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient bitertanol.
Toxicity to algae IC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) 12.1 mg/l
Growth rate Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient Fuberidazole.
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
UN-No 3082
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Hazard no. 90
Description of the goods UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S.
(BITERTANOL, FUBERIDAZOL SOLUTION)
IMDG
UN-No 3082
Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 6/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
Class 9
Packaging group III
Marine pollutant Marine pollutant
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(BITERTANOL, FUBERIDAZOL SOLUTION )
IATA
UN-No 3082
Class 9
Packaging group III
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
(BITERTANOL, FUBERIDAZOL SOLUTION )
UK 'Carriage' Regulations
UN-No 3082
Class 9
Packaging group III
Hazard identification number 90
Emergency action code 3Z
Proper shipping name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S. (BITERTANOL, FUBERIDAZOL SOLUTION)
Classification according to 'The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable
Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004' and any subsequent amendments.
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:
?Bitertanol
?fuberidazole
Symbol(s)
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s)
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
S-phrase(s)
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Exceptional labelling
Restricted to professional users.
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
Bayer CropScience
SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
SIBUTOL FS398 1X180L DRM GB 7/7
Version 1 / GB Revision Date: 13.07.2004
102000006320 Print Date: 18.07.2007
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
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.
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.
Changes since the last version will be highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
versions.
|