Safety Data Sheet 714171/08
Date of issue: October 1, 2002 Page 01 of 04
Revised: June 25, 2002
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
Starycide SC 480 05135869
Application:
insecticide
Bayer CropScience AG, BCS-IOP-QHSE+Site Services
Material and Transport Safety Management
41538 Dormagen, Germany, Telephone: +49 2133 515012
In case of emergency: +49 214 30 99300 (Sicherheitszentrale Bayer AG)
*2. Composition/information on ingredients
preparation contains
triflumuron
480 g/l
CAS No.: 64628-44-0 Index No.: --
hazard symbol: N EINECS No.: 264-980-3
R-phrases: 50/53
sodium 2-(N-methyloleamido)ethane-1-sulfonate
weight %: 1
CAS No.: 137-20-2 Index No.: --
hazard symbol: Xi EINECS No.: 205-285-7
R-phrases: 36
*3. Hazards identification
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
*4. First-aid measures
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Remove patients from the danger zone. If there is a risk of unconscious-
ness, position and transport in stable lateral position. Remove soiled or
soaked clothing immediately.
FOLLOWING SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin immediately with copious amounts of water and soap.
FOLLOWING EYE CONTACT:
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Consult an eye specialist.
UPON SWALLOWING:
Call emergency doctor immediately.
INFORMATION FOR THE PHYSICIAN:
See Chapter 11 for information on toxicology.
The active ingredient listed in Chapter 2 belongs to the following chemical
group: benzoyl urea.
Therapeutic measures: Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.
For further recommendations see "Wirkstoffe in Pflanzenschutz- und
Sch鋎lingsbek鋗pfungsmitteln, Physikalisch-chemische und toxikologische
Daten" (Active Ingredients in Crop Protection Products and Pesticides,
Physico-Chemical and Toxicological Data). Published by Industrieverband
Agrar e.V., D-60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 2000.
in accordance with the EU Directives (gb)
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5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media: sprayed water jet, foam, extinguishing powder, CO2 ,
sand
Fight fire in early stages if safe to do so.
Wear respiratory protection.
Well ventilated areas: full face mask with combination filter, e.g. ABEK-P2
(offers no protection from carbon monoxide!)
Enclosed premises: respirator with independent air supply.
Contain firefighting water.
In the event of fire, the formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide,
hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides must be anticipated.
6. Accidental release measures
Use the personal protective equipment listed in Chapter 8. Prevent entry
into drains, waters or soil. Take up spilled product with absorbent
material (e.g. sawdust, peat, chemical binder). Fill materials taken up
into closable container. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by
this material, use damp cloth. Also place used cleaning materials into
closable receptacles.
*7. Handling and storage
INFORMATION ON SAFE HANDLING:
Suitable container materials: HDPE (high density polyethylene).
Make provision for product and fire-fighting water to be retained.
INFORMATION ON STORAGE:
See Chapter 15 for storage regulations.
Observe the rules contained in the VCI concept for separate/common storage.
To protect the quality of the product, avoid temperatures below -10 癈 and
above 40 癈. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
*8. Exposure controls/Personal protection
If product is handled while not enclosed, and if skin contact may occur:
Hand protection: protective gloves for chemicals
Eye protection: goggles
Occupational health:
Keep the place of work clean. Avoid contact with product. Change badly
soiled or soaked clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work.
*9. Physical and chemical properties tested in accordance with
Form: liquid, suspension
Colour: white-light beige
Odour: slight characteristic smell
pH value: 6,5-8,2 (undiluted)
Density: approx. 1,22 g/cm?at 20 癈
Solubility in water: miscible
Viscosity: 43-60 sec. flow time at 20 癈 DIN 53211
Flash point: no flash point up to 100 癈
Not determinable due to boiling at higher
temperatures.
in accordance with the EU Directives (gb)
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10. Stability and reactivity
*11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
LD50 oral, rat: > 5000 mg/kg (Bayer) (1)
LD50 dermal, rat: > 5000 mg/kg (Bayer) (1)
Irritation of the skin/rabbit: non-irritant (Bayer) (2)
Irritant to the mucous membranes/rabbit: non-irritant (Bayer) (2)
(1) Test results of a similar product
(2) derived from active ingredient data
*12. Ecological information
Fish toxicity:
LC50 : 421 mg/l (96 h); Rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) (Bayer)
LC50 : 183 mg/l (96 h); (Lepomis macrochirus) (Bayer)
Toxicity for Daphnia:
EC50 : 0,32 礸/l (48 h); Water flea (Daphnia magna) (Bayer)
Toxicity for algae:
Growth rate:
IC50 : > 446 mg/l (72 h); Green algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus) (Bayer)
Toxicity to bacteria: (active ingredient)
EC50 : > 10000 mg/l; activated sludge (Bayer)
Crop protection chemicals must be strictly prevented from reaching water-
courses.
13. Disposal considerations
In cases where larger amounts of the product have become unusable, it
should be established whether material utilisation is possible (if
necessary, consult the manufacturer/suppliers). Small amounts of the
product and uncleaned empty packaging should be packaged and sealed,
labelled and transferred to a suitable incinerator in accordance with the
local regulations.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code: 070499, 020105
14. Transport information
GGVSee/IMDG Code: -- UN No.: no EmS: --
PG: -- MPO: --
GGVSE: Class 9 PG: III RID/ADR: Class 9 PG: III
Warning sign: Hazard no. 90 Substance no. 3082
ADNR: Class 9 PG: III Cat -- ICAO/IATA-DGR: 9 3082 III
Limited quantity regulations applicable in accordance with
chapter 3.4 RID/ADR in compliance with threshold value
(to be continued)
in accordance with the EU Directives (gb)
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14. Transport information (Continuation)
Declaration for land shipment: 3082, Umweltgefaehrdender Stoff, fluessig,
n.a.g.
(39,7% TRIFLUMURON/WASSER/GLYCERIN-
SUSPENSION)
Declaration for sea shipment:
Declaration for shipment by air: Environmentally hazardous substance, li-
quid, n.o.s.
(39,7% TRIFLUMURON/WATER/GLYCERINE
SUSPENSION)
Other information:
Environmentally hazardous substance (GGVSE, RID/ADR). Slightly smelling.
Keep dry. Avoid heat above +40 癈. Avoid temperatures below -10 癈. Keep
separated from foodstuffs.
*15. Regulatory information
Labelling in accordance with directive 88/379/EEC (preparations) and its
amendments and adaptations:
Symbol: N, hazard description: dangerous for the environment
Contains: 480 g/l triflumuron
R 50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
S 35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe
way.
This labelling is not required for products in packages intended for end
users.
Not subject to the German Regulation on Flammable Liquids (VbF).
VCI storage class: 12 (dependent on packaging)
*16. Other information
Suspension concentrate (flowable concentrate)
Address in case of poisoning, Bayer AG; Feuerwehr
fire or damage: D-41538 Dormagen; Tel. 02133/514233
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose
of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety
requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to the
products' properties.
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