Bb Plus MSDS
biological
control
products
S A ( P T Y ) LT D
Issue No 1.1 Revision, date 14/06/2007 Print date: 14/06/2007
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
TM
Product name Bb Plus
Technical Material for a biological control agent
Biological Control Products SA (Pty) Limited
PO Box 15132
ASHWOOD 3605
SOUTH AFRICA
Emergency telephone: (031) 769 2003
Fax: (031) 769 2026
e-mail: info@biocontrol.co.za
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product characterisation Spore concentrate of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria
bassiana,biostrain PPRI 5339, approx. 2 x 1010 condia/g powder
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health effects
Skin Non-irritant.
Eyes Non-irritant.
Inhalation Not an inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use.
Certain
individuals may become sensitised to this material, as with any
other
proteinaceous dust.
Ingestion Low toxicity product. It is extremely unlikely that a sufficient
quantity
would be accidentally swallowed to cause any harm.
Physical/chemical effects None known
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact Wash with water and soap as a precaution.
Eye contact Irrigate the eye with water for 15 minutes. If any irritation persists
obtain
medical attention.
Inhalation Clear any blocked airways. Remove affected person to fresh
air. Seek
medical advice if any signs of sensitisation (pain in chest,
headache, flu like symptoms), anaphylactic shock for the
hypersensitive or recovery is delayed.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
Extinguishing media which Not applicable.
must not be used for safety reasons
Special exposure hazards This product does not burn readily, but as with many organic
powders, flammable dust clouds may be formed in air. Avoid
creating dust and keep away from sources of ignition.
Protective equipment Chemical protections suit, suitable gloves and boots, and self-
contained for fire-fighters breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Use respiratory protection and protective clothing. Ensure
adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up Use a suitable vacuum cleaner, to avoid the generation of
airborne dust. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers
for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water.
Dampen air by spraying a fine mist of water to make the spores
heavier and create less air borne dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling precautions Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the product.
Avoid formation of fine particles.
The product swells on contact with water -Do not wear contact
lenses.
Storage conditions Avoid wet and humid conditions. Store away from light in a
cool, dry and dark place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters UK HSE EH40
Dust:
10mg/m3 8 -hour TWA total inhalable dust.
4mg/m3 8 -hour TWA respirable dust.
Engineering measures Local exhaust ventilation required if dust is created.
Personal protection equipment.
Respiratory protection Effective dust mask (e.g. 3M Dust Respirator: 8810).
Hand protection Rubber or plastic gloves if necessary due to allergic reaction.
Eye protection Goggles.
Skin and body protection Lightweight protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour Whitish / buff
Form Powder
Odour None.
pH as supplied Not applicable.
Boiling point/range Not applicable.
Melting point/range Not applicable.
Flash point Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not determined.
Autoignition temperature Not determined.
Explosive properties This product has no explosive properties, except in the event
of dust formation.
Oxidising properties Not an oxidiser.
Vapour pressure Not applicable.
Solubility: Water solubility Insoluble, water miscible.
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water) Not applicable.
Other data
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable at ambient temperatures.
Conditions to avoid Avoid extremes of temperature and wet and humid conditions.
Materials to avoid No special precautions other than good housekeeping of
chemicals.
Hazardous decomposition products No decomposition if stored normally.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: LD50 /ORAL/RAT (Limit test)>2000mg/kg
Eye irritation: Minimal irritation (rabbit)
Skin irritation: Non-irritant (rabbit)
Acute pulmonary toxicity/infectivity: Non-infective to mammals (rat).
Acute intra -peritoneal injection: Non-infective to mammals (rat).
Mutagenicity: Not tested
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Occurs naturally in the environment. Infective to spider mites, aphids, weevils, beetles and certain insect species.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Unwanted material may be buried in the ground or disposed of as non-hazardous waste in accordance with local
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road/rail Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations
IMDG Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations
ICAO Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations
ADR Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Supply classification
Hazard symbol(s) None
Risk phrases May cause sensitisation by inhalation
Safety phrases When handling or spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment
and wash hands after contact with product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Recommended use Active ingredient for the biological control of certain insect and
mite species.
Further information
Product classified and safety data sheet produced according to EEC directives as implemented by the Chemicals
(Hazards Information and Packaging) Regulations.
The information contained in this safety data sheet is given in goodfaith. It is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief and represents the
most up to date information. The information given in this data sheet does not constitute or replace the user's own assessment of workplace risk as
required by other health and safety legislation.
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