May cause sensitization by skin contact

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1 Page : 1 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME : GALBEN M Recommended uses : Fungicide Name : Address : Boulevard de la Plaine, 9/ BRUXELLES BELGIQUE Telephone number : Telefax number : msdsinfo@fmc.com EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER (Europe) : 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS : Adverse human health effects : Environmental effects : Irritating to respiratory system May cause sensitization by skin contact Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Physical and chemical hazards : - Fire or explosion : Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures Burning and thermal decomposition may form toxic by-products Classification of the product : According to EC criteria, this product is classified as : - IRRITANT - SENSITISING - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS MIXTURE : Chemical nature : Fungicide based on benalaxyl and mancozeb Hazardous constituents : Substance name Contents CAS No / EC No / Index No Symbol(s) R-Phrase(s) Benalaxyl : < 10 % / / X N 50/53 Mancozeb : < 70 % / / Xn N Sodium 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl : < 5 % / / Xi 36/38 sulphonate 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation : Skin contact : Eye contact : Ingestion : Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air If irritation persists, consult a doctor Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear Wash with soap and water In case of redness or irritation, call a doctor Rinse with plenty of water immediately If irritation persists, consult an eye specialist Consult a doctor if necessary

2 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Page : 2 Suitable extinguishing media : Not suitable extinguishing media : Specific fire fighting methods : Protection of fire-fighters : Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Powders Water (the product is dangerous for the environment - do not dilute it) Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind Contain the extinguishing fluids by bunding (the product is hazardous for the environment) Do not attempt to fight the fire without suitable protective equipment Do not breathe fumes. Self-contained breathing apparatus Complete protective clothing 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : Avoid contact with skin and eyes Do not breathe dust Do not attempt to intervene without a suitable protective equipment In case of important spillage : Only qualified personnel equipped with appropriate protective equipment may intervene Environmental precautions : Do not allow product to spread into the environment Contain the spilled material by bunding (product is hazardous for the environment) Methods for cleaning up : - Recovery : Sweep up or vacuum up the product Avoid the dispersion of dust - Cleaning/decontamination : To clean the floor or objects contaminated by this product, use: - a mixture of water and detergent. - Disposal : Dispose of contaminated material at an authorized site. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING Technical measures : Precautions : Ensure good ventilation of the work station Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust STORAGE Storage conditions : - Recommended : Store : - in a cool, well-ventilated area - away from any source of ignition - out of reach of children - away from food and drinks and animal foodstuffs Packaging materials : - Recommended : Original packaging 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures : Ensure good ventilation of the work station Extraction to remove dust at its source Personal protective equipment : - Respiratory protection : Filtering respiratory protective device with a pesticide canister - Hand protection : Nitrile-rubber protective gloves Neoprene rubber gloves

3 Page : 3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION (continued) - Eye protection : Safety spectacles with side shields - Skin and body protection : Handling product in large quantities : Impermeable suit (Hypalon, Tyvek, Saranex, PVC...). Collective emergency equipments : Safety shower Hygiene measures : Always wash your hands after handling the product Do not eat, drink or smoke during use Always take a shower after work. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state : Powder Colour : slightly yellowish Odour : slight ph : 7.26 (Aqueous dispersion - 1 %) Flammability characteristics : - Flash point : Not applicable. - Auto-ignition temperature : 155 C Specific gravity : g/ml Solubility : - in water : Dispersible 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability : Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use Hazardous reactions : - Hazardous decomposition products : On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases : Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) Nitrogen oxides 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity : LC 50 inhalation / 4h (rat) : > 5148 mg/m³ LD 50 skin (Rat) : > 4000 mg/kg LD 50 oral (rat) : 4700 mg/kg Local effects : Irritating to the respiratory system Skin contact : Not irritating Eye contact : Not irritating Sensitization : May cause sensitization on contact with skin Specific effects : - Reproductive toxicity : Tests on animals showed adverse effects on fertility and development 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION BIOACCUMULATION : Octanol/water partition coefficient : Benalaxyl : log Pow = 3.54 (20 C - ph = 6.1) Mancozeb : log Pow = 1.33 Bioconcentration factor : Benalaxyl : BCF : 57 ECOTOXICITY : Effects on the aquatic environment : Product as is : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

4 Page : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued) 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS aquatic environment LC 50 (Fish : Onchorhyncus mykiss) / 96h : 0.81 mg/l EC 50 (Daphnia : Daphnia magna) / 48h : 0.26 mg/l EC 50 (algae : Desmodesmus subspica) / 72h : 3.7 mg/l Benalaxyl : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment EC 50 (Algae : Selenastrum capricornutum) / h : 2.4 mg/l LC 50 (Fish : Rainbow trout) / 48 h : ) : 3.75 mg/l EC 50 (Daphnia : Daphnia magna) / 48h : 0.59 mg/l WASTE FROM PRODUCT : Prohibition : Destruction/Disposal : CONTAMINATED PACKAGING : Destruction/disposal : Discharging waste into rivers and drains is prohibited Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations Incinerate at a licensed installation Dispose of at an approved site Incinerate at a licensed installation 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS : - UN No ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. ( Mancozeb & Benalaxyl ) Land transportation : - Rail/road (RID/ADR) : Class : 9 Classification code : M7 Hazard identification number : 90 Sea (IMO/IMDG) : Class : 9 Marine pollutant : YES Air (ICAO-IATA) : Class : REGULATORY INFORMATION EC LABELLING : Identification of the hazardous product : Contains : Active ingredient(s) : Benalaxyl : 8 g/l Mancozeb : 65 g/l - Symbols and indications of danger : - IRRITANT (Xi) - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (N) - R phrases : R37 : Irritating to respiratory system.

5 Page : REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued) R43 : May cause sensitization by skin contact. R50/53 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. - S phrases : S22 : Do not breathe dust. S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S57 : Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. - Additional phrases : The following must appear on the label : To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use The regulatory information given above only indicate the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the MSDS The cited basic community texts are being updated and transcribed in national law Refer to all applicable international, national and local regulations or provisions The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations 16. OTHER INFORMATION R phrases text of 3 : Registered trademarks : R36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin. R43 : May cause sensitization by skin contact. R50 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms. R50/53 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R63 : Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Galben and FMC are registered trademarks of FMC Corporation, USA. This sheet complements the technical sheets but does not replace them. The information given is based on our knowledge of the product, at the time of publication. It is given in good faith. Besides, the attention of the user is drawn to the possible risk incurred by using the product for any other use than that for which it was intended. In no way does this exempt the user from knowing and applying all the regulations controlling his activity. He alone will take on the responsibility for taking the precautions involved by the use of the product. The aim of all the mandatory regulations mentioned is just to help the user to fulfil his obligations regarding the use of hazardous products. This information must not be considered exhaustive. It does not exempt the user from ensuring that other obligations than those mentioned could apply, related to the storage and use of the product, this being his sole responsibility. End of document