MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name: Product type: Supplier: External fungicidal and termiticidal treatment for wooden poles in service TIMBERLIFE (PTY) LTD P.O. Box 73117, Lynnwood Ridge 0040, South Africa Tel.: + 27-12-803-8595 Fax: + 27-12-803-8462 E-mail: timberlife@icon.co.za Website: www.timberlife.co.za 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS is a mixture of inorganic borates, organocopper and organosulfur compounds and cypermethrin, blended into thixotropic and thickening agents. Chemical nature and use: A ready-for-use, thixotropic wood preserving paste, packed in a wrap applicator, for remedial treatment of the external groundline portion of wooden poles in service. VIKA GEL is formulated to penetrate timber and provides supplemental protection to the critical external groundline area of standing poles against fungal decay, thereby extending the service life of wooden poles. also contains an additional contact and stomach insecticide to prevent external attack by subterranean termites. Pesticidal active ingredients: Boric acid equivalent. 314,0 g/kg (min) Copper metal equivalent. 20,0 g/kg (min) Sulfur equivalent 1,2 g/kg (min) Cypermethrin active ingredient.. 3,3 g/kg (min) Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 1 of 7
Other ingredients: Thixotropic agents and thickeners. 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION REMPRO is registered with the South African Department of Agriculture in terms of Act 36 of 1947 as a toxicity group II product (Yellow band), i.e. Moderately hazardous.(reg. No. L5823) Most important hazards: Human health effects Causes eye irritation Mildly irritating to skin May cause irritation to respiratory tract during prolonged exposure May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract following accidental ingestion Toxic if swallowed in large amounts Environmental effects Toxic to both plant and aquatic life Physical hazards Thermal decomposition results in release of toxic fumes. 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep airway clear. Seek medial attention immediately. Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and footwear. Seek medical attention of persistent irritation occurs. Eye contact: Immediately flush with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 2 of 7
Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air and report for medical evaluation if respiratory distress is detected. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: In event of a fire, cool containers with water. Use dry chemical powder, sand, foam or CO 2 to extinguish the fire. Flammability: Flammable at high temperatures. Specific hazards: May release irritating and toxic gases when exposed to high temperatures. Product may decompose if heated above 60 C. Protective clothing: Self contained breathing apparatus. PVC gloves. Cotton or polyester overalls. Safety glasses or goggles. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Wear PVC gloves and cotton or polyester overalls during use. Environmental precautions: Avoid contamination of rivers, dams and canals. Prevent any spillages or waste from entering drains and ditches. Methods for cleaning up: Recover uncontaminated product for re-use. Scoop up all signs of product and other contaminated material and dispose of at a class 1 disposal site. Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 3 of 7
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Wear personal protective equipment such as suitable gloves and overalls during use. Avoid accidental ingestion and contact with eyes and skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke during application. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after use or accidental contact with skin. Avoid contamination of the environment and do not discharge into rivers, dams and canals. Storage: Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals. Store away from food and foodstuffs. Store in a cool place. Protect from excessive heat. Do not store near oxidising agents and alkalis. Keep containers closed. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures: No special engineering controls are required. Personal protective equipment: Protective rubber gloves and overalls are required during handling and use. Hygiene measures: Wash hands with soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking. Wash overalls and clothes regularly. Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 4 of 7
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state : Thixotropic paste Colour : Bluish green Odour : Aliphatic ph : Not determined Temperature stability : Stable at temperatures of up to 60 C Melting point : Above 40 C Decomposition temperature : Above 60 C Flammability : Flammable at high temperatures Explosion properties : None Flash point (closed cup) : Above 180 C Density @ 20 C : 1,05 1,06 kg/l Viscosity @ 20 C : 110 000 130 000 cp Solubility : Slightly soluble in water 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability : Stable in neutral and slightly acidic media Conditions to avoid : Elevated temperatures Materials to avoid : Strong oxidants and alkalis Hazardous decomposition : Toxic fumes of SO X, CN -, Cl - and NO x may be evolved products on combustion 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION The following information is based on the most toxic active ingredient. The actual formulation should therefore have lower overall toxicity levels. Acute toxicity : Oral LD 50 (rat) - Over 2887 mg/kg Dermal LD 50 (rabbit) - Over 2890 mg/kg Inhalation LC 50 (rat) - ± 1,5mg/l/hour. Irritating to mucous membrane and respiratory tract. Local effects : See Section 3, "Human health effects" Chronic toxicity : No evidence of carcinogenic or mutagenic effects. May cause asthma (inhalation over a long period) or dermatitis (if absorbed by the skin over a long period). Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 5 of 7
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental effects : See Section 3, "Environmental effects" Mobility : No information available. Degradability : Practically biodegradable but has a bactericidal effect. Bioaccumulation : Due to biodegradation and recommended application rates, it is unlikely that bioaccumulation will attain levels of environmental significance. The following information is based on the most toxic active ingredient. The actual formulation should therefore have lower overall ecotoxicity levels. Ecotoxicity : Birds: Toxic to birds (data for technical material) Acute oral LD 50 : > 1310 mg/kg (mallard ducks) Fish: Very toxic to fish (data for technical material) 96-Hour LC 50 : 0,69 g/l (rainbow trout) Daphnia: Very toxic to Daphnia magna (data for technical material) 48-Hour LC 50 : 0,15 g/l Marine organisms: Toxic to marine organisms (data for technical material). 96-Hour LC 50 : 21 g/l (Mysid shrimp) : 60 g/l (Sleephead minnows) 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product waste : Dispose of in accordance with prevailing disposal regulations. Avoid contamination of soil and water by product waste. Whenever possible, any product waste should be recovered and re-used. Packaging material : Crush empty boxes and dispose of in an approved landfill. Do not re-use empty containers for any other purpose. Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 6 of 7
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number : 2810 (2- (thiocyanomethylthio) benzothiazole) 1263 (copper naphthenate) ------ (sodium borate) 2903 (cypermethrin) ADR / RID : 6.1 Subsidiary Risk 8 IMDG / IMO : 6.1 Subsidiary Risk 8 ICAO / IATA : 6.1 Subsidiary Risk 8 Packaging Group : II Road/Rail : Pesticide, thixotropic paste, toxic. Air / IATA : Pesticide, thixotropic paste, toxic. Sea : Pesticide, thixotropic paste, toxic. Marine pollutant. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Danger Group : III Indication of danger : Caution, irritant. Risk phrase(s): R 20/22 : Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, R 36/37/38 : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R 50 : Toxic to aquatic organisms. Safety phrases: S 2 : Keep out of reach of children. S 23 : Do not breathe vapour. S 24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 36/37/38 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 16. OTHER INFORMATION All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge at the date indicated on the present MSDS and are presented in good faith and believed to be correct. It is the responsibility of persons in receipt of this MSDS to ensure that the information contained herein is properly read and understood by all people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact with the product. Revised: March 2007 Rev. 5.000 Rev. Date: 10/2008 Page 7 of 7