MANCOLAXYL 72 WP Page 1 Issued: 17/02/2006 Revision No: 4 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product name: Synonyms: Use / description of product: Company name: MANCOLAXYL 72 WP BULGARIAN REG NO.0068 Fungicide United Phosphorus Limited Hall Lane Rookery Bridge Sandbach Cheshire CW11 3QQ Tel: 01270 766666 Fax: 01270 766788 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous ingredients: METHYL NAPHTHALENE SULPHONIC ACID, POLYMER WITH FORMALDEHYDE,SODIUM SALT 1-10% [Xi] R36 MANCOZEB 50-70% CAS: 8018-01-7 [Xi] R37; [Sens.] R43 METALAXYL (ISO) 1-10% EINECS: 260-979-7 CAS: 57837-19-1 [Xn] R22; [Sens.] R43; [-] R52/53 ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE #2 1-10% [Xn] R22; [Xi] R36/38 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main hazards: Irritating to respiratory system. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS) Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact. There may be irritation and redness. Headaches or general malaise may result. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION) Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Consult a doctor. Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor. Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor.
MANCOLAXYL 72 WP Page 2 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Exposure hazards: Protection of fire-fighters: Water spray. Carbon dioxide. Water fog. Harmful. In combustion emits toxic fumes of carbon dioxide / carbon monoxide. In combustion emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Releases fumes of carbon disulphide on combustion Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Clean-up procedures: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Do not create dust. Alert the neighbourhood to the presence of fumes or gas. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water. Transfer to a suitable container. Clean-up should be dealt with only by qualified personnel familiar with the specific substance. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling requirements: Storage conditions: Suitable packaging: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in cool, well ventilated area. Store below 55 C Must only be kept in original packaging. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures: Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Eye protection: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Respiratory protective device with particle filter. Impermeable gloves. Safety glasses with side-shields. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES State: Powder Colour: Greenish Yellow Odour: Mild Odour Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria) Solubility in water: Disperses Melting point/range C: Decomposes @ 192 Flash point C: 137.8 Autoflammability C: 132 Relative density: 0.6-0.7 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Stable under normal conditions. Heat. Acids. Bases.
MANCOLAXYL 72 WP Page 3 Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes of sulphur oxides. In combustion emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Hydrogen sulphide, Carbon disulphide. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity: Hazardous ingredients: Routes of exposure: MANCOLAXYL 72 WP ORL RAT LD50 >5000 mg/kg MANCOZEB ORL RAT LD50 5 gm/kg SKN RAT LD50 >10 gm/kg Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: Hazardous ingredients: Mobility: Persistence and degradability: Bioaccumulative potential: MANCOLAXYL 72 WP RAINBOW TROUT 48H EC50 2.2 mg/l Bees 96H LC50 0.193 mg/bee BEES LC50 0.193 mg/bee FISH Carp 48H LC50 4.0 mg/l FISH Cat fish 48H LC50 5.2 mg/l FISH GOLDFISH 48H EC50 9.0 mg/l FISH GOLDFISH 48H LC50 9.0 mg/l FISH RAINBOW TROUT 48H LC50 2.2 mg/l MANCOZEB RAINBOW TROUT 48H EC50 2.2 mg/l BEES LC50 0.193 mg/bee FISH GOLDFISH 48H EC50 9.0 mg/l Non-volatile. Biodegradable. No bioaccumulation potential. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal operations: Disposal of packaging: NB: D5 Specially engineered landfill (e.g. placement into lined discrete cells which are capped and isolated from one another and the environment, etc.). Clean with water. Arrange for collection by specialised disposal company. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR / RID UN no: 3077 ADR Class: 9
MANCOLAXYL 72 WP Page 4 Packing group: III Classification code: M7 Shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (MANCOZEB TECHNICAL) Labelling: 9 Hazard ID no: 90 IMDG / IMO UN no: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III EmS: F-A,S-F Marine pollutant: YES Labelling: 9 + MARINE POLLUTANT IATA / ICAO UN no: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III Subsidiary risk: N/A Packing instructions: 911 Labelling: 9 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard symbols: Irritant. Risk phrases: Safety phrases: Note: R37: Irritating to respiratory system. R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S24: Avoid contact with skin. S37: Wear suitable gloves. The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Other information: Risk phrases used ( in section 2 ) for formulation ingredients are explained below. Risk phrases used in s.2: R36: Irritating to eyes. R37: Irritating to respiratory system. R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R22: Harmful if swallowed.
MANCOLAXYL 72 WP Page 5 R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin. Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. [final page]