Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 1/7 1. Product and Company Identification Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666 BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673) PCP # 11798 2. Hazards Identification Emergency overview FLAMMABLE. IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes and skin. Contains a suspect teratogen. State of matter: liquid Colour: buff to orange Odour: faint specific odour Potential health effects Acute toxicity: Harmful if swallowed. Irritation / corrosion: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. Potential environmental effects Aquatic toxicity: Acutely harmful for fish. Acutely harmful for aquatic invertebrates. Acutely toxic for aquatic plants. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients CAS Number Content (W/W) Hazardous ingredients 31717-87-0 40.5 % dodemorph acetate
Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 2/7 100-41-4 >= 3.0 - <= 7.0 % ethylbenzene 1330-20-7 >= 15.0 - <= 40.0 % Xylene 4. First-Aid Measures General advice: Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. If difficulties occur: Obtain medical attention. Show container, label and/or safety data sheet to physician. If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician. If on skin: Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If in eyes: Hold eyelids open to facilitate rinsing. Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. If swallowed: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention required. Note to physician Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Flash point: 37.2 C (Directive 92/69/EEC, A.9) Autoignition: 328 C (Directive 92/69/EEC, A.15) Upper explosion limit: not determined Self-ignition temperature: 328 C (Directive 92/69/EEC, A.15) Suitable extinguishing media: foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray Hazards during fire-fighting: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing. Further information: Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Use personal protective clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Remove contaminated clothes, undergarments and shoes immediately. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil.
Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 3/7 Cleanup: Cleaning operations should be carried out only while wearing breathing apparatus. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Collect waste in suitable containers, which can be labeled and sealed. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations. For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr). For large amounts: Dike spillage. Pump off product. 7. Handling and Storage Handling General advice: No special measures necessary if stored and handled correctly. Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Protection against fire and explosion: Substance/product is flammable. Vapours may form explosive mixture with air. Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should be kept handy. Storage General advice: Keep away from heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Protect against moisture. Store protected against freezing. Storage incompatibility: General advice: Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Segregate from acids. Temperature tolerance Protect from temperatures below: 0 C The product can crystallize below the limit temperature. Protect from temperatures above: 30 C Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time. 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Users of a pesticidal product should refer to the product label for personal protective equipment requirements. Components with workplace control parameters Xylene OSHA PEL 100 ppm 435 mg/m3 ; ACGIH TWA value 100 ppm ; STEL value 150 ppm ; Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear the following respiratory protection if exposure limits may be exceeded: Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) respirator as necessary. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves, Suitable materials, rubber, plastic Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Body protection: light protective clothing
Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 4/7 General safety and hygiene measures: The statements on personal protective equipment in the instructions for use apply when handling crop-protection agents in final-consumer packing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. Wash soiled clothing immediately. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: liquid Odour: faint specific odour Odour threshold: No data available. Colour: buff to orange ph value: 5.1-5.4 ( 10 g/l, 23 C) crystallization temperature: approx. -3 C Vapour pressure: 10 mbar ( 20 C) 60 mbar ( 50 C) Density: approx. 0.969 ( 22 C) (Directive 92/69/EEC, A.3) g/cm3 Relative density: 0.969 ( 22 C) (Directive 84/449/EEC, A.3) Bulk density: dropped Vapour density: not determined Partitioning coefficient not applicable n-octanol/water (log Pow): Viscosity, dynamic: 19.53 mpa.s ( 20 C) (OECD 114) 8.76 mpa.s ( 40 C) (OECD 114) Viscosity, kinematic: 20.15 mm2/s ( 20 C) (OECD 114) 9.21 mm2/s ( 40 C) (OECD 114) Solubility in water: emulsifiable 10. Stability and Reactivity Conditions to avoid: Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid prolonged storage. Avoid electro-static discharge. Avoid contamination. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Avoid extreme temperatures. Substances to avoid: acids Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Thermal decomposition: not determined Oxidizing properties: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing. 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity Oral: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 423)
Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 5/7 Inhalation: Type of value: LC50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: approx. 5.5 mg/l (OECD Guideline 403) Exposure time: 4 h An aerosol was tested. Dermal: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: > 4,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402) Irritation / corrosion Skin: Species: rabbit Result: Irritant. Method: OECD Guideline 404 Eye: Species: rabbit Result: Risk of serious damage to eyes. Method: OECD Guideline 405 Sensitization: Guinea pig maximization test Species: guinea pig Result: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. Method: OECD Guideline 406 The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure or composition. Genetic toxicity Information on: dodemorph acetate No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with microorganisms and mammalian cell culture. The substance was not mutagenic in a test with mammals. Carcinogenicity Information on: dodemorph acetate In long-term studies in rats and mice in which the substance was given by feed, a carcinogenic effect was not observed. Reproductive toxicity Information on: dodemorph acetate The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect. Development: Information on: Xylene A teratogenic potential cannot be excluded. 12. Ecological Information Fish
Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 6/7 Acute: OECD 203; ISO 7346; 92/69/EEC, C.1 Flow through. Oncorhynchus mykiss/lc50 (96 h): approx. 10.4 mg/l Aquatic invertebrates Acute: Directive 92/69/EEC, C.2 static Daphnia magna/ec50 (48 h): 14.14 mg/l Aquatic plants Toxicity to aquatic plants: Guideline 92/69/EEC, C.3 static green algae/ec50 (72 h): 8.6 mg/l Guideline 92/69/EEC, C.3 static green algae/ec50 (96 h): 12.7 mg/l Microorganisms Toxicity to microorganisms: OECD Guideline 209 static activated sludge, domestic, adapted/ec50 (3 h): 90.4 mg/l The ecological data given are those of the active ingredient. 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of substance: See product label for disposal and recycling instructions. 14. Transport Information Land transport TDG Hazard class: 3 Packing group: III ID number: UN 1993 Hazard label: Proper shipping name: 3, EHSM FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains XYLENE, DODEMORPH ACETATE) Sea transport IMDG Hazard class: 3 Packing group: III ID number: UN 1993 Hazard label: 3, EHSM Marine pollutant: Proper shipping name: YES FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains XYLENE, DODEMORPH ACETATE) Air transport IATA/ICAO
Revision date : 2012/05/10 Page: 7/7 Hazard class: 3 Packing group: III ID number: UN 1993 Hazard label: 3 Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains XYLENE, DODEMORPH ACETATE) 15. Regulatory Information Federal Regulations Registration status: Crop Protection DSL, CA released / listed Chemical DSL, CA released; restriction on quantity / not listed WHMIS does not apply to this product. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR. 16. Other Information Recommended use: fungicide We support worldwide Responsible Care initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products. MSDS Prepared by: BASF NA Product Regulations msds@basf.com BASF HOTLINE (800) 454 COPE (2673) MSDS Prepared on: 2012/05/10 END OF DATA SHEET