Material safety data sheet Profenofos 50% EC

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1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF COMPANY & PRODUCT Product Name : Chemical Name : O-(4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-O-ethyl-s-propyl phosphorothioate Brand Name : PROFKEL Users : Insecticide Molecular Formula : C11H15BrClO3PS Manufacturer : CROP LIFE SCIENCE LTD. Address : Plot No. 5165, 5166, 5151, G.I.D.C., Ankleshwar Gujarat, India Tele Fax Number : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name Cas # Percent Or Content(W/W) Profenofos a.i % W/W Other ingredients % W/W 3. HEALTH HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Skin May cause sensitization by skin contact. Inhalation Moderately toxic. May lead to nausea, dizziness and loss of consciousness. Eye irritation Moderate irritant. Respiratory system the offensive odour of this product may cause nausea. Poisoning system this product is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Principle routes of exposure are skin contact and inhalation. Poisoning symptoms typical of Organophosphorous pesticides include nausea, diarrhea, dripping nose and mouth, excessive salivation, stomach cramps, excessive sweating, trembling, loss of muscle co-ordination, muscular twitches, weakness, mental confusion, blurred vision, breathing difficulties and rapid pulse. Page 1 of 6

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes If product gets in eyes, hold eyes open, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. If poisoning occurs give atropine tablets as above. Skin If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If poisoning occurs, give atropine tablets as above. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If swallowed give one atropine tablet every five minutes until dryness of the mouth occurs. Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered. If poisoning occurs give atropine tablets as above. Note to physician Treat as a cholinesterase inhibitor. Antidote Atropine Sulphate is antidote. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES This product is flammable, non-explosive and is combustible. Extinguish warehouse and factory fires using fine-water spray, fog or foam. During a fire, this product may release smoke and hazardous decomposition products. When fighting a major fire, wear a SCBA and structural fire-fighters uniform. Do not allow fire-water to enter drains. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES In case of spill or leak Procedure for spill In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to: Avoid eye and skin contact Avoid contamination of waterways Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Do not smoke. 1. Keep all bystanders away 2. Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves 3. Re-position any leaking containers so as to minimize further leakage 4. Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (e.g. sand or soil) 5. Shovel the absorbed material into drums and top with hydrated lime 6. Disposal of the absorbed material will be as per the local environmental regulations 7. Decontaminate the spill area with hydrated lime scattered over the spill prior to rinsing off with water. Page 2 of 6

3 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Breathing Protection A respirator is not normally required when handling this substance. Use effective engineering controls to comply with occupational exposure limits. Eye protection where eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Skin Protection Where contact is likely, wear chemical resistant (such as nitrile or butyl) gloves, coveralls, socks and chemical resistant footwear. To overhead exposure, wear chemical resistant headgear. Ingestion Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Light yellow to brown Colour liquid Odour Pungent, like garlic or cooked onions Flash point >48 C Boiling point >180 C Density 1.23 to gm/cc at 30 C Vapor pressure 1 x C Kow log = 4.44 Flammability Flammable Specific Gravity/Density (20 C) Solubility In water 20 mg/l (20 C), readily miscible with most organic solvents Stability Relatively stable under neutral and slightly acidic conditions. Unstable under alkaline conditions; on hydrolysis DT50 (calc.) (20 C) 93 d (ph 5), 14.5 d (ph 7), 5.7 h (ph 9) Page 3 of 6

4 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to avoid Stable under standard conditions. Will not occur. Flame, heat, ignition sources and strong oxidizers. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Oral Toxicity Acute Dermal Toxicity Acute Inhalation Eye Irritation Skin Irritant Skin sensitization Other Information LD50 (rats) 358 mg/kg LD50 (Rats) 3300 mg/kg b.w LC50 (rats) : >3.0 mg/l Rabbit: Moderate irritant Rabbit: minimal irritant Guinea pig: Non-sensitizer Cholinesterase inhibitor, Non-carcinogenic and Non-mutagenic. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Birds Fish Bees Acute oral LC50 (8 d) for Mallard ducks: mg/kg Japanese quail: >1000 mg/kg Bobwhite quail: mg/kg LC50 (96 h) for Bluegill Sunfish 0.3 mg/l Rainbow trout 0.08 mg/l Crucial carp 0.09 mg/l Highly toxic to bees. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers and residues according to local, state and federal health and environmental regulations. Page 4 of 6

5 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Rail/Road (RID/ADR) Proper Shipper Name : ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC Class : 6.1(3) UN No. : 3017 Packing Group : III Sea (IMDG Code) Proper Shipper Name : ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC Class : 6.1(3) UN No. : 3017 Packing Group : III Marine Pollutant : Yes Air (ICAO/IATA) Proper Shipper Name : ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC Class : 6.1(3) UN No. : 3017 Packing Group : III Packing Instructions : Packing instructions on sea: P001 Packing instructions on air: Y611/ REGULATORY INFORMATION EU- Classification Hazard Xn N Harmful Dangerous for the environment Symbol Special Risks (R-Phrases) R10 Flammable R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms R57 Toxic to bees R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed Safety Advice (S- Phrases) S2 Keep out of the reach of children S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs S20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke S24 Avoid contact with skin S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water Page 5 of 6

6 International WHO Toxicity Classification S37 S46 S61 S62 II and soap Wear suitable gloves If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible Moderately hazardous 16. OTHER INFORMATION The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall we be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Page 6 of 6