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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

WARNING Carcinogenicity Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1

Hazard statements

H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents and packaging as indicated in Section 13 of this SDS. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Beige coloured suspension. Odour: Characteristic odour.

Health hazards

Iprodione is not harmful by ingestion, with reported oral LD50 values of 3500 mg/kg in rats, 4000 mg/kg in mice, and greater than 4400 mg/kg in rabbits. No dermal toxic effects were noted at doses of over 2500 mg/kg in the rat and at 1000 mg/kg in the rabbit, indicating slight toxicity by this route. Inhalation toxicity is also low for this compound. The 4-hour inhalation LC50 for Iprodione is greater than 3.3 mg/L in the rat. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.