Difazol 25 EC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES: - Suitable extinguishing Extinguishing media - small fires media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Extinguishing media - large fires Alcohol-resistant foam Extinguishing media which Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter must not be used for safety and spread fire. reasons: Specific hazards during As the product contains combustible organic fire fighting: components, fire will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion. Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Flash back possible over considerable distance. Special protective Wear full protective clothing and self-contained equipment for firefighters: breathing apparatus.

Further information

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. FIRST-AID MEAUSRES: General advice: Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling the emergency number, a poison control center or physician, or going for treatment. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Keep patient warm and at rest. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Immediate medical attention is required. Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Do not induce vomiting: contains petroleum distillates and/or aromatic solvents. Medical advice: There is no specific antidote available. Treat symptomatically. Do not induce vomiting: contains petroleum distillates and/or aromatic solvents. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Personal precautions: Refer to protective measures sections Environmental Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Precautionary statements

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Methods for cleaning Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible up: absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations Additional advice: If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. PERSONAL PROTECTION/SAFTETY: Components Exposure limit(s) Value type Source difenoconazole 8 mg/m3 8 h TWA SYNGENTA ENGINEERING MEASURES Containment and/or segregation is the most reliable technical protection measure if exposure cannot be eliminated. The extent of these protection measures depends on the actual risks in use. If airborne mists or vapors are generated, use local exhaust ventilation controls. Assess exposure and use any additional measures to keep airborne levels below any relevant exposure limit. Where necessary, seek additional occupational hygiene advice. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protective measures: The use of technical measures should always have priority over the use of personal protective equipment. When selecting personal protective equipment, seek appropriate professional advice. Personal protective equipment should be certified to appropriate standards. Respiratory A combination gas, vapor and particulate respirator may protection: be necessary until effective technical measures are installed. Protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Use a self-contained breathing apparatus in cases of emergency spills, when exposure levels are unknown, or under any circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. Hand protection: Chemical resistant gloves should be used. Gloves should be certified to an appropriate standard. Gloves should have a minimum breakthrough time that is appropriate to the duration of exposure. The breakthrough time of gloves varies according to the thickness, material and manufacturer. Gloves should be changed when breakthrough is suspected. Suitable material: Nitrile rubber Eye protection: If eye contact is possible, use tight-fitting chemical safety goggles and a face shield. Skin and body Assess the exposure and select chemical resistant clothing protection: based on the potential for contact and the permeation / penetration characteristics of the clothing material. Wash with soap and water after removing protective clothing. Decontaminate clothing before re-use, or use disposable equipment (suits, aprons, sleeves, boots, etc.) Wear as appropriate: impervious protective suit HANDLING AND STORAGE: HANDLING: Advice on safe handling : No special protective measures against fire required. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. For personal protection section

Storage

Requirements for No special storage conditions required. storage areas and Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well- containers: ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Other data: Physically and chemically stable for at least 2 years when stored in the original unopened sales container at ambient temperatures. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hazardous decomposition Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve products toxic and irritant vapors. Hazardous reactions None known. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Stable under normal conditions. PHYSICAL -CHEMICAL INFORMATION FOR PRODUCT: Appearance Yellow to brown liquid Odor Characteristic odor PH 6-9 Density 1.02 g/cm3 at 20 °C Emulsification Stable Properties Flash Point 47 oC ACUTE TOXICITY (IRRITATION, SENSITISATION ETC.) LD 50 mg/kg body weight Acute Toxicity Animal Technical Form Oral LD50 Rat 1453 mg/kg > 3442 mg/kg Dermal (LD50) Rat >2000mg/kg >2000 mg / kg Inhalation (LC50) Rat ≥ 3300 mg/m3 >5400 mg/m3 Skin irritation Rabbit >2010 mg/kg Moderate irritant Non-irritant Eye irritation Rabbit >2010 mg/kg Moderate irritant Non-irritant Skin sensitisation Guinea pig Non-sensitising ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: - Bioaccumulation : Difenoconazole has high potential to bioaccumulate. Stability in water : Difenoconazole is persistent in water Stability in soil : Difenoconazole is not persistent in soil. Mobility : Difenoconazole has low mobility in soil. Difenoconazole harmful to fish for Rainbow trout 0.8 mg/L Bluegill sunfish 1.2 mg/L Non toxic to bee LD50 (oral) >187 µg/bee; LC50 (contact) >100 µg/bee Non toxic to bird for mallard ducks LD50 >2150 mg/kg Disposal Considerations Engineering measures Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work- station location. Occupational Exposure Limits Exposure controls/personal protection Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling compounds and before eating, smoking, using lavatory, and at the end of day. Hygiene measures Skin and body