Mancozeb DF Fungicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Brown microgranules (DF & WDG), powder (WP) with a mild sulfurous musty odour. Health hazard, Inhalation Irritant (dust, mist), Sensitising, Environmental Hazard. Irritating to respiratory system. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. GHS Hazardous Chemical Information: Classified as a Hazardous Chemical to the Australian GHS Criteria.

Signal word

WARNING CAUTION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Sensitisation - Category 2 STOT – Single Exposure - Category 3 (respiratory irritation) Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Aquatic Env - Acute - Category 1

Hazard statements

May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, eye protection / face protection. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents / container in accordance with the Local, State & Federal EPA waste regulations. Dangerous Goods Information: Not subject to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code). See Special Provision SP AU01. (see Section 14.) IF transported by air (IATA Regs) or sea (IMDG Code) it classifies and is transported as: UN 3077 Class 9, Packing Group III, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (MANCOZEB 75% or 80%) MARINE POLLUTANT See Section 14. Note about Exemption Certificate VCAP-06-EXEMP CA 2011-222 for product marked as Dangerous Goods to be not transported as Dangerous Goods. Workplace Hazardous Substance IRRITANT, SENSITISER, HARMFUL, ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Irritating to respiratory system. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic organisms Poison Schedule S5

Potential Acute Health Effects

Swallowed May be harmful if swallowed. Unlikely to cause irritation of the digestive system. Eye May cause minor to moderate eye irritation. Skin May cause sensitisation by skin contact. May cause skin irritation which may include short term redness and itchiness. Inhaled Causes severe respiratory irritation as the dust or mist. Symptoms may include headache, extreme irritation of the nose and throat. (the microgranule form minimises these effects)

Potential chronic health

All Routes Mancozeb at high levels has caused birth defects in test animals, hind leg paralysis and an increased incidence of retinal atrophy related to old age. It has caused thyroid tumors in test animals, resulting from Ethylene Thiourea (ETU) formation. ETU, a possible trace contaminant and breakdown product of Mancozeb , primarily affects the thyroid. It has also caused other endocrine, liver and blood effects, tumours and birth defects in test animals. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.