NEWZEB 480 SC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

medical advice. Ingestion: Toxicity class: Seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce vomiting WHO III, (Table 5); EPA IV. A low toxicity fungicide. without medical advice. Gargle with warm water. Never

Principle Routes of Exposure

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Skin and eye contact, ingestion and inhalation. Qualified medical personnel should perform administration of gastric lavage or oxygen. Advice to physician: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES No specific antidotes are available against dithiocarbamate poisoning. If a large amount of Mancozeb has been Personal precautions: Do not breathe in dusts or fumes. ingested in the last few hours, and if copious vomiting has Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For personal protection not already occurred, the stomach must be emptied and see Section 8 and see section 4 regarding First Aid steps taken to limit gastrointestinal absorption. If the Measures when exposed to material during clean-up patient is fully alert and nervous system depression is not operations. anticipated, oral administration of Syrup of Ipecac is Environmental precautions: Do not allow entering probably the best way to empty the stomach. drains or watercourses. Spillage or uncontrolled If contact with the toxicant has been minimal, discharges into water courses (or public waters) to be administration of charcoal without the cathartic, followed by reported immediately to the Police and to the Department careful observation of the patient, probably represent of Water/Environmental Affairs. optimal management. Occupational spill: Remove all sources of flames and sparks. For dry spills, shovel up and sweep up with damp 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES earth or sand or other suitable absorbents, taking care not to raise a dust cloud. Place the material into a labeled, Fire hazard and explosion hazard: Avoid heat or flame. clean, dry container and cover for subsequent disposal; Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Dusts at and store in a safe place to await proper disposal. All sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with contaminated cleaning materials should be placed in air. The minimum ignition temperature of dust cloud is 310 closable receptacles. OC. The minimum ignition temperature of dust layer is 132 In situations where product comes in contact with water, OC. contain contaminated water for later disposal. Do not flush Unusual Hazards: Pesticides particulates can become spilled material into drains. Do not contaminate water airborne. Combustion generates toxic fumes of hydrogen while cleaning equipment or disposing of wastes. Keep sulfide, carbon disulfide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and spectators away and upwind. carbon oxides. Extinguishing agents: Extinguish fires with carbon 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam. Avoid water coming in contact with the product. Handling: Wear appropriate protective equipment when Contain water used for firefighting for later disposal. Avoid handling the product. Do not handle material near food, the accumulation of polluted run-off from the site. feed or drinking water. Avoid contact with eyes, prolonged Fire-fighting: Remove spectators from surrounding area. contact with skin, and inhalation of dust and vapour. Avoid Isolate the fire area and evacuate downwind. Use a high concentrations of dust in air and accumulation of dust recommended extinguishing agent for the type of on equipment. An airborne dust of this material can create surrounding fire. a dust explosion. Use with adequate ventilation to control Fight fire from maximum distance and use unmanned dust and reduce exposure to vapours. Protect all hose holder or monitor nozzles. Contain fire control equipment from explosions. agents for later disposal. Do not scatter the material. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, Remove container from fire area if possible and without smoking, or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately risk. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off from the if the product gets inside. Then wash skin thoroughly site. Avoid pollution of waterways. using a non-abrasive soap and put on clean clothing. Do Avoid inhaling hazardous vapours. Keep upwind. not apply directly to areas where surface water is present, Personal protective equipment: Fire-fighters and others or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. that may be exposed should wear full chemical protective Water used to clean equipment must be disposed of clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. See correctly to avoid contamination. Local regulations should section 8 for recommendations regarding Exposure be complied with. Controls/Personal Protection. Fire may produce irritating Storage: Store the product in its original labeled container or poisonous vapours (toxic oxides of carbon, nitrogen and in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks sulphur) of combustion. and other sources of ignition. No smoking is allowed. Procedures: Transfer spilled material to suitable Protect the product from temperatures below 0 0C and containers for recovery or disposal. Keep dust to a above 49 0C. Product is combustible therefore do not minimum. Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal ignite. Do not allow the product to become wet or sewers and open bodies of water. overheated in storage, decomposition, impaired activity or fire may result. Do not store bagged product more than 3 pallets high. Loose bags should not be stacked more than Stable for 2 years under normal, dry storage conditions in 2 x 2 x 2 meters. Check for hot containers and unopened packages. The product is stable after 14 days immediately remove to open areas for disposal. Do not at 54 oC (accelerated storage test). store next to food, feed and water supplies. Keep out of reach of unauthorized persons, children and animals. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Avoid breaking the containers, spillage or leaks. Comply with the local regulations. Stability: Considered stable in unopened original packages, under normal, dry storage conditions. Slowly