PENCONAZOLE 200 EW

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

avoid water coming in contact with the product. Use as little water as possible. Use spray or fog. Solid stream Toxicity class: WHO (a.i.) III (Table 5). may cause spreading. Contain water used for fire fighting Main hazard: Irritating to the eyes and skin. This product for later disposal. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run- is slightly hazardous. Due to the solvent, xylene present in off from the site. Firefighting: Remove spectators from surrounding area. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Isolate the fire area and evacuate downwind. Use a recommended extinguishing agent for the type of Handling: Do not use near source of sparks or open surrounding fire. Fight fire from maximum distance and flame. Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles. Contain Irritating to eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and fire control agents for later disposal. Avoid inhaling skin, and inhalation of spray and vapour. Use with hazardous vapours and fumes from burning materials. adequate ventilation. Wash hands before eating, drinking, Keep upwind. Remove container from fire area if chewing gum, smoking, or using the toilet. Operators possible and without risk. Water can be used to cool should change and wash clothing daily. Remove clothing unaffected containers but must be contained for later immediately if the insecticide gets inside. Then wash skin disposal. Dyke fire control water for later disposal. Do not thoroughly using a non-abrasive soap and put on clean scatter the material. Avoid pollution of waterways. clothing. Do not apply directly to areas where surface Do not use high volume water jet, due to contamination water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high risk. Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. water mark. Water used to clean equipment must be Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off from the site. disposed of correctly to avoid contamination. Personal protective equipment Fire may produce

Storage

Do not store near sources of sparks, flame or harmful combustion products (traces of hydrogen cyanide heat. Keep under lock and key and out of reach of and oxides of nitrogen and carbon). Fire fighters and unauthorised persons, children and animals. Store in its others that may be exposed should wear full protective original labelled container in isolated, dry, cool and well- clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. ventilated area. Not to be stored next to foodstuffs and water supplies. Local regulations should be complied with. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE)