THIRAM 750 WP

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

advice immediately. Advise to Physician:

Principle Routes of Exposure

Tetramethylthiuram disulfide is the methyl analog of ant- Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Consumption of abuse. Consumption of small amounts of alcohol and alcohol and acute or chronic Thiram exposure will cause acute or chronic tetramethylthiuram disulfide exposure will similar effects as ant-abuse. cause similar effects as ant-abuse. These include Eye contact: palpitations, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and shortness Direct contact with eyes, cause moderate irritation. of breath. Prohibit ethyl alcohol in all forms for at least 10 into water courses (or public waters) to be reported days. immediately to the Police and to the Department of Treat symptomatically and supportively. Water/Environmental Affairs. If ingested, give Syrup of Ipecac, followed by one to two Occupational spill: glasses of water to induce vomiting. Following emesis, For dry spills, shovel up and sweep up with damp earth or administer 30 to 50 g of activated charcoal to bind the sand or other suitable absorbents, taking care not to raise toxicant. Follow charcoal with 0.25 g/kg body weight of a dust cloud. Place the material into a labeled, clean, dry sodium or magnesium sulphate, to remove toxicant by container and cover for subsequent disposal; and store in catharsis. a safe place to await proper disposal. All contaminated cleaning materials should be placed in closable 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES receptacles. In situations where product comes in contact with water, Fire and explosion hazard: contain contaminated water for later disposal. Do not flush Product is not flammable. spilled material into drains. Do not contaminate water Special Hazards: while cleaning equipment or disposing of wastes. Keep In fire situations or exposure to heat, toxic oxides of spectators away and upwind. nitrogen and oxides of sulfur can be released. Extinguishing agents: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Extinguish small fires with carbon dioxide, dry powder, or alcohol-resistant foam. Water spray can be used for Handling: cooling of unaffected stock, but avoid water coming in Remove sources of naked flame or sparks. Avoid contact contact with the product. Contain water used for fire with eyes and skin and inhalation of dust and fumes. Use fighting for later disposal. Avoid the accumulation of with adequate ventilation or mechanical dust extraction polluted run-off from the site. should be provided. Contact with the product may cause