IFAX 800 DS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Administration of gastric lavage or Toxicity class: WHO III (a.i); EPA IV (formulation). A low oxygen should be performed by qualified medical toxicity fungicide. personnel. ADI: 0.03 mg/kg b.w. Advice to physician: No specific antidotes are available NOAEL Long-term feeding studies 5 mg/kg b.w against dithiocarbamate poisoning. If a large amount of

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin and eye contact, Mancozeb has been ingested in the last few hours, and if ingestion and inhalation. copious vomiting has not already occurred, the stomach must be emptied and steps taken to limit gastrointestinal absorption. If the patient is fully alert and nervous system discharges into water courses (or public waters) to be depression is not anticipated, oral administration of Syrup reported immediately to the Police and to the Department of Ipecac is probably the best way to empty the stomach. of Water/Environmental Affairs. If contact with the toxicant has been minimal, Occupational spill: Remove all sources of flames and administration of charcoal without the cathartic, followed by sparks. For dry spills, shovel up and sweep up with damp careful observation of the patient, probably represent earth or sand or other suitable absorbents, taking care not optimal management. to raise a dust cloud. Place the material into a labelled, clean, dry container and cover for subsequent disposal; 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and store in a safe place to await proper disposal. All contaminated cleaning materials should be placed in Fire hazard and explosion hazard: Avoid heat or flame. closable receptacles. In situations where product comes Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Dusts at in contact with water, contain contaminated water for later sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with disposal. Do not flush spilled material into drains. Do not air. contaminate water while cleaning equipment or disposing Unusual Hazards: Pesticides particulates can become of wastes. Keep spectators away and upwind. airborne. Combustion generates toxic fumes of hydrogen sulphide, carbon disulfide, sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS and carbon oxides. Extinguishing agents Extinguish fires with carbon Handling Wear appropriate protective equipment when dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam. Avoid handling the product. Do not handle material near food, water coming in contact with the product. feed or drinking water. Avoid contact with eyes, prolonged Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. Avoid contact with skin, and inhalation of dust and vapour. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off from the site. high concentrations of dust in air and accumulation of dust Firefighting: Remove spectators from surrounding area. on equipment. An airborne dust of this material can create Isolate the fire area and evacuate downwind. Use a a dust explosion. Use with adequate ventilation to control recommended extinguishing agent for the type of dust and reduce exposure to vapours. Protect all surrounding fire. equipment from explosions. Fight fire from maximum distance and use unmanned Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, hose holder or monitor nozzles. Contain fire control smoking, or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately agents for later disposal. Do not scatter the material. if the product gets inside. Then wash skin thoroughly Remove container from fire area if possible and without using a non-abrasive soap and put on clean clothing. Do risk. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off from the not apply directly to areas where surface water is present, site. Avoid pollution of waterways. or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Avoid inhaling hazardous vapours. Keep upwind. Water used to clean equipment must be disposed of Personal protective equipment: Fire-fighters and others correctly to avoid contamination. Local regulations should that may be exposed should wear full chemical protective be complied with. clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. See Storage: Store the product in its original labelled section 8 for recommendations regarding Exposure container in cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat, Controls/Personal Protection. Fire may produce irritating sparks and other sources of ignition. No smoking is or poisonous vapours (toxic oxides of carbon, nitrogen and allowed. Protect the product from temperatures below 0 sulphur) of combustion. 0C and above 500C. Product is combustible and do not Procedures: Transfer spilled material to suitable ignite. Do not allow the product to become wet or containers for recovery or disposal. Keep dust to a overheated in storage, decomposition, impaired activity or minimum. Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal fire may result. Do not store bagged product more than 3 sewers and open bodies of water. pallets high. Loose bags should not be stacked more than