Revision date : 2009/03/18 Page: 1/6 1. Substance/preparation and company identification Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666 BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673) Substance number: 000000024421 Molecular formula: [C16 H33 N11 S16 Zn3] x Synonyms: metiram 2. Hazardous ingredients Not WHMIS controlled. 3. Hazard identification Potential health effects See Product Label for additional precautionary statements. Sensitization: May cause sensitization by skin contact. Potential environmental effects Aquatic toxicity: Acutely toxic for aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Terrestrial toxicity: Acutely harmful to terrestrial organisms. 4. First-aid measures General advice: Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. If difficulties occur: Obtain medical attention. Show container, label and/or safety data sheet to physician. If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician.
Revision date : 2009/03/18 Page: 2/6 If on skin: Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If in eyes: Hold eyelids open to facilitate rinsing. Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. If swallowed: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention required. Note to physician Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. 5. Fire-fighting measures Flash point: Autoignition: Flammability: (Directive 84/449/EEC, A.10) not highly flammable Self-ignition temperature: 280 C (Directive 92/69/EEC, A.16) Risk of self-ignition when a large surface area is produced due to fine dispersion. Suitable extinguishing media: water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media, carbon dioxide Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing. Further information: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Use personal protective clothing. Avoid dust formation. Sources of ignition should be kept well clear. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Remove contaminated clothes, undergarments and shoes immediately. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Cleanup: Avoid raising dust. Cleaning operations should be carried out only while wearing breathing apparatus. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Collect waste in suitable containers, which can be labeled and sealed. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations. For small amounts: Sweep/shovel up. For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up.
Revision date : 2009/03/18 Page: 3/6 7. Handling and storage Handling General advice: Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure adequate ventilation. Protection against fire and explosion: Dust can form an explosive mixture with air. Storage General advice: Keep away from heat. Protect against moisture. Protect from direct sunlight. Storage incompatibility: General: Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Storage stability: Storage duration: 24 Months 8. Exposure controls and personal protection Users of a pesticidal product should refer to the product label for personal protective equipment requirements. Personal protective equipment RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS: Respiratory protection: Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) particulate respirator. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves, Suitable materials, rubber, plastic Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166) Body protection: Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust). General safety and hygiene measures: Avoid inhalation of dust. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store work clothing separately. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at the place of work. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. 9. Physical and chemical properties Form: granules Odour threshold: No data available. Colour: light brown ph value: approx. 6.9 ( 10 g/l, 20 C) Boiling point: The substance / product decomposes therefore not determined. Vapour pressure: negligible Density: 1.63 g/cm3 ( 20 C) (OECD Guideline 109)
Revision date : 2009/03/18 Page: 4/6 Bulk density: approx. 603-642 kg/m3 Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow): Viscosity, dynamic: Solubility in water: ( 20 C) dispersible 10. Stability and reactivity Minimum ignition energy: > 1.3 J Conditions to avoid: Temperature: > 30 degrees Celsius Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid humidity. Substances to avoid: acids, bases Hazardous reactions: Dust explosion hazard. Decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Thermal decomposition: > 350 C Possible thermal decomposition products: Hydrocarbons, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. If product is heated above decomposition temperature toxic vapours may be released. The substances mentioned are released above the stated temperature at atmospheric pressure. Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer. 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity Oral: LD50/rat/male/female: > 5,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 401) Inhalation: LC50/rat/male/female: > 2.71 mg/l / 4 h Dermal: LD50/rat/male/female: > 2,000 mg/kg Skin irritation: rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 404) Eye irritation : rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 405)
Revision date : 2009/03/18 Page: 5/6 Sensitization: modified Buehler test/guinea pig: sensitizing (OECD Guideline 406) Chronic toxicity Other information: Misuse can be harmful to health. 12. Ecological information Information on: Urotropine Information on: UFOXANE 3A Because of the n-octanol/water distribution coefficient (log Pow) accumulation in organisms is not to be expected. Information on: Wettol NT1 Information on: METIRAM WG Wet calculated dry Information on: SILICON SRE Environmental toxicity Acute and prolonged toxicity to fish: OPP 72-1 (EPA-Guideline) Flow through. Rainbow trout/lc50 (96 h): 0.955 mg/l OECD Guideline 203 Flow through. trout, brook/lc50 (96 h): approx. 5 mg/l EPA 72-1 Flow through. carp/lc50 (96 h): 16.3 mg/l Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: Directive 79/831/EEC static Daphnia magna/ec50 (48 h): 0.25-0.77 mg/l Toxicity to aquatic plants: OECD Guideline 201 static green algae/ec50 (72 h): 0.191 mg/l OECD Guideline 201 green algae/ec50 (72 h): 0.09 mg/l Other ecotoxicological advice: Do not discharge product into the environment without control. 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of substance: See product label for disposal and recycling instructions. Container disposal: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the same manner as the substance/product.
Revision date : 2009/03/18 Page: 6/6 14. Transport information Reference Bill of Lading 15. Regulatory information Federal Regulations Registration status: DSL, CA released / exempt WHMIS does not apply to this product. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR. 16. Other information Refer to product label for EPA registration number. Local contact information BASF Canada Product Safety prod_reg@basf.com is a registered trademark of BASF Canada or BASF SE END OF DATA SHEET