Bayer Environmental Science

SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC

RESIGEN EC BOTE 33203 12X1L PH

Version 1 / F Revision Date: 08.04.2004

102000003299 Print Date: 09.11.2004

  1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Information

Trade nameRESIGEN EC BOTE 33203 12X1L PH

Product code (UVP)05947987

Product codeAE F032639 04 EC36 A1

Specification33203

UsageInsecticide

CompanyBayer Environmental Science

16, Rue Jean-Marie Leclair

69009 Lyon

France

Emergency telephone number: +33(0)4.72.85.25.25

Telefax : +33(0)4.72.85.27.99

Numero INRS: +33(0)1.45.42.59.59

  1. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical nature

Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)

S-Bloallethrin/Permethrin/PBO 0.78.18.7.16.8% w/w

Hazardous components

Chemical Name / CAS-No 7
EINECS-No / Symbol(s) / R-phrase(s) / Concentration[%]
S-Bioallethrin / 28434-00-6
249-013-5 / Xn, N / R20/22
R50/53 / 0.78
Permethrin / 52645-53-1
258-067-9 / Xn / R22 / 18.70
Piperonyl Butoxide / 51-03-6
200-076-7 / N / R50/53 / 16,60
Dodecyl benzene sulphonate, calcium salt / 26264-06-2
247-557-8 / Xi / R38,r41 / >5.00-<25.00
Leo-Butanol / 78-83-1
201-148-0 / Xi / R10, R37/38,
R41, R67 / >1.00-<5.00
Nonylphenol ethoxylate / 9016-45-9 / Xi / R41, R53 / >1.00-<5.00
Odourless Kerosine / 64742-47-8 / Xn / R65, R66 / >25.00-<50.00
  1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Risk advice to man and the environment

Flammable.

Irritating to eyes.

Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

  1. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice

Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safety.

Inhalation

Move the patient to fresh air and keep at rest. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Skin contact

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash on immediately with soap and plenty of water. After skin contact. Apply Vitamin E cream or simple toilet milks. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.

Eye contact

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.

Notes to physician

Symptoms

Local; After skin contact; paresthesia (local), May cause skin and eye irritation, Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms, irritation, cough.

Symptoms

Systemic, excitement, gastrointestinal discomfort, tremor, dizziness, headache, listlessness, nausea and vomiting, epigastrio pain, muscular fasciculation of limbs, unconsciousness, convulsions and coma (very high doses)

Risks

This product/preparation contains a pyrethroid.

Must NOT be confused with organophosphorus compounds.

Risk of product entering the lungs on vomiting after ingestion.

Treatment

Local treatment:

Initial treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.

After eye contact: Instillation of local anaesthetic drops e.g. 1% Amethocaine Hydrocloride eye drops. Give Analgesics as necessary.

Treatment

Systemic treatment

Endotracheal intubation should be done and gastric lavage performed, followed by administration of charcoal. Monitoring of respiratory and cardiac functions

ECG – monitoring (Electrocardiogram)

Check for pulmonary oedema in event of inhalation.

Keep airway clear, administer artificial respiration if necessary

Against convulsions: Give diazepam: for adults 5-10 mg intravenously as necessary until fully sedated; for children 2.5mg l.v.

There is no antidote

Contraindication: atropine

Contraindication; derivatives of adrenaline

Recovery: Spontaneous.

  1. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Water spray

Alcohol-resistant foam

Dry powder

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

High volume water jet

Specific hazards during fire fighting

In case of fire the evolution of dangerous gases is possible.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Further Information

Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise cool containers with water in order to avoid pressure being built up due to heat.

Whenever possible, contain fire-fighting water by bounding area with sand or earth.

  1. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surface.

When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.

Environmental precautions

Keep people and animals away.

Do not discharge into the drains/surface water/groundwater.

Methods for cleaning up

Take up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth or a proprietary absorbent material).

Transfer collected material to heavy duty plastic drums and keep safe for disposal.

Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations.

Additional advice

Information regarding safe handling, see section 7.

Information regarding personal protective equipment see section 8

Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.

Check also for any local site procedures.

  1. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Advice on safe handling

No specific precautions required when handling unopened packs/ containers; follow relevant manual handling advice.

Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

The product is flammable

Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Storage

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.

Further information on storage conditions

Keep away from direct sunlight

Protect against frost.

Advice on common storage

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Storage stability

Storage temperature

Suitable materials

Keep in original packaging, tightly closed.

  1. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protectionShort term: filter apparatus, Filter A

Hand protectionChemical resistant gloves

PVC or nitrile rubber gloves

Eye protectionChemical resistant goggles must be worn

Skin and body protectionLight protective clothing, PVC

PVC boots

Hygiene measures

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke

Remove soiled clothing immediately

Remove soaked clothing immediately

Clean hands and face at work intervals and after work

Work in an adequately ventilated room.

  1. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Form Liquid

Colour amber

Odour characteristic

Safety data

Flash point48oC

Ignition temperature230oC

The data relate to the solvent.

Upper explosion limit13,00 % (V)

The data relate to the solvent

R66Repeated exposure may causes skin, dryness or cracking.

R67Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

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