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Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
230 Cambridge Science Park Milton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0WB Great Britain Emergency telephone number 0800-220876 (UK 24 hr) 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Water dispersible granules (WG) Fenamidone/Mancozeb 10:50% WG Hazardous components
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Irritating to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation

Skin contact
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion
Obtain medical attention. Rinse out mouth and give water in small gulps to drink.
Notes to Physician

Symptoms
eye and mucous membrane irritation, dermatitis More severe effects if alcohol is consumed.
Treatment
There is no specific antidote. Treat symptomatically. Follow-up measures: Strict abstinence from alcohol for 1 - 2 weeks, due to Antabuse effect. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Flood the product with plenty of water. foam dry powder Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
Specific hazards during fire fighting
In the event of fire the following can be released: carbon monoxide (CO) nitrogen oxides (NOx) Sulphur oxides Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Further information
Contain the spread of the fire-fighting media. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces. When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke. Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC Environmental Precautions
Do not discharge into the drains/surface water/groundwater. If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local water company immediately. If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the Environment Agency (emergency telephone number 0800 807060). Methods for Cleaning Up
Pick up and fill the product into a tightly closed container. Use approved industrial vacuum cleaner for removal. Additional Advice
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8. Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling

Advice on safe handling
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Avoid dust formation. Advice on protection against fire and explosion Care should be taken to avoid formation of dust from abraded granules. Requirements for storage areas and containers Keep away from heat. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. The storage temperature should lie between 0 °C and 30 °C, maximum up to 50 °C. aluminium composite film (min. 0,007 mm Aluminium) 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Amendment)
Regulations 2004). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal
protective equipment wherever practicable. Refer also to COSHH Essentials.

Components with workplace control parameters

Engineering measures
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Personal protective equipment
Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC Wear respirator conforming to EN149FFP1. Respiratory protection should only be used to control residual risk of short duration activities, when all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to reduce exposure at source e.g. containment and/or local extract ventilation. Always follow respirator manufacturer's instructions regarding wearing and maintenance. Wear CE Marked (or equivalent) nitrile rubber gloves (minimum thickness 0,40 mm). Wash when contaminated. Dispose of when contaminated inside, when perforated or when contamination outside cannot be removed. Wash hands always before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. Wear goggles conforming to EN166 (Field of Use 5 or equivalent). Wear standard coverall and type 3 suit. Wear two layers of clothing wherever possible. Polyester/cotton or cotton overalls should be worn under chemical protection suit and should be professionally laundered frequently. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
dry free flowable water dispersible granules Safety data
The product has been shown not to be oxidising in a test following Directive 67/548/EEC (Method A17, oxidising properties). 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
May self heat in case of storage in mass at high temperature. No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions. Stable under normal conditions. Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Slight irritant effect - does not require labelling. (rabbit) sensitizing (guinea pig) OECD Test Guideline 406, Magnusson & Kligman test 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
LC50 (Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)) 0.23 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 0.15 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h IC50 (Scenedesmus subspicatus) 0.66 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
In accordance with current regulations may be taken to waste disposal site or incineration plant, after consultation with site operator and/or with the responsible authority. Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of the Environment Agency in the UK).
Contaminated packaging
Small containers (< 10 l or < 10 kg) should be rinsed thoroughly using an integrated pressure rinsing device, or, by manually rinsing three times. Add washings to sprayer at time of filling. Dispose of empty and cleaned packaging safely. Large containers (> 25 l or > 25 kg) should not be rinsed or re-used for any other purpose. Return large containers to supplier. Follow advice on product label and/or leaflet.
Waste key for the unused product
020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID/ADNR
Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC UN 3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. UK 'Carriage' Regulations
UN 3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3 and any subsequent amendments. Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: May cause sensitization by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC UK REGULATIONS: The labelling information below is that which has been approved under 'The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986' and/or 'Part III of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985' and/or 'Plant Protection Product Regulations 1999' and any subsequent amendments and may differ from that indicated by any toxicological and/or other testing otherwise indicated in this 'Safety Data Sheet'. Symbol(s) Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. WHO-classification: III (Slightly hazardous) 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2: May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and transport of the product. It is not intended to apply to the use of the product for which purposes the product label and any appropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licenses, consents or approvals complied with. The requirements or recommendations of any relevant site or working procedure, system or policy in force or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or product should take precedence over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet where there is a difference in the information given. The information provided in this safety data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No liability will be accepted for any injury, loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account Bayer CropScience SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC of information or advice contained in this safety data sheet. Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions.

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