SECTION 1 -
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, transportation and spills)
(800) 900-4044 (Poison Control Center, human health)
(800) 345-4735 (ASPCA,animal health)
COMPANY ADDRESS:
TopPro SPECIALTIES P.O. BOX 772099 Memphis, TN 38117 (A unit of BASF Corp. and Micro Flo Co.)
PRODUCT NAME
CHEMICAL NAME
FORMULA
CHEMICAL FAMILY
PRODUCT CODE
Basamid Granular Soil Fumigant
Dazomet
C(5)H(10)N(2)S(2)
Thiadiazine
EPA Peg. No. 7969-99-51036
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION. INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
Dazomet 99.0 533-74-4 Not est. Not est.
Inerts I 1.0 I N/A I - -
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White/yellowish solid
ODOR: Characteristic
BOILING/MELTING POINT: 104 °C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.6 - 0.8 kg/L
pH: N/D
VAPOR PRESSURE mmHg Q 20 C: 0.0000058 mbar
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble
SECTION 4 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD
FLASHPOINT (method): 93 °C FLAMMABLE LIMITS (LFL-UFL): N/D FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Can form flammable dust/air CO(2) unsuitable extinguishing media following can be given off in a fire: oxides. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray, foam or dry chemical extinguishing media. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear.
mixture @ 30 g/m (3) air.
due to dust explosion hazard. The
toxic gases, sulphur dioxides, nitrogen
SECTION 5 -
HEALTH DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Oral LD50 (rat) -
Dermal LD50 (rat)
Inhalation LCSo(rat)(4 hr) -
Oral LD,, (rabbit) -
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) -
Eye Irritation (rabbit) -
Skin Irritation (rabbit) -
Basamid® Granular is not a hydrolysis product, has bee
519 mg/kg
- >2000 mg/kg
8.4 mg/L
120 mg/kg
7000 mg/kg
not irritating
not irritating
sensitizer; however, methyl isothiocyanate, a n shown to be sensitizing in animal testing.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: May be fatal if swallowed. Do not breathe vapor or dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Prolonged exposure may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. The gases released during the degradation of this product in soil are irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Do not drink alcoholic beverages before, during, or after working with this product.
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: Animals fed 40 ppm Basamid for two years exhibited liver effects. Rats fed 10 ppm for two years exhibited kidney necrosis.
EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED
information found for this mixture.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
IF SWALLOWED - Call a giving two glasses of vomit is clear. Do unconscious person.
IF IN EYES - Immediately flush eyes with large attention.
IF ON SKIN water. Obtain medical attention for irritation. IF INHALED - Assist respiration as needed.
irritation.
WARNING: Do product.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN - Treat symptomatically.
BY EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL: No
physician or Poison Control Center. Induce vomiting by warm water and touching back of throat. Repeat until not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
amounts of water and get medical
Immediately flush affected areas with large amounts of soap and
Obtain medical atten
not drink alcoholic before, during,
or after working
No known specific antidote.
SECTION 6 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
Unstable in water.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Flammable dust/air mixtures can form @ 30 g/m(3) air.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: CO, CO(2), NOx, SO(2).
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
CORROSIVE TO METAL: No
OXIDIZER: No
Avoid moisture and excessive
SECTION 7 - PERSONAL PROTECTION
tion for
with this
temperatures.
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS: Refer to the Product Label and Directions for Use attached to the product for Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA Worker Protection Standard in 40 CFR Part 170. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Supplied air respirators should be worn if large quantities of dust are generated or prolonged exposure possible. EYE PROTECTION - Chemical goggles when respirator does protection. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - Gloves, long sleeved shirt, and slacks. VENTILATION - Whenever possible, engineering controls should be used to minimize the need for personal protective equipment.
not provide eye
SECTION 8 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY: (For formulated product)
This product is toxic to algae and fish. Apply this product only as specified
on the label.
96 hour LC,,, Bluegill
96 hour LCSa, Trout - 0
48 hour EC50 Daphnia - 0.3
Mallard Duck, LC50 - 415
17 hour EC Bacteria - 1.8
- 0.16 mg/L
16 mg/L mg/L mg/kg mg/L
SARA TITLE III STATUS:
Section 313: Listed
Fire: Yes
Sudden Pressure: No Reactivity: Yes
Acute: Yes
Chronic: Yes
TPQ: 10,000 lbs
SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURE: Avoid contact with spilled material. Isolate area and confine spill. KEEP DRY, wet material may release methylisothiocyanate. Cover dry material to prevent dispersal. Place spilled material and damaged package in a labeled container.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND: No
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Bury in licensed facility. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems without proper authority. Consult federal, state or local authorities for approved alternate procedures.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Empty package completely into application equipment. Empty package should be disposed of in an approved landfill or by incineration.
SECTION 9 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: None
DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
Primary - None
Secondary - None
DOT LABELS REQUIRED: None
DOT PLACARDS REQUIRED: None
BILL OF LADING DESCRIPTION:
By Land: Compounds, Tree and Weed Kill
Bulk by Water: Environmentally Ha
dazomet),
ing, (Herbicides), NOIBN
zardous Substance, Solid, NOS (contains
9, UN 3077, PG III, ERG 171, Marine Pollutant
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/A
SECTION 10 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING/AVISO
Made in Germany
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. Refer to supplemental labeling under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions for Use section for information about this standard.
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY MICRO FLO CO. HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND MICRO FLO CO. ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK.
DATE PREPARED: November 2, 1999
