Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue date: July 2004

Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

Carbaryl Liquid Insecticide

 

 

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

COMPANY DETAILS:

Kendon Chemical & MNFG. Co. Pty Ltd

71 McClure Street

Thornbury, Vic, 3071

Phone: 03 9497 2822

Fax: 03 9499 7225

 

 

Product Name: Carbaryl Liquid Insecticide

Synonyms:

Manufacturer's Product Code(s):  A121

Use:For the control of certain insects in fruit, nuts, vegetables, crops and pastures and for certain other uses.

UN Number: 2992

Proper Shipping Name: CARBAMATE PESTICIDE, LIQUID,  TOXIC

Dangerous Goods Class: 6

Subsidiary risk: None allocated

Packing Group: III

Hazchem Code: 2X

 

 

 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE NAME                                                                           Proportion            CAS Number

CARBARYL                                                                                           500 g/L                   650-25-2

 

 

 

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia

 

Hazard Category: Harmful

 

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

Swallowed:

Harmful if swallowed.

May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with effects including mucous build up, irritation to the tongue and lips and pains in the stomach.

 

Eye:

Studies indicate this product is not an eye irritant.

 

Skin:

Product is poisonous if absorbed by skin contact.

Acute percutaneous LD50 (technical carbaryl) for rats>4,000mg/kg; for rabbits>2,000mg/kg.

 

Inhaled:

May be harmful if inhaled.

Acute inhalation LC50 (technical carbaryl) for rats>206.1 mg/L air.

 

Chronic:

In 2-year feeding trials (technical carbaryl) rats receiving 200mg/kg bw/d showed no ill-effects.

 

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Swallowed:

If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (ph: 13 11 26).

 

Eye:

Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes.

Seek medical assistance. Show this MSDS to a medical practitioner.

 

Skin:

If material is splashed onto the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water and soap if available and give one atropine tablet every 5 minutes until dryness of the mouth occurs.

Urgently transport to hospital or doctor.

 

Inhaled:

Remove victim to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - DO NOT USE DIRECT MOUTH - TO - MOUTH METHOD if victim ingested or inhaled substance; use alternative respiratory method or proper respiratory device - Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Give on atropine tablet every 5 minutes until dryness of the mouth occurs. Seek immediate medical assistance.

 

First Aid Facilities:

Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities.

 

Advice to Doctor:

This product is an anticholinesterase agent.

Administer Atropine.

 

 

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Use dry chemical,  foam or water spray.

Neutralising Chemicals not needed.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. If possible to do so safely, shut off fuel to fire. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling fire exposed containers when using water spray, boil-over may occur when the product temperature reaches the boiling point of water.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Vapours from this product may travel or be moved by air currents and be ignited by pilot lights, other flames, smoking, sparks,  heaters, electrical equipment, static discharge or other ignition sources at locations distant from the point of handling.

 

Flammability

Material does not burn.

Fire or heat will produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases.

Runoff may pollute waterways, drains or sewers.

 

 

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY ACTION:

Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low areas. Isolate for 100 m in all directions if tank, rail car or tanker truck is involved in fire.

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE:

Shut off ignition sources, no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Water spray may reduce vapour; but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.

SMALL SPILLS:

Take up with sand, dirt or vermiculite. DO NOT use sawdust. Use non-sparking tools. Place into labelled drum(s)  for later disposal.

LARGE SPILLS:  Notify Emergency Services (Police or Fire Brigade). Tell them location, nature and any information that would be helpful. Contain spill. Remove all ignition sources and safely stop flow of spill. Bund area. Trainned personnel should wear Personal Protective equipment as highlighted in this MSDS. Blanket the spill with foam or use water fog to disperse vapour clouds. Consult an expert regarding disposal of this product.

 

 

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight.  Store away from sources of heat or ignition, strong alkalis, acids, combustibles and oxidizing agents. All equipment must be earthed. Store in original packages as approved by manufacturer. Check all fittings, valves, reticulation (piping) and any ancillary equipment for leaks. A supplied air respirator or a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for emergencies should be available and checked regularly. For further information please refer to the Engineering Controls of this MSDS.

Keep out of reach of children.

Wear long sleeved overalls and gloves while handling. After handling and before eating, drinking or smoking wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.

 

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Standards

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CARBARYL (ISO) [1-NAPHTHYL METHYLCARBAMATE]

(Worksafe Australia)

[TWA]5 mg/m³

 

Notices: H;R

 

(ACGIH)

[TWA]5 mg/m³

 

Carcinogen Category: A4

 

 

Engineering Controls

Toxic material. Single significant exposure may cause death. Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. Prevent accumulation of gas(es) in hollows or sumps. Eliminate any sources of ignition. DO NOT enter room unless monitored by another person (ie buddy-buddy system). Sampling of the atmosphere if possible should be conducted automatically instead of human operator and any leaks discovered should then be directed digitally to a command centre where the event can be acted upon,  with all appropriate procedures being implemented and including any protective equipment as outlined in this MSDS.

 

Personal Protection Equipment

CLOTHING: PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of apron or splash suit as recommended by the manufacturer.

GLOVES: PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of glove as recommended by the manufacturer.                                                     

EYES: Chemical goggles or faceshield to protect eyes.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing of gases. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. When gases exceed the exposure standards then the use of an atmosphere-supplied, positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus supplied air respirator complying with the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 is recommended.  Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels.

If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other acceptable International Standard is recommended.

 

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: A viscous, dark, cream coloured liquid.

Boiling Point Melting Point: 142 degrees C (technical carbaryl)

Vapour Pressure: 4.1 x 10-2mPa at 23.5 degrees C (technical carbaryl)

Specific Gravity: 1.106 at 20 degrees C

Flash Point:  Non flammable            

Flammability Limits:                         [to be filled in]

Solubility in Water: Relatively insoluble but miscible.               

 

Other Properties

Molecular Weight: 201.2 (technical carbaryl)

pH: 4.0

 

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

STABILITY:

Stable under normal conditions of use.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Emits acrid smoke and fumes when heated to decomposition.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will not occur.

 

INCOMPATIBILITIES:

Strong alkalis, acids, nitrates and oxidizing agents.

 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.

 

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RISK PHRASES

R22  Harmful if swallowed.

 

SAFETY PHRASES

S2  Keep out of reach of children.

S22  Do not breathe dust.

S24  Avoid contact with skin.

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This substance may cause long term adverse effects in the environment

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste by an approved waste agency. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: 2992

Proper Shipping Name: CARBAMATE PESTICIDE, LIQUID,  TOXIC

Dangerous Goods Class: 6

Subsidiary risk: None allocated

Packing Group: III

Hazchem Code: 2X

 

Classified as a CLASS 6 (TOXIC)  Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 6th Edition.

 

Dangerous goods of Class 6 (Toxic) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:

 -              Class 1

 -              Class 3, if the Class 3 dangerous goods are nitromethane

 -              Class 8, if the Class 6 dangerous goods are cyanides and the Class 8 dangerous goods are acids;

 and are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity.

 

Emergency information(Transport):

Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide (SAA/SNZ HB76:1997)

For TOXIC SUBSTANCES - Guide No: 34

 

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poison Schedule: S6

 

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Contact Point

Technical Department                                     After Hours

03 9497 2822                                                  mobile: 0418-530-461

 

Disclaimer

The information herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It descibes the safety requirements for this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Since methods and conditions are beyond our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulting from the use of, or reliance on, this information in inappropriate contexts.