PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
1- PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: RizoCarb 50
Chemical name: not applicable
CAS Number: not applicable (mixture)
Type of product: Fungicide. Concentrate suspension.
SENASA N°: 33.158
Manufacturer: Rizobacter Argentina S. A.
Telephone No: 02477 – 409400
Fax No: 02477 – 432893
2- RISKS CLASSIFICATION
Flammability: Not flammable (aqueous based suspension).
Toxicological classification: Class III – Little hazardous product.
3- COMPOSITION/INFORMATIÓN OF THE INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT
Carbendazim
Moisturizing, dispersing and inert
Nº CAS
10605 – 21 – 7
%
50
csp 100
4- FIRST AID MEASURES
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Inhalation: Lay the patient in a cold and fresh place to avoid heat loss.
Skin: Wash with abundant water and soap the parts that have been in contact with the product.
Eyes: Rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting giving to drink water with salt.
Symptomatic treatment.
In all cases seek medical assistance immediately.
5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: water spray, regular foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
Specific control procedures: use self-contained breating apparatus. Use special protective
clothing for firefighters.
6- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Locate the vehicle off the road.
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Immediately notify Rizobacter Argentina S.A., Police and Firefighters.
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Absorb with sawdust, wood chips or sand.
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Collect all material in polyethylene bags and inform Rizobacter Argentina S.A.
7- HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling: avoid inhalation and skin contact.
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Storage: store in original container, in a ventilated, fresh and dry place and away from heat sources.
8- EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory protection: Avoid inhalation.
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Protective gloves.
9- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Concentrate suspension.
Color / Odor:Chalk white opaque/putrid.
Carbendazim melting point: > 266 º C
Carbendazim vapor pressure: < 1.16 x 10- 4 Pa a 50 º C
Solubility in water: It does not correspond.
Decomposition temperature: Estable a STP
10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Reactivity: Not reactive.
11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Acute in rats. DL50 = >3000 mg/Kg
Acute dermal in rats. DL50 = >2000 mg.kg-1
Acute inhalation in rats. CL50 = Not available
Primary irritation in rabbits skin: Slighyly irritant.
Eye irritation in rabbits: Slightly irritant.
Dermal sensitization in albino guinea pigs: Non sensitizing.
12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Toxicity to birds: Practically non toxic.
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Toxicity in fish: Slightly toxic.
Toxicity in bees: Virtually non toxic.
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13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Absorb spill with suitable material (sand, sawdust) and place in container for disposal.
Disposal: using locally qualified specialist companies.
14- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Land (ADR-RID):UN N° 2902
Risk number: 60
Class: 6.1
Packaging type: III
Air (ICAO/IATA):UN N° 2902
Risk number: 60
Class: 6.1
Packaging type: III
Marítimo (IMDG):UN N° 2902
Risk number: 60
Class: 6.1
Packagung type: III
15- REGULATORY INFORMATION
Toxicity classification according to Argentine legislation: III Little hazardous product. Blue color
band (Legend: Careful)
16- OTHER INFORMATION
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NATIONAL POISON CENTER - Hospital Nacional "Prof. Alejandro Posadas "
President Illia and Marconi Av CP 1684 - El Palomar - Province of Buenos Aires
TEL: 0-800-333-0160
(011) 4654-6648
(011) 4658-7777
Type of assistance: personal and telephone within 24 hours.
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Toxicology Unit - Hospital de Niños "Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez "
Gallo 1330 CP 1425 - Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
TEL: (011) 4962-2247 / 6666
Type of assistance: personal and telephone within 24 hours.
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T.A.S. - Toxicology Consulting and Services
CP 1544 Tucumán 2000 - Rosario - Santa Fe Province of
TEL: (0341) 424-2727
448-0077
Type of assistance: personal and telephone within 24 hours.
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Toxicology Service - Hospital Escuela "José de San Martín"
Paraguay 2201 CP 1120 - Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
TEL: (011) 5950-8804 / 8806
Type of assistance: personal and telephone within 24 hours.
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CIQUIME - Chemistry Information Center for Emergencies
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TEL: 0800-222-2933
(011) 4613-1100
Type of Assistance: Call 24 hours.
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Catamarca 441 CP 5000 - Córdoba
TEL: (0351) 4276200
Type of assistance: personal and telephone within 24 hours.
OBSERVATIONS:
Rizobacter Argentina S.A. assumes no implicit or explicit responsibility for damages of any nature,
arising from a use other than indicated on the product label or if the recommended precautions
have not been observed or if it was not kept under normal conditions of storage..