MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carbendazim 50% SC
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IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: Carbendazim 50% SC
SYNONYMS: Aimcozim; BAS 346F; BavistinR; BCM
CHEMICAL NAME: Methyl Benzimidazol-2-Ylcarbamate
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C9H9N3O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 191.19
USAGE：Fungicide
MANUFACTURER & ADDRESS:
Jadesheen Chemical Co., Ltd
No. 123, Rd Qigang shizhuang, Lingang new city, Jiangyin (214446), P.R.China
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT
Components
Carbendazim
Inerts
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CAS No.
10605-21-7
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%
50
50
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Health effects
Acute effects: No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handled in accordance with this
Material Safety Data Sheet and the product label.
Swallowed: The product is of low acute oral toxicity in the rat.
Eye: May irritate the eye.
Skin: May irritate the skin.
Inhaled: Avoid breathing vapour / spray / fumes.
Chronic effects: Harmful. Carbendazim is a Category 3 mutagen, i.e. substances which cause concern for
man owing to possible mutagenic effects, but where the available information does not satisfactorily
demonstrate heritable genetic damage. Possible risk of irreversible effects. No sensitising effect.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Follow the advice given. Show this
Material Safety Data Sheet to a doctor.
Swallowed: Rinse the mouth with water. Seek immediate medical advice.
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Eye: Immediately rinse eyes thoroughly, including under eyelids, with running water for at least 15
minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash the skin thoroughly with soap
and water. Seek medical advice.
Inhaled: Remove from the source of vapour / spray / fumes. Remove to open space or fresh air. Keep
warm and at rest. Seek medical advice.
First aid facilities: Ensure washing facilities are available.
Advice to doctor: Carbendazim is very rapidly absorbed and eliminated from the body. Treat according to
symptoms. There is no known specific antidote.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Water fog, fine water spray, foam or dry agent, carbon dioxide.
Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighters should wear full body protective clothing with self
contained breathing apparatus. Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides may be released. Prevent by any
means possible spillage from entering drains or watercourses. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated
extinguishing water in accordance with local regulations.
Reactivity hazards: No hazards are expected if the material is handled, stored and used according to
instructions and government regulations.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage or leak procedures: Personnel involved in clean up require adequate respiratory, skin and eye
protection. Remove liquid mechanically. Prevent the material from entering drains or watercourses. Collect
residue with absorptive material such as sand, soil or diatomaceous earth, and collect in properly labelled,
sealed containers. Check local regulations for spill reporting and disposal waste.
Waste disposal methods: Follow Avcare guidelines. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before
disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace
cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or
puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the
containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of
waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should NOT be burnt.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. 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.
Storage: Store in the closed original container in a cool, well ventilated, locked place out of the reach of
children. Do not store in direct sunlight.
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8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits: No exposure standard has been assigned by the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission
Engineering controls: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Personal protection
Clothing: wear suitable protective clothing such as cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist.
Eyes: Wear safety goggles.
Hands: Wear elbow-length PVC or nitrile gloves.
Do NOT eat, drink or smoke until after washing. Wash thoroughly after handling. After each day’s use
wash personal protective equipment, including gloves, goggles, respirator face piece and contaminated
clothing. Do NOT smoke in the working areas.
Re-entry period
Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray deposits have dried. When prior entry is necessary,
wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and elbow-length PVC gloves. Clothing must be
laundered after each day’s use. For glasshouses and other confined areas, do not re-enter until spray
deposits have dried and area has been thoroughly ventilated.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physico-Chemical Properties
Color
Off-white
State / Form
Liquid
Odor
Odorless
Density
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use. No dangerous reaction known under normal
conditions.
Hazardous polymerisation: None
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat and fire
Incompatible materials: None known
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic by-products of carbon
and nitrogen.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: LD50 >5000 mg/kg
Rat dermal: >2000 mg/kg
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Rat inhalation: LC50 5.2 mg/L/4hr
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Protection of livestock: Carbendazim is of low toxicity to bees.
Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment: Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers or
waterways with this product or the used containers.
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper, placing in plastic bag and putting in the garbage.
DO NOT burn empty containers or product.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Label class: 9
UN-Number: 3082
Packaging group: III
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission.
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OTHER INFORMATION
STATEMENT NOTICE
The information and recommendations contained herein is believed to be reliable and are presented in
good faith by the supplier. The information is supplied upon the condition that users and handlers of the
product will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purpose prior to use. In no event
will the supplier be responsible for damages of any nature concerning the handling and use of this
product. Handlers and users of the product assume all risks and liabilities arising from its handling, use
or application.
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