Material Safety Data Sheet
Ziram MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Ziram 90%WP
CAS#: 137-30-4
Chemical Name: zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)
Chemical Formula: C6H12N2S4Zn
Mol. Wet: 305.8
Use: Fungicide
Contact Information:
Saturn Agrochemical Inc.
ADD: 10D Noble Center Fuzhong 3rd Ave Futian Shenzhen P.R.China.
Phone: +86-755-88267278, 88267276 Fax: +86-755-88267272
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition: Ziram 90%
Other
10%
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Acute Toxicological Data: LD50 for rats>2000mg/kg; acute percutaneous LD50 for
rabbits >2000mg/kg. Moderate eye irritant and not skin irritant (rabbits). May cause skin
sensitisation (guinea pig).
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause severe mucous membrane and respiratory irritation.
Eye contact: Causes irreversible eye damage.
Skin contact: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Skin contact may cause irritation and
sensitization.
Ingestion: May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms of increasing paralysis, numbness,
and weakness in the extremities and death.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice.
Skin Contact:
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Inhalation:
Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
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respiration preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for
further treatment advice.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Notes to Physician:
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the
use of gastric lavage.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: non-flammable
Flash Points: non-flammable
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water fog, foam.CO2. Do not use water jet.
Instructions: Evacuate all non-emergency personnel from area. Remain upwind. Avoid
breathing smoke. Wear selfcontained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Cool
containers with water spray and dike area to prevent runoff.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal decomposition will generate oxides of carbon,
oxides of nitrogen, and sulfur.
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: High concentrations of this product suspended in air
may present an explosion hazard.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary
system.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling:
Use only with adequate ventilation and appropriate protective equipment. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if
pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE after
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handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash
thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Storage:
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat.
Store in original containers only. Carefully open containers. After partial use, fold and roll back
bags, clamp and close tightly. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets with
requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides, the
handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If vapors or dusts exceed acceptable levels,
wear a NIOSH approved pesticide respirator.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing: long-sleeved shirts and pants, shoes with socks.
Wear rubber or chemical-resistant gloves. A safety shower and eyewash facility should be
immediately available.
Personal Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear: long sleeved
shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as PE or
PVC, shoes plus socks, protective eyewear, chemical resistant headgear for overhead
exposure, a properly fittested NIOSH/MSHA approved TC-21C dust/mist filtering respirator with
any N, R, P, or HE filter. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If
no instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately
from other laundry.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance:
Odor: not special odor
Color: offwhite powder
PH: 6-9
Suspensibility: 60%min
Wetting time: 120s max
Fineness: 98%min through 45um mesh
Water: 3%max
Melting Point : 240-244℃
V.P.: <1X10-3 mPa
KowlogP=1.23
(20℃)
Solubility: in water 1.58-18.3mg/l at 20℃. in acetone 2.88, methanol 0.22, toluene 2.33,
n-hexane 0.77 (all in g/l, 20℃)
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: stable for more than 2y under storage conditions
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Conditions of Instability: Excessive heat.
Conditions to avoid: Excessive heat.
Incompatibility with various substances: incompatible with compounds containing iron,
copper, mercury, TEPP, lime, or calcium arsenate.
Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposed by excessive heat and acids. Thermal
decomposition will generate oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, and sulfur. Acid
decomposition may evolve carbon disulfide.
Hazardous polymerization: not occur
Corrosivity: corrosive
Phytotoxicity: non-phytotoxicity except to zinc-sensitive crops such as tobacco and cucurbits.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: LD50 for rats>2000mg/kg; acute percutaneous LD50 for
rabbits >2000mg/kg. Moderate eye irritant and not skin irritant (rabbits). May cause skin
sensitisation (guinea pig)
Toxicity class: EPA (formulation) Ⅲ
Effects on Humans: this product is not listed as a carcinogen or suspect carcinogen. It is not
mutagenic to humans.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
hazardou in case of skin contact and absorption , of eye contact.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: no carcinogenic potential
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Birds: Acute oral LD50 for bobwhite quail 97mg/kg;
Fish: LC50 (96h) for rainbow trout 1.9mg/l
Bee: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >100ug/bee
Daphid: EC50 (48h) 0.048mg/L
Worms: LC50(7d)190mg/kg soil.
Environmental Hazards:
Ziram is practically non-toxic to fish, to birds and to bee. Low persistance in soil.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
1). if the surplus is big quantities, and still legal to use: Check with the supplier or manufacturer
to determine if they will take it back. Or contact hazardous waste collection programs sponsored
by local solid-waste management agencies to determine if they sponsor a collection program.
2). if the surplus is small quantities: collect into a labelled container, properly. Prevent from
unauthorized touching and spilling. When the waste reach enough quantities, contact a
licensed hazardous waste contractor to dispose of it.
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Container Disposal
Rinse containers before disposal. 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.
Section 14: Transport Information
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN No.: 2811
Packing Group: Ⅲ
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Protective Equipment:
Eyes: Safety goggles if exposure is likely
Clothing: Cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist.
Gloves: Elbow-length PVC gloves
Respiratory: Respiratory protection is not normally required.
Section 16: Other Information
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated
herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
This information is based upon technical information believed to be reliable. It is subject to
revision as additional knowledge and experience is gained.
END OF MSDS
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