MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Ritiram Captan
1. Product and Company Identification
Supplier:
Telephone No:
Fax No:
Email:
Natrol cc
P.O. Box 1137
Delmas 2210
South Africa
+27 (0) 82 738 0080 or +27 (0) 82 921 8428
+27 (0) 86 547 6711
jonathan@mbfi.co.za
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product description:
A liquid fungicide for the protection of seed during storage,
sowing, germination and emergence.
Dangerous ingredients: None
Identification:
CAS No:
133-06-2
EEC No:
None
Index No:
None
3. Hazards Identification
Important hazards:
None
4. First Aid Measures
General Advice:
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Other information:
Advice to physician:
Keep out of reach of children and store in original containers only
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with
plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison center or
doctor for treatment advice.
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
Call poison center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
Have the person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not
induce vomiting unless told to by the poison center or doctor. Do
not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing
person.
Remove patient to fresh air. See a doctor if an allergic reaction
noticed. If a person is not breathing, call an ambulance and give
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a
doctor immediately for treatment advice.
None
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric
lavage.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
Type of material:
Noncombustible liquid
Extinguishing Media:
Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide, etc
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not applicable
6. Accidental Release Measures
Environmental precautions:
Personal precautions:
Destruction and clean up:
Avoid infiltration of large volumes into drains, surface
water, groundwater and soil.
Respiratory protection, safety goggles, chemical-resistant
gloves, long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus
socks and a chemical-resistant apron are recommended.
Sweep into a suitable container for disposal and wash
area with soap and water. Pick up with oil absorbent
material and place into containers for proper disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling:
Storage:
Ensure adequate ventilation when handling.
Respiratory protection is recommended.
Stored under cool 10 and 25oC, dry conditions (preferably 15oC).
8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
TLV:
None
Technical measures/precautions:
Adequate ventilation
Personal protection
Respiratory Protection:
Respiratory protection is recommended. Inhalation may
cause risk of pulmonary aspiration.
Hand protection:
The product may cause slight skin irritation.
Eye Protection:
The product may cause slight eye irritation. Safety
goggles are recommended.
Skin and body protection:
The product may cause slight skin irritation and an allergic
reaction may occur in sensitive people.
Hygiene recommendations:
Wash hands after contact with the product.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state:
Colour:
Odour:
Solubility:
Vapour pressure:
Boiling point:
Melting point:
Decomposition temperature:
Miscibility:
UV/Visible light absorption:
Auto-ignition temp:
Liquid concentrate
Clear
Characteristic slightly rotten odour
Not applicable
< 1.3 mPa at 25 ºC
Not applicable
178 ºC (tec 160 – 170 ºC)
Stable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Materials to avoid:
Conditions to avoid:
Not reactive
None identified
Alkaline compounds
Avoid very low or high temperatures and direct
sunlight.
11. Toxicological Information
≥9000 mg/kg (M+F)
Unknown
> 5.0 mg/Litre
Non-carcinogenic, non-teratogenic, and nonmutagenic or reproductive
May cause eye and skin irritation, diarrhea,
headache, vomiting. Avoid ingestion.
LD 50 Acute Oral (Rat):
LD 50 Acute Dermal (Rat):
LC 50 Inhalation (Rat):
Chronic toxicity:
Effects of overexposure:
12. Ecological Information
EC 50 Acute toxicity (Fish):
EC 50 Acute toxicity (Daphnia):
EC 50 Acute toxicity (Algae):
Toxicity to birds:
Toxicity to bees:
Biodegradability:
Extremely toxic to fish
Not available
Not available
Not toxic
Virtually not toxic
The products constituents are biodegradable
13. Disposal Considerations
The product may safely be disposed of by qualified local specialist companies.
14. Transport Information
There are no transport regulations for this product.
15. Regulatory Information
EEC Classification:
Hazard Symbol / Labelling:
S-phrases:
National Regulations:
Other Regulations:
None
None
None
None
None
16. Other Information
The purpose of the above information is to describe the product only in terms of health and safety
requirements. The information given should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing specific
properties or as a specification. Customers should satisfy themselves as to the suitability and
completeness of such information for their own particular use.
Contact Person: Mr. Jonathan Etherington +27 82 921 8428
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