MSDS Bio-Cop 2008
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Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd
Document Number
03-007-2
Compiled
2007
Reviewed
Jan-08
Postnet Suite # 82
Private Bag 15
Somerset West, 7129
South Africa
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Product name
UN Number
Supplier
Telephone
Fax
Website
24 Hr Emergency Numbers RSA
Bio-Cop (Fungicide)
UN 1350
Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd
021 851 2403
021 852 3508
www.agroorganics.co.za
021 689 5227
021 931 6127
Red Cross Poison Information Centre
Tygerberg Poison Information Centre
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredient (s)
other Ingredients
Common name
Chemical Name (IUPAC)
CAS No.
Chemical Family
Cuprous oxide (43%)
Sulfur (50%)
Chemical Formula
Cu2O
Use
Formulation
Foiliar fungicide with protective action
Wettable powder
Toxicity class
Likely routes of exposure
WHO III, EPA III
Eye, inhalation, mouth
Lignosulfonate (6.4%) Bentonite (0.5%)
Copper oxide
Copper (I) oxide
1317-39-1
Cuprous oxide
Sulfur
8061-52-7
1302-78-9
Anionic polyelectrolyte Clay
polymers, Biological
(Al,Fe1.67Mg.33)Si10(OH)
2Na(+)Ca(++)/2.33
Sulfur
7704-34-9
Sulfur
S
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS
Individuals showing allergic reactions should not work further with sulfur.
Exposure
Inhalation
Harmful
Symptons
First Aid
Causes irritation to respiratory tract, symptoms may
include coughing, sore throat, and shortness of breath.
May result in ulceration and perforation of respiratory
tract. When heated, this compound may give off copper
fume, which can cause symptoms similar to the common
cold, including chills and stuffiness of the head.
Fresh air and rest. By signs of distress seek medical
attention.
Skin contact
Moderate irritant
Redness
Wash with light soapy water and rinse with plenty of fresh
water. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Eye contact
Irritant
Redness and mild itching
Ingestion
Harmfull
WARNING
Fire hazard and explosion hazard
Extinguishing agents
Fire fighting
Personal protective equipment
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes
(remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a
doctor.
Systemic copper poisoning may result from ingestion of Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical
this compound. Symptoms may include capillary damage, personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
headache, cold sweat, weak pulse, kidney and liver
damage, central nervous excitation followed by
depression, jaundice, convulsions, blood effects, paralysis
and coma. Death may occur from shock or renal failure.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Vapours given off may contain Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Disulfide, which in
sufficient quantities may cause ignition of air/vapour mixture on contact with hot
surfaces, transmitting flames to source.
Fine dust dispersed in air > 35 g/m3 and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust
explosion hazzard, agrevated in the presence of oxidising materials.
Water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media, CO2.
Cool fire exposed containers, do not flush in order to prevent dust. Do not cause run-off.
Fire-fighters and others that may be exposed should wear full chemical protective clothing and
full-face breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE)
Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Occupational spill
Spill disposal
See Section 8
Toxic to fish keep away from dams, rivers and other waterways
Reduce airborne dust by moistening with water. Pick-up spill in a manner not causing dust and
place in a closed container for recovery or disposal according to local regulations.
Reduce airborne dust by moistening with water. Pick-up spill in a manner not causing dust and
place in a closed container for recovery or disposal according to local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Handling
Storage
Use in adequate ventilated environment. Wash hands after use and before eating, drinking and
smoking. Do not apply within 30 m of waterways and surface water.
Comply with local regulations. Keep out of reach of unauthorized persons, children and animals.
Store in its original labelled container in dry and dark area. Not to be stored next to foodstuffs,
fodder and water supplies.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure control
Clothing
Gloves
Respiratory protection
Eye protection
Appearance
Odour
Flash point
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
Solubility in water
Persistent foaming
Solubility in organic solvents
COMPLY WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, FIRE, and other
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. (Appropriate means within these regulations)
Appropriate protective clothing
Appropriate chemical resistant protective gloves
Appropriate dust mask
Appropriate protective safety goggles
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Yellowish red solid
powder
pH
faint specific
1.83 kg/L
Bulk density
188 C
~ 116 C
Melting point
not self-igniting
Vaporising Temperature
Vapour Pressure
dispersable
stable
Storage stability
Suspensibility
Partition-coefficient in n-octanol / water
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Incompatibility
Thermal decomposition
stable (dust may form a flammable or ecxplosive mixture with air)
Oxidising agents, carbides, zinc,alkali metals, phosphorus, ammonia and many other substances.
Beware sulfur oxides
Acute oral LD50
Acute dermal LD50
Acute inhalation LC50
Acute skin and eye irritation
1335 mg/kg
> 2000 mk/kg
5.1 mg/L/4h
moderate (human eye 8 ppm)
Degradability
Copper is a necessary trace element, an integral part of various oxidising enzymes and deficiency
in copper may cause diseases in several annimals. Adding copper to soils should not exceed 3 kg
/ ha over a period of 3 years (Toxic to soil micro-organisms).
Slight to non.
Possible
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Dermal sensitization
Carcinogenicity
Teratogenicity
Mutagenicity
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
Accumulation
Ecotoxicology
Birds No
Fish Toxic LC50(96h) > 100 mg/L (Oncorhynus mykiss)
Daphnia magna Toxic EC50(48h) > 100 mg/L
Bees
No
Earthworms
No
Soil micro-organisms Toxic as overdose
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Pesticide disposal
Package product wastes
UN NUMBER
ADR/IRD
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste disposal facility.
Dispose of container in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN 1350
Substance ID NR 1350
AIR/IATA Class 4.1
Hazard ID NR
IMG/IMO
Subsidiary Risk
4.1 + III
III
Label of class 1350
Label
Packaging group
Subsidiary Risk
Shipping Name
Hazard Label
Packaging group
III
Passenger aircraft
Cargo aircraft
Sulfur
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Symbol
Indication of danger
Xn
Harmful by ingestion
and inhalation
Risk phrases
Safety phrases
R36 R37 R38
S1/2 S13 S20/21 S22
16. PACKING AND LABELING
Packed in plastic bags 2 kg / 4 kg and labeled according to South African regulations.
17. OTHER INFORMATION
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall AgroOrganics (Pty) Ltd nor its employees be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect,
incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd nor its employees has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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Abbreviations: TWL-TWA = Value-time Weighted Average