UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED                                                    MANCOZEB 75 DF





                          MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



SECTION 1 � CHEMICAL NATURE

PRODUCT: MANCOZEB 75 DF � Agricultural Fungicide

CHEMICAL NAME: Manganese ethylenebis (dithiocarbamate) (polymeric)

                    Complex with Zinc salt.

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Dithiocarbamate

CHEMICAL FORMULA: [SCSNHCH2CH2NHCSSMn-]x (Zn)y

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not applicable







SECTION 2 � COMPOSITION,INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT

                          Percent Purity                CAS NO.



Mancozeb A.I.             75%                           8018-01-7



Other ingredients         25%







SECTION 3 � HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY



Emergency Overview

        Yellowish green granules with musty odor.

        Can cause slight to moderate skin irritation.

        Avoid breathing dust or spray mist.

        Keep out of reach of children.





Potential Health Hazards:



EYE : Contact will cause eye irritation



SKIN : Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation.



INHALATION: Mist or dust concentration may be irritating to respiratory tract.



INGESTION: This material may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED                                                       MANCOZEB 75 DF







SECTION 4 � FIRST AID MEASURES



IF INHALED: Remove person from exposure area to fresh air, Keep patient at most comfort level and keep warm.

Get medical attention.





IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with plenty of soap and water.





IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth with water. Avoid giving alcohol. if vomiting occurs give more water. Seek medical

attention.





IF IN EYES: Wash eyes with fresh water for 15 minutes. If irritation continues, see a doctor.





ANTIDOTE & NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically..









SECTION 5 � FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES





FLASH POINT - Not applicable



SPECIFIC HAZARDS: Non � combustible solid.



FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: On burning may emit toxic fumes.



EXTINGUISHING INSTRUCTION: Use foam, Water fog/water spray, dry agents (Carbon dioxide, dry chemical

powder).



FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure –demand, MSHA/NIOSH and

full protective gear.

UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED                                                         MANCOZEB 75 DF





SECTION 6 � ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel

from entering. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in properly labeled disposal container. Large spills may be

neutralized with dilute solutions of soda ash or lime. After removal, flush contaminated area thoroughly with water.

Do not allow any material to run off in soil, drainage systems or bodies of water. Notify and consult with proper

regulatory authorities.







SECTION 7 � HANDLING AND STORAGE



                                 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Handling: Use only in well ventilated area. Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is emptied

because they may retain product residues.



Storage: Store in a cool dry place in original container and protect from sunlight. Keep away from food, animal feed

and drinking water.



SECTION 8 � EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION



ENGINEERING CONTROL: Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control any air contaminants to within

their TLV’s during the use of this product. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with eyewash

facility and safety shower.



PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:



EYE PROTECTION - Safety glasses



CLOTHING � Long sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, chemical resistant headgear for overhead

exposures.



GLOVES � Waterproof gloves.



 USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS � Wash hands before eating, drinking, and 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 immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon

as possible, wash thoroughly and change in to clean clothing.

UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED                                             MANCOZEB 75 DF





SECTION 9 � PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Technical)



PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Yellowish powder.

ODOR: Musty odor

CHEMICAL FORMULA: [SCSNHCH2CH2NHCSSMn-]x (Zn)y

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not applicable

MELTING POINT: 192 �204 0C

DENSITY: 1.92 g/cc

VAPOR PRESSURE: Negligible at 20 0C

WATER SOULBILTY: Practically insoluble







SECTION 10 � STABILTY AND REACTIVITY



CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: May cause explosive reaction on contact with oxidizing agents.

INCOMPATIBILTY WITH OTHER CHEMICALS: Finally divided metals, Alkaline metals and mineral acids.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not available.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: Product may undergo polymerization.







SECTION 11 � TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Technical)



ACUTE TOXICITY: Oral LD 50 (rat, )             � >5000 mg/kg body weight

                   Dermal LD 50 (rat)         - >2000mg/kg body weight

                   Inhalation LC 50 (rat)     - > 5.14 mg/l of air

                   Eye Irritation (rabbit)    � Moderate- irritant

                   Skin Irritation (rabbit)   � Slight irritant

                   Sensitization (guinea pig) � Weak-sensitizer

UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED                                                        MANCOZEB 75 DF





SECTION 12 � ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



Environmental Summary � This pesticide is less toxic to birds.



Do not apply directly to water and areas where surface water is present as product is marine pollutant.

This pesticide is not toxic to bees.









SECTION 13 � DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS





Waste � Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local laws and regulations.



Container � Empty the container with equipment. Do not re-use the container. Dispose of empty containers in a

sanitary landfill or incineration so as to avoid environmental or water pollution.









SECTION 14 � TRANSPORT INFORMATION



UN No. - 3077



IMDG � 9029



Packaging Class and Group � 9 and III



Label � M.P.



EMS No. NONE

UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED                                                 MANCOZEB 75 DF







SECTION 15 - MANUFACTURE’S / SUPPLIER' DATA

                                     S





Name of Firm: UNITED PHOSPHORUS LIMITED



Mailing:                                                     Manufacturing Site

                UNIPHOS HOUSE,MADHU PARK ,                                                      .

                KHAR (WEST), MUMBAI-400 52.,

                                                             United Phosphorus Limited,

                MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

                                                             117,GIDC,

                                                             Ankaleswhar Gujrat,- 393002

Tel. 0091-22 - 2640 1111                                     Tel. 0091 - 02646 � 50336

Fax 0091-22- 2640 1010                                       Fax 0091- 02646 �50297

Local Bodies Involved            Collector of Ankaleswar

                                 Gujarat, India





        SECTION 16 - DISCLAIMER





The Information contained in this material data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or

warranties, of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from

them. It is however ensures that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the product

manufactured / handled or sold as the case may be by us. United Phosphorus Limited. makes no warranty expressed or

implied in respect of the adequacy of this document for any particular purpose.





        Date: 14/09/2004