MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc. In Case of Emergency, Call
140 Research Lane, Research Park
1-800-327-8633 (FAST MED)
Guelph, ON N1G 4Z3
Supersedes date (Y/M/D): 03-09-18
Date of MSDS Preparation (Y/M/D): 2005-12-01
MSDS prepared by:
For further information contact:
Department of Regulatory & Biology Development
1-87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682)
Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc.
SECTION 鈥? 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier: CITATION庐 75WP INSECTICIDE Formulation No.: A6808B
Registration Number: 24465 (Pest Control Products Act)
Chemical Class: Substituted Melamine (Triazine) Insect Growth Regulator.
Synonym: Cyromazine.
Active Ingredient (%): Cyromazine (75.0%) CAS NO.: 66215-27-8
Chemical Name : N-cyclopropyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine.
Product Use: Agricultural Insecticide. For further details please refer to product label.
SECTION 鈥? 2 : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Material OSHA ACGIH Other NTP/IARC/OSHA WHMIS鈥?
PEL TLV Carcinogen
Amorphous Silica 80 mg/m鲁/%SiO2 10 mg/m鲁 TWA Not Established IARC Group 3 Not Established
TWA (total dust) (respirable dust)
Crystalline Silica, 10 mg/m鲁/ 0.05 mg/m鲁 0.05 mg/m鲁 IARC Group 2A Yes
Quartz (%SiO2+2) (respirable (respirable
(CAS # 14808-60-7) (respirable dust) silica) dust)**
Kaolin Clay 15 mg/m鲁 TWA 2 mg/m鲁 TWA 10 mg/m鲁 TWA No Not Established
(CAS # 1332-58-7) (total); 5 mg/m鲁 (respirable) (total); 5 mg/m鲁
TWA (respirable) TWA
(respirable)**
Sodium Not Established Not Established 15 mg/m鲁 TWA No Not Established
Alkylnaphthalene- (total dust)*
sulfonate
Cyromazine (75.0%) Not Established Not Established Not Established No Not Established
* Recommended by manufacturer
** Recommended by NIOSH
鈥? Material listed in Ingredient Disclosure List under Hazardous Products Act.
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
SECTION 鈥? 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Symptoms of Acute Exposure
Causes eye, skin and respiratory passage irritation. Dust may be irritating to nose and throat.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products
Can decompose at high temperatures and form toxic gases.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Gray-tan powder.
Odour: Sweet, musty.
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
This product is a combustible powder and like all combustible powders can ignite, burn and form explosive
mixtures with air if not handled correctly. Mixtures of powder in air with flammable solvent vapors should be
avoided.
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Potential Health Effects
Relevant routes of exposure: Skin, eyes, mouth, lungs.
SECTION 鈥? 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
IF POISONING IS SUSPECTED, immediately contact the poison information centre, doctor or nearest hospital. Have
the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling Syngenta, a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment. Tell the person contacted the complete product name, and the type and amount of exposure.
Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given. Call the Syngenta Emergency Line [1-800-327-8633 (1-800-
FASTMED)], for further information.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with clean water, holding eyelids apart for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call Syngenta, a
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Obtain medical attention immediately if
irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash skin, hair and fingernails thoroughly with
soap and water. Flush skin with running water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Obtain medical
attention if irritation occurs.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth.
If breathing is laboured, give oxygen. Obtain immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, immediately contact Syngenta, a poison control centre, doctor or nearest hospital for
treatment advice. Provided the patient is conscious, wash out mouth with water. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a
physician or a poison control center. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward
with head down to avoid breathing in of vomitus, rinse mouth and administer water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested.
Treat symptomatically.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS KNOWN TO BE AGGRAVATED:
Asthma or other respiratory conditions aggravated by chemical irritants. Persons with pre-existing dermatitis
should use extra care in handling this product.
SECTION 鈥? 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point and method: Not applicable.
Upper and lower flammable (explosive) limits in air: Not applicable.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable.
Flammability: Not applicable.
Hazardous combustion products: During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal
decomposition or combustion.
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Conditions under which flammability could occur: This product presents a slight dust explosion hazard.
Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with water.
Extinguishing media: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, halon extinguishant or water fog or mist, (avoid use of
water jet). Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the
area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings,
area, and equipment until decontaminated. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Contain run-off water with, for
example, temporary earth barriers.
Sensitivity to explosion by mechanical impact: None known.
Sensitivity to explosion by static discharge: Slight dust explosion hazard.
SECTION 鈥? 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Make sure all personnel involved in the spill cleanup follow good industrial hygiene practices. A
small spill can be handled routinely. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye protection to prevent skin and eye contact.
Use adequate ventilation and wear an air-supplied respirator to prevent inhalation.
Procedures for dealing with release or spill: Control the spill at its source. Contain the spill to prevent from spreading or
contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems or any body of water. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions outlined in Sections 7 and 8. Scoop or sweep up material, keeping dust to a minimum, and place into a
disposable container. Wash area with detergent and water. Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into
compatible disposal container. On soils, skim off the upper contaminated layer and collect for disposal. Once all material is
cleaned up and placed in a disposal container, seal container and arrange for disposition. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges
into watercourses must be alerted to the appropriate regulatory body.
SECTION 鈥? 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling practices: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN and animals. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use, and
cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. After work, rinse gloves and remove
protective equipment, and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and before eating, tobacco use,
drinking, or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use and separate from household laundry. Keep
containers closed when not in use. Keep product, wash or rinse water, and contaminated materials out of water, away
from crops, and away from access by people, animals and birds.
Appropriate storage practices/requirements: Store in original container only in a well-ventilated, cool, dry, secure area.
Protect from heat, sparks and flame. Do not expose sealed containers to temperatures above 40 掳C. Keep separate from
other products to prevent cross contamination. Rotate stock. Clean up spilled material immediately.
National Fire Code classification: Not applicable.
SECTION 鈥? 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Applicable control measures, including engineering controls: This product is a combustible powder and like all
combustible powders can ignite, burn and form explosive mixtures with air if not handled correctly. Mixtures of powder in
air with flammable solvent vapors should be avoided.
This product is intended for use outdoors where engineering controls are not necessary. If necessary, ensure work areas have
ventilation, containment, and procedures sufficient to maintain airborne levels below the TLV. Warehouses, production area,
parking lots and waste holding facilities must have adequate containment to prevent environmental contamination. Provide
separate shower and eating facilities.
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED
FOR THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT LABEL.
Personal protective equipment for each exposure route:
General: Avoid breathing dust, vapours or aerosols. Avoid contact with eye, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after
handling and before eating, drinking, or handling tobacco.
INGESTION: Do not eat, drink, handle tobacco, or apply cosmetics in areas where there is a potential for exposure to
this material. Always wash thoroughly after handling.
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EYES: Where eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Facilities storing or utilizing this material
should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
SKIN: Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as nitrile or butyl), coveralls, socks and
chemical-resistant footwear. For overhead exposure, wear chemical-resistant headgear.
INHALATION: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below exposure limits. A NIOSH-certified combination air-purifying respirator with an N, P or R 95 or
HE class filter and an organic vapor cartridge may be permissible under certain circumstances where
airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air-purifying
respirators is limited. Use a pressure demand atmosphere-supplying respirator if there is any potential for
uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-
purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
SECTION 鈥? 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Gray-tan powder.
Formulation Type: Wettable powder.
Odour: Sweet, musty odour.
pH: 8 鈥? 10 (1% aqueous solution).
Vapour pressure and reference temperature: 1.3 x 10-9 mmHg @ 20 潞C (Cyromazine Technical).
Vapour density: Not applicable.
Boiling point: Not applicable.
Melting point: 224 鈥? 225 潞C.
Freezing point: Not applicable.
Specific gravity or density: 0.323 g/cm3.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Water/oil partition coefficient: Not available.
Odour threshold: Not available.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Solubility in Water: 8 g/L @ 25 潞C.
SECTION 鈥? 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid: See "Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards", Sec. 5. Do not touch water soluble bags with wet
gloves as they will dissolve.
Incompatibility with other materials: None known.
Hazardous decomposition products: Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 鈥? 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product):
Ingestion: Slightly Toxic
Oral (LD50 Rat): 4,460 mg/kg body weight
Dermal: Slightly Toxic
Dermal (LD50 Rabbit): > 2,010 mg/kg body weight
Inhalation: Slightly Toxic
Inhalation (LC50 Rat): > 2.5 mg/L air - 4 hours
Eye Contact: Mildly Irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Contact: Moderately Irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Sensitization: Not a Sensitizer (Guinea Pig)
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Reproductive/Developmental Effects
Cyromazine: None observed.
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies
Cyromazine: None observed.
Carcinogenicity
Cyromazine: None observed.
Other Toxicity Information:
None.
Toxicity of Other Components
The acute toxicity test results reported in Section 11, above, for the finished product take into account any acute
hazards related to the 鈥渙ther components鈥? in the formulation.
Amorphous Silica
Amorphous Silica is listed as an IARC (Group 3) carcinogen: not classifiable as a human carcinogen (No
Data Available) with limited animal evidence. Prolonged exposure to amorphous silica may cause
damage to respiratory system and irritation to skin and eyes.
Crystalline Silica, Quartz
Chronic inhalation exposure to crystalline silica is known to cause silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis in
humans. Listed as an IARC (Group 2A) carcinogen; classified as a possible human carcinogen.
Experimental animals exposed to crystalline silica developed respiratory tract cancers.
Kaolin Clay
Long term exposure to high concentrations of this dust may produce x-ray evidence of dust in the lungs.
Continued long term overexposure may affect respiratory function in some individuals.
Sodium Alkylnaphthalenesulfonate
Exposure can result in eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Other materials that show synergistic toxic effects together with the product: None known.
Target Organs
Active Ingredient
Cyromazine: None known.
Inert Ingredients
Crystalline Silica, Quartz Respiratory tract.
Kaolin Clay Respiratory tract.
Amorphous Silica Respiratory tract, skin, eye
Sodium Alkylnaphthalenesulfonate Eye, skin, respiratory tract
SECTION 鈥? 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary of Effects
Cyromazine:
Slightly toxic to fish and invertebrates. Practically non-toxic to birds and bees.
Eco-Acute Toxicity
Cyromazine: Bees LC50/EC50 > 25 碌g/bee
Invertebrates (Water Flea) LC50/EC50 > 92.8 ppm
Fish (Trout) LC50/EC50 > 87.9 ppm
Fish (Bluegill) LC50/EC50 > 89.7 ppm
Birds (8-day dietary - Bobwhite Quail) LC50/EC50 > 5,620 ppm
Birds (8-day dietary - Mallard Duck) LC50/EC50 > 5,620 ppm
Eco-Chronic Toxicity
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Cyromazine:
Fish (Fathead minnow) Early Life Stage MATC 22 mg/L
Invertebrate (Daphnia magna) Life Cycle MATC 0.45 mg/L
Environmental Fate
The active ingredient, cyromazine has a low bioaccumulation potential, low to moderate mobility in soil but is not
persistent in soil or water. The Dissipation half-life in soil is 34 鈥? 79 days. The main route of degradation is by
microbial degradation and formation of bound residues. For CITATION, the bulk material sinks in water
(after 24 h).
SECTION 鈥? 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal information: Do not reuse empty containers. Empty container retains product residue. Triple rinse, or
equivalent, empty container, return rinse water to dilution mixture, and dispose of dilution mixture as a hazardous waste if
it cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions. Dispose of empty containers in accordance with local
regulations. Consult provincial environment ministry for advice on waste disposal. Industrial/commercial waste may be
handled at licensed facilities only. Waste shipments must be securely packaged and properly labelled. Only licensed carriers
may be used, and proper documents must accompany the shipment.
SECTION 鈥? 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping information such as shipping classification:
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS CLASSIFICATION - ROAD/RAIL
Not Regulated.
IATA CLASSIFICATION 鈥? AIR**
Not Regulated.
(**Note: Do not ship water soluble packaging by air.)
SECTION 鈥? 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS classification for product: Exempt
A statement that the MSDS has been prepared to meet WHMIS requirements, except for use of the 16 headings.
This MSDS has been prepared in accordance with WHMIS requirements, but the data are presented under 16 headings.
Other regulations; restrictions and prohibitions
Pest Control Products (PCP) Act Registration No.: 24465
SECTION 鈥? 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained herein is offered only as a guide to the handling of this specific material and has been prepared
in good faith by technically knowledgeable personnel. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and the manner and conditions
of use and handling may involve other and additional considerations. No warranty of any kind is given or implied and
Syngenta will not be liable for any damages, losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the use of or
reliance on any information contained herein. This Material Safety Data Sheet is valid for three years. This product is
under the jurisdiction of the Pest Control Products Act and is exempt from the requirements for a WHMIS compliant
MSDS. Hazardous properties of all ingredients have been considered in the preparation of this MSDS. Read the entire
MSDS for the complete hazard evaluation of this product.
Prepared by: Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc.
1-87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682)
Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including
data and statements) are accurate as of the date thereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS
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MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates to the
specific product designated and may no be valid where such product is used in combination with any other materials or in
any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information referred to herein are
beyond the control of Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc., Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc. expressly disclaims
any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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