BASF Corporation
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Agricultural Products Group
BASF Corporation: 1 (800) 832-HELP
P.O.Box 13528,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 CHEMTREC: 1 (800) 424-9300
(919) 547-2000
Product No.: 579675 Acrobat庐 50 WP fungicide
Date Prepared: 8/21/2000 Date Revised: 6/5/2002
SECTION I
Trade Name: Acrobat庐 50 WP fungicide
Chemical Name: (E,Z)-4-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]morpholine
Synonyms: Dimethomorph; AC 336,379; BAS 550 01 F Formula: C(21) H(22) Cl N O(4)
Chemical Family: Morpholide Mol Wt: 387.9
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO. % PEL/TLV - SOURCE
Dimethomorph 110488-70-5 50 0.6 mg/m(3)manufacturer recommended
Inerts N/A 50 None established
SARA Title III Section 313: Not listed
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING/MELTING POINT@760mm Hg: 125 - 149 潞C (melt) pH: N/D
VAPOR PRESSURE mmHg @ 20潞C: N/D
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR BULK DENSITY: 336. kg/m(3)-loose 475 kg/m(3)-tapped
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Forms a suspension
APPEARANCE: Gray powder ODOR: Odorless INTENSITY: None
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD): N/D AUTOIGNITION TEMP: N/D
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR (% BY VOL): LOWER: N/D UPPER: N/D
NFPA 704 HAZARD CODES
FLAMMABLE: 3* INSTABILITY: 1 OTHER: N/R
HEALTH: 2
NFPA 30 STORAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-flammable solid
EXTINGUISHING Use water fog, foam, CO(2), or dry chemical extinguishing media.
MEDIUM
SPECIAL Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear.
FIREFIGHTING Decontaminate emergency personnel with soap and water before leaving the fire area.
PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE *Organic dusts may form an explosive dust/air mixture. Class ST-2 dust explosion hazard.
EXPLOSION Kst = 222 BAR m/sec; Pmax = 6.1 BARA; Brenzahl number = 3; Minimum Ignition Energy
HAZARDS (MIE) = 1-3 mJ; Grewer onset temperature = 280潞C; Impact sensitivity - negative; DSC
Exotherm at 201潞C.
SELECT ACRONYM KEY
N/A - Not available; N/D - Not determined; N/R - Not rated; N/E - Not established
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SECTION V - HEALTH DATA
TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA:
Data for formulated product:
Rat (male), Oral LD50 = 3453 mg/kg
Rat (female), Oral LD50 = 2498 mg/kg
Rat (combined), Dermal LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Rat, Inhalation LC50 (4 hr) > 2 mg/L
Rat, Inhalation LC50 (1 hr calculated) > 8 mg/L
Rabbit, Eye Irritation - slightly irritating
Rabbit, Skin Irritation - Non-irritating
Guinea pig, Dermal Sensitizer - Not a sensitizer
OSHA, NTP, or IARC Carcinogen: Not listed
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
See Product Label and Directions For Use for additional precautionary statements.
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Existing medical conditions aggravated by this product: None known
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able
If swallowed:
to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything to
an unconscious person.
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison
If on skin or on
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
clothing:
Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists.
If in eyes:
Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get medical
If inhaled:
attention.
Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote.
Note to physician:
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for
Note:
treatment.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable. Store in a cool well ventilated area.
Store in original container in cool,dry,well ventilated place away from ignition sources,
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
heat or flame.
Oxidizing agents.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY:
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen; HCl
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Does not occur.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Does not polymerize.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
No OXIDIZER: No
CORROSIVE TO METAL:
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SECTION VII - PERSONAL PROTECTION
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS must refer to the Product Label and Directions For Use
attached to the product for Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA Worker
Protection Standard 40 CFR part 170.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
WORKERS:
Respiratory Protection:
Supplied air respirators should be worn if large quantities of mist/dust are generated or prolonged exposure
possible.
Eye Protection:
Chemical goggles when respirator does not provide eye protection.
Protective Clothing:
Gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact.
Ventilation:
Whenever possible, engineering controls should be used to minimize the need for personal protective
equipment.
SECTION VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY DATA
Environmental data for dimethomorph
Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata 72 hr EC50 = 53 mg/L
Lemna gibba EC50 = 22 mg/L
Honeybee Contact LD50 > 100 mg/bee
Honeybee Oral LD50 > 100 mg/bee
SARA 311/312 REPORTING
FIRE:N PRESSURE: N REACTIVITY: N ACUTE: Y CHRONIC:N TPQ(lbs): N/R
SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:
In case of large scale spillage of this product, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected
persons. Call CHEMTREC (800 424-9300) or BASF Corporation (800 832-HELP). For a small spill, wear personal
protective equipment as specified on the label.
FOR A LIQUID SPILL: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth , etc.) and transfer the liquid and
solid diking materials to separate containers for disposal.
FOR A SOLID SPILL: Sweep solid into a drum for re-use or disposal. Remove personal protective equipment
and decontaminate it prior to re-use.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND: No RQ(lbs): None
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix or rinsate is a violation of federa
law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency responsible for
pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
HAZARDOUS WASTE 40CFR261: No HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:None
CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Triple rinse (or equivalent) and add rinsate to the spray tank. Then offer for
recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by state
and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
FOR BULK CONTAINERS: Reusable containers should be returned to the point of purchase for cleaning and re-
filling.
FOR MINIBULK CONTAINERS: Clean all tanks on an approved loading pad so rinsate can be collected and mixed
into the spray solution or into a dedicated tank. Using a high pressure sprayer, rinse several times with small
volumes of water to minimize rinsate.
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SECTION IX - SHIPPING DATA - PACKAGE AND BULK
D.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME (49CFR172.101-102): HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
(49CFR CERCLA LIST):
None
None
RQ(lbs): None
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (CFR 172.101-102):
PRIMARY SECONDARY
None
D.O.T. LABELS REQUIRED (49CFR172.101-102): D.O.T. PLACARDS POISON CONSTITUENT
REQUIRED (CFR172.504): (49CFR172.203(K)):
None None None
BILL OF LADING DESCRIPTION
Fungicides, agricultural, NOIBN
This product is not regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Not applicable
CC NO.: UN/NA CODE:
SECTION X - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Acrobat庐 50 WP fungicide
DO NOT allow to become overheated in storage.
EPA Reg. No. 241-410
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
Complete Label and Directions For Use are attached to the product.
Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard,
40 CFR part 170. Refer to supplemental labeling under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the
Directions for Use section for information about this standard.
BASF Corporation
Agricultural Products Group
P.O.Box 13528,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 547-2000
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DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND
THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING
PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS,
DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS
PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU
EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION
FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED,
ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK.
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