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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FURADAN庐 4 F (FMC) INSECTICIDE/NEMATICIDE
MSDS Ref. No: 1563-66-2-26
Version: Global
Date Approved: 09/21/2001
Revision No: 7
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the EC directive, 91/155/EEC and other
regulatory requirements. The information contained herein is for the concentrate as packaged,
unless otherwise noted.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: FURADAN庐 4 F (FMC) INSECTICIDE/NEMATICIDE
PRODUCT CODE: 2837
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Carbofuran
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Carbamate Pesticide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C12H15NO3 (carbofuran)
SYNONYMS: FMC 10242; 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl methylcarbamate;
IUPAC: 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl methylcarbamate
MANUFACTURER Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Emergency Phone (FMC) 800-331-3148
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group (U.S.A. & Canada)
Emergency Phone (FMC) 716-735-3765
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA (Reverse charges)
CHEMTREC (U.S.): (800) 424-9300
(U.S.A. & Canada)
(202) 483-7616 (All other countries)
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% PEL/TLV EC No. EC Class
Carbofuran 1563-66-2 40.6 0.1 mg/m鲁 006-026-00-9 R26/28 - R50/53
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 <6 10.0 None None
mg/m鲁
WEEL
Surfactant Blend 0000-00-0 <3 None None None
Silica, quartz 14808-60-7 <0.5 0.1 mg/m鲁 None None
(respirable)
0.05
mg/m鲁
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: - Creamy off-white liquid suspension with a mildly
phenolic odor.
- Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures.
- Degrades at temperatures above 130掳C (266掳F).
- Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
- For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
- Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and water
courses.
- Highly toxic if swallowed, and could be highly toxic if absorbed through the
mucous membranes of the eyes.
- It is expected to be highly toxic by inhalation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure result from either
swallowing, inhaling or coming into contact with the eyes or skin. Conditions of increased
temperature and humidity may aid skin absorption of this product and, therefore, increase
toxicity. Symptoms of overexposure include headache, light-headedness, weakness, abdominal
cramps, nausea, excessive salivation, perspiration, blurred vision, tearing, pin-point pupils, blue
skin color, convulsions, tremor and coma.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None presently known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower
eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor immediately.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and
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persists.
INGESTION: Drink 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching the back of
the throat with a finger. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. See a medical doctor.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and
persists, see a medical doctor. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration and see a
medical doctor immediately.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product is highly toxic if swallowed, and
has low dermal toxicity. It is expected to be highly toxic by inhalation. It is minimally
irritating to the skin and practically non-irritating to the eyes, however, absorption
through the mucous membranes of the eyes could be highly toxic. Carbofuran is a
reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. Atropine sulfate is antidotal. Support respiration as
needed with removal of secretions, maintenance of a patent airway and, if necessary,
artificial ventilation. If cyanosis is absent: Adults - start treatment by giving 2 mg atropine
intravenously or intramuscularly, if necessary, and repeat with 0.4 - 2.0 mg atropine at 15
minute intervals until atropinization occurs (tachycardia, flushed skin, dry mouth,
mydrasis); Children under 12 - initial dose = 0.05 mg/kg body weight and repeat dose =
0.02 - 0.05 mg/kg body weight. Use of oximes such as 2-PAM is controversial. Observe
patient to insure that these symptoms do not recur as atropinization wears off. If in eyes,
instill one drop of homatropine. Treatment is otherwise controlled removal of exposure
followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog
only if necessary. Contain all runoff.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slightly combustible. Carbofuran will burn if
ignited and degrades at temperatures above 130掳C (266掳F).
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind. Wear
full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe smoke,
gases or vapors generated.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and methyl isocyanate.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES: Isolate and post spill area. Wear protective clothing and personal
protective equipment as prescribed in Section 8, "Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection". Keep unprotected persons and animals out of the area.
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Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer drains. Dike to confine spill and
absorb with a non-combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel or
pump waste into a drum and label contents for disposal.
To clean and neutralize spill area, tools and equipment, wash with a bleach or
caustic/soda ash solution. Follow this by washing with a strong soap and water solution.
Absorb, as above any excess liquid and add to the drums of waste already collected.
Repeat if necessary. Dispose of drummed wastes according to the method outlined in
Section 13, "Disposal Considerations".
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Do not use
or store near heat, open flame or hot surfaces. Store in original containers only. Keep out
of reach of children and animals. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water,
food or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust at all process locations where vapor or
mist may be emitted. Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: For splash, mist or spray exposure, wear chemical protective
goggles or a face shield.
RESPIRATORY: For splash, mist or spray exposure wear, as a minimum, a properly
fitted half-face or full-face air-purifying respirator which is approved for pesticides (U.S.
NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable certification organization). Respirator use and
selection must be based on airborne concentrations.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Depending upon concentrations encountered, wear
coveralls or long-sleeved uniform and head covering. For larger exposures as in the case
of spills, wear full body cover barrier suit, such as a PVC suit. Leather items - such as
shoes, belts and watchbands - that become contaminated should be removed and
destroyed. Launder all work clothing before reuse (separately from household laundry).
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Clean water should be available for washing in
case of eye or skin contamination. Wash skin prior to eating, drinking or using tobacco.
Shower at the end of the workday.
GLOVES:
Wear chemical protective gloves made of materials such as rubber, neoprene or nitrile.
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Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior to removal. Inspect
regularly for leaks.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Mildly phenolic
APPEARANCE: Creamy off-white liquid suspension
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.16 - 1.20 (water = 1)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 221.26 (carbofuran)
WEIGHT PER VOLUME: 9.66 - 9.99 lb/gal. (1160 - 1200 g/L)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and fire.
STABILITY: Stable
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DERMAL LD50: 6783 mg/kg (rabbit)
ORAL LD50: 7.34 mg/kg (rat)
INHALATION LC50: 0.10 mg/L/1 hour (rat) (carbofuran)
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product is highly toxic if
swallowed, and has low dermal toxicity. It is expected to be highly toxic by inhalation. It
is minimally irritating to the skin and practically non-irritating to the eyes, however,
absorption through the mucous membranes of the eyes could be highly toxic. With dermal
exposure to this product, conditions of increased temperature and humidity facilitate skin
absorption and, therefore, promote increased toxicity. Carbofuran is a reversible
cholinesterase inhibiting pesticide which elicits symptoms in humans typical of
cholinesterase inhibition including headaches, light-headedness, weakness, abdominal
cramps, nausea, excessive salivation, perspiration and blurred vision. More severe signs of
cholinesterase inhibition include tearing, pin-point pupils, excessive respiratory secretions,
cyanosis, convulsions, generalized tremor and coma. Excessive exposure may result in
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death. In humans, ingestion of large amounts of propylene glycol has resulted in
symptoms of reversible central nervous system depression including stupor, rapid
breathing and heartbeat, profuse sweating and seizures.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the
formulation. In studies with laboratory animals, carbofuran did not cause reproductive
toxicity, teratogenicity, or carcinogenicity. Chronic exposure of laboratory animals to
carbofuran has caused decreased cholinesterase activity (erythrocyte, plasma, and/or
brain). An overall absence of genotoxicity has been demonstrated in mutagenicity testing
with carbofuran. Repeated overexposure to propylene glycol can produce central nervous
system depression, hemolysis and minimal kidney damage. Repeated overexposure to
crystalline silica for extended periods has caused acute silicosis. IARC has classified
crystalline silica, inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources,
as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). NTP has classified respirable crystalline silica
(quartz, cristobalite and tridymite) as "reasonably anticipated to be carcinogenic".
NTP IARC OSHA
Chemical Name Other
Status Status Status
Not listed
Silica, quartz Anticipated Listed Not listed
(ACGIH)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented below are for the active ingredient.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Carbofuran has a moderate rate of degradation in soil
(half-life = 50 days). It undergoes rapid hydrolysis under alkaline (high pH) conditions,
but is stable at acidic (low) pH. Carbofuran has a Log Pow of 1.4 and a bioconcentration
factor of 9 (low potential for environmental accumulation). It may be mobile in soil,
especially soils with a high sand content and, therefore, has a potential to contaminate
groundwater. In heavier textured soils, the mobility of carbofuran is expected to be
moderate.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: With LC50 values between 5.3 to
36 碌g/L to fish and aquatic arthropods in the laboratory, this product is considered highly
toxic. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the aquatic environment. It is also
considered highly toxic to waterfowl and upland game birds, and has an oral LD50 of
2.67 to 10.75 mg/kg. Carbofuran is easily metabolized and, because it is a rapidly
reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, recovery from symptoms of sublethal exposure occurs
quickly.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Open dumping or burning of this material or its packaging is
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prohibited. If spilled material cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions,
an acceptable method of disposal is to incinerate in accordance with local, state and
national environmental laws, rules, standards and regulations. However, because
acceptable methods of disposal may vary by location and regulatory requirements may
change, the appropriate agencies should be contacted prior to disposal.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Non-returnable containers which held this material should
be cleaned, prior to disposal, by triple rinsing. Containers which held this material may be
cleaned by being triple-rinsed, and recycled, with the rinsate being incinerated. Do not cut
or weld metal containers. Vapors that form may create an explosion hazard.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Carbamate pesticide, liquid, toxic
TECHNICAL NAME: Carbofuran
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 6.1
UN/NA NUMBER: UN2992
PACKING GROUP: II
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Listed (carbofuran - when net weight is 24.63
lbs. or more)
U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Insecticide, NOI, Poison.
MARINE POLLUTANT #1: carbofuran
NAERG: 151
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
355): Carbofuran
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SECTION 302.4 REPORTABLE QUANTITY (40 CFR 355) The following is
a list of the ingredients that are listed.
Chemical Name RQ
Carbofuran 10 lbs.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370): Immediate, Delayed
SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370): The
threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs.
This product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.: None
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372): This product
contains the following ingredients subject to Section 313 reporting requirements:
(carbofuran)
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT): Listed.
Chemical Name Wt.% RQ
Carbofuran 40.6 10 lbs.
COMMENTS: Australian Hazard Code : 3XE
U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Number : P127 (carbofuran)
U.S. EPA Signal Word : DANGER-POISON
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY
This MSDS replaces Revision #6, dated January 08, 2001. Changes in information are as
follows:
Section 4 (First Aid Measures) - Ingestion
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