17 WP
Fungicide/Bactericide
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29, CFR 1910.1200.
The information contained herein is for the concentrate as packaged unless otherwise indicated.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from over exposure may result
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
from either swallowing, inhaling or coming into contact with skin or
TRADE NAME: Firewall鈩? 17 WP fungicide/bactericide eyes. Symptoms of streptomycin sulfate exposure include nausea,
PRODUCT NUMBER: 1004 vomiting, dizziness/tingling of the face. Exposure may cause allergic
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 80990-4 reaction and anaphylaxis to occur in sensitive individuals. Eye con-
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Streptomycin Sulfate tact may cause eye irritation. Streptomycin sulfate may cause sensi-
CAS NUMBER: 3810-74-0 tization. As with other antibiotics, it has the potential to change the
CHEMICAL NAME: O-2-deoxy-2-methylamino-alpha-L-glucopyra- micro flora of the intestine and allow overgrowth of non-susceptible
nosyl-(1->2)-O-5-deoxy-3-C-formyl-alpha-L-lyxofuranosyl-(1->4)- organisms. Streptomycin sulfate can cause kidney damage and loss
N3,N3-diamidino-D-streptamine-sulfate (2:3) of hearing. Ear damage may manifest itself with symptoms of nausea,
ANSI COMMON NAME: Streptomycin
vomiting and vertigo. Streptomycin sulfate can cross the placental
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C42H84N14O36S3 (streptomycin sulfate)
barrier and could cause hearing damage in the fetus.
CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION: Antibiotic
USE: Control of bacterial diseases on agricultural crops and orna- MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Excessive exposure to any
mental plants. dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions. May cause
MANUFACTURER: allergic reaction and anaphylaxis to occur in individuals with allergic
AgroSource, Inc. history.
P.O. Box 1341 SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0341
U.S. A. EYE CONTACT: If in eyes, hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
General Information: (908) 931-9001 with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
SKIN CONTACT: If on skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothing.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL INFO TRAC
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
(800) 535-5053 or (352) 323-3500
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If person is not breath-
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, prefer-
Component %w/w CAS Number OSHA PEL** ACGIH TLV**
ably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doc-
Streptomycin 17 3810-74-0 Not Established Not Established
tor immediately for further treatment advice.
(Sulfate)
INGESTION: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor
Quartz 14808-60-7 0.1 mg/cu m 0.1 mg/cu m
immediately for treatment advice. Have the person sip a glass of
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so
Inert Ingredient Not Available 3 mg/cu m 3 mg/cu m
by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
to an unconscious person.
Inert Ingredient Not Available 10 mg/cu m 10 mg/cu m
Total Dust Total Dust
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: In case of significant overexposure by acci-
5 mg/cu m 5 mg/cu m
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
dental ingestion, monitor serum aminoglycoside concentration.
Monitor renal and eighth cranial nerve function carefully. Obtain
Unidentified inert ingredients are proprietary and/or non-hazardous.
** Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) & Threshold Limit Value (TLV) are 8-hour time weighted average (TWA).
baseline serum creatinine and BUN in all cases of suspected toxici-
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION ty. Be alert for possible intestinal obstruction.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, CO2, dry chemical
鈥? Free flowing light gray to tan powder
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective equipment
鈥? Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products including self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate non-essen-
鈥? For large exposures or fires, wear personal protective equip- tial personnel. If water is used to fight a fire, build a dike and collect
ment the runoff. Do not use contaminated buildings and equipment until
decontaminated.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known. As with all dry pow- PH: 6.3 +/- 0.8
ders, it is advisable to ground material equipment in contact with dry VOLATILE COMPONENTS (% w/w): < 8% (water)
material to dissipate the potential buildup of static electricity. DENSITY (lb./cu ft): 41.2 loose, 56.2 compacted
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable BOILING POINT (degrees C/degrees F): Not applicable
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Available FREEZING POINT (degrees C/degrees F): Not applicable
FLAMMABILITY: Not Available; Limits - Not Applicable MELTING RANGE (degrees C/degrees F): Not available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH FIRE: VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg @ degrees C/degrees F): Not applicable
Irritating and possibly toxic oxides of nitrogen, carbon and sulfur.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage and use conditions.
SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES: Control the spill at its source Hygroscopic; moisture can cause decomposition.
and prevent it from spreading, contaminating soil, or entering HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Should not occur.
sewage or drainage systems or bodies of water. Clean up spills
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: High temperatures can cause
immediately and use suitable protective equipment (Section 8).
decomposition to potentially toxic gases.
Keep unnecessary persons away. If emergency response personnel
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Unstable in strong acids and alkalis.
are unavailable or unwarranted, clean up a solid spill by carefully
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Hygroscopic, protect from moisture using
sweeping up the material (avoid creating dust) and using a proper
airtight containers.
tool to place it into an appropriate disposal container. If liquid, cover
the spill with an absorbing material and follow the same procedure
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
used for a solid spill. Scrub the area with a hard water detergent.
Pick up liquid with absorbent material and follow the same proce- FIREWALL鈩? 17 WP:
dure used for a solid spill. Dispose of or treat all spill residues
Ingestion: Practically Non-Toxic. Oral LD50 (Rat) 9,000 mg/kg
according to applicable local, state and federal regulations (Section
Dermal: Slightly Toxic. Dermal LD50 (Rat) >2,000 mg/kg
13). Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow fire pre-
vention procedures (Section 5). Inhalation: Slightly Toxic. Inhalation LC50 (Rat) >2.72 mg/l air 鈥?4 hours
Eye Contact: Mildly Irritating (Rabbit)
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Skin Contact: Slightly Irritating (Rabbit)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation sufficient to
Dermal Sensitization: No evidence of sensitization was observed
control dust is recommended.
(Guinea Pig). See Section 3.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT: Avoid generating dust.
STREPTOMYCIN SULFATE:
Use respiratory protection in the absence of adequate ventilation con-
Neurotoxicity: Streptomycin sulfate neurotoxic and ototoxic.
trols (Section 8). Wash skin thoroughly after shift exposure. Keep con-
tainers closed when not in use. Clean up spills promptly (Section 6). Reproductive Effects: Streptomycin sulfate auditory nerve dam-
age in developing fetus.
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place and protect
from moisture. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Do not breathe dust Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity: Severe allergic reactions (anaphy-
or spray. Do not ingest. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chew- lactic) can occur. Clinical studies reported kidney and ear dam-
ing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Do not store food, bever- age manifested by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, numbness/tingling
ages or tobacco products in the storage area. Protect containers of the face.
from damage. Use entire contents of packages, do not store open
Carcinogenicity: Streptomycin sulfate not listed as a carcinogen
packages. Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals. For
by NTP, IARC, OSHA & ACGIH
agricultural crop and ornamental plant use only.
Note: Crystalline silica (quartz and cristobalite); inhalation of high
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION dust levels can cause pneumoconiosis, silicosis or pulmonary
fibrosis. Listed by IARC as a Group 2A carcinogen (lung) based on
NOTE: The following recommendations are for manufacturing, formu-
limited evidence in humans and sufficient data in animals. Listed
lating or packaging the product. See the product label for commercial
by the NTP as a substance reasonably anticipated to be a car-
application procedures.
cinogen.
INHALATION: Use MSHA/NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator with
Target Organs: Streptomycin sulfate - kidney, ear, skin; Inert
any R, P, or HE filter. Do not breathe dust or spray.
ingredients - respiratory system
SKIN CONTACT: Wear chemical resistant (e. g. nitrile or butyl) gloves,
coveralls, socks and chemical resistant footwear. For overhead expo- SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
sure, wear chemical resistant headgear.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: Not available.
EYE CONTACT: Safety glasses required. Use chemical splash goggles
OTHER: This product is a pesticide. Avoid contact of spilled materi-
if potential exists for direct exposure to dust, splashes or sprays.
als and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower. SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
INGESTION: Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic
DISPOSAL: Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product
application in areas where there is potential for exposure. Wash thor-
containers, waste containers and residues according to local, state
oughly with soap and water after handling.
and federal health and environmental regulations.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Characteristic Waste: Not Applicable
Listed Waste: Not Applicable
APPEARANCE: Free flowing, light gray to tan powder
ODOR: Odorless or a slight fermentation-like odor
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 1457.3 (streptomycin sulfate)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Streptomycin sulfate is soluble in water (>20g/l).
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation) CLASSIFICATION: Not reg-
ulated by DOT
SHIPPING FREIGHT DESCRIPTION: Insecticides or Fungicides,
Agricultural, N. O. S.
ICAO/IATA CLASSIFICATION: Not available.
IMDG CLASSIFICATION: Not available.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): Streptomycin is listed
in the TSCA inventory but is exempt. Subject to FIFRA.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE CLASSIFICATION (40 CFR 261): Not
Applicable.
CERCLA/SARA 302 REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None
EPCRA SARA Title III Classification:
Section 311/312: Acute Health Hazard & Chronic Health Hazard;
Section 313: Toxic Chemicals- Not Applicable.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HAZARD RATINGS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Instability 0 (0-
Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-Extreme)
HMIS HAZARD RATINGS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 (0-
Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4- Severe)
Jeanette
IMPORTANT: While the descriptions, data and information con-
Digitally signed by Jeanette
tained in the Material Safety Data Sheet are presented in good faith
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and are believed to be accurate as of the date indicated,
AgroSource, Inc. makes no warranty with respect hereto and dis-
DN: cn=Jeanette Covert,
claims all liability from reliance thereon. The Material Safety Data
o=Product Regulatory Associates,
Sheet is provided for guidance only. Many factors may affect the
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product during processing, application or use. Therefore, it is rec-
ou, email=jacovert@comcast.net,
ommended that packagers, handlers and users test to determine
suitability under their specific conditions.
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Firewall is trademark of AgroSource, Inc.
Date: 2007.12.19 15:43:14 -05'00'
漏 2007 AgroSource, Inc.
Original Issued Date: 01/16/98; Revision Date: 11/15/04; Replaces:
08/16/04
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