ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA
OF
www.astra-agri.com.sa
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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MALCHEM 570EC
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
1.
MALCHEM庐 570EC
Product Name:
Chemical Class: Organophosphorus
Use: MALCHEM 570 EC is use as a non-systemic Public health insecticide
emulsifiable concentrate formulation containing 570
g/L of the active ingredient Malathion. with contact,
stomach and respiratory action. It is used to control a
wide range of Public Health insect pest
Producer: Astra Industrial Complex Co., Ltd.
P.O. Box 30447, Al-Khobar 31952
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Emergency Tel.# (+966) 3 8121 406
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Proportions
Substance (% w/w) Chemical structure
Malathion 58.35 S
CAS No.121-75-5 (570 g / L) (CH3O)2PS CHCH2CO2CH2CH3
Chemical Name: diethyl
CO2CH2CH3
(dimethoxythiophosphorylthio)succinate; S-1,2-
bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
(IUPAC)
Solvents 35.06
Formulation aids 6.59
MALCHEM庐 570EC / Public Health Pesticide
MSDS: 1/6
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Acute Effects
Swallowed: The concentrate is slightly toxic and considered
harmful if swallowed.
Eye: Moderately irritating to the eyes. Permanent eye
injury is not expected.
Skin: Slightly irritating to the skin.
Inhalation Slightly toxic Inhalation of excessive amount of
spray may cause cholinesterase inhibition.
Chronic effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may show
adverse effects on the liver and kidneys.
Other Health Hazard Information
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid:
Swallowed:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor. Do not give fluids or
induce vomiting if person is unconscious or having convulsion.
If swallowed, give one atropine tablet (0.6 mg) every 5 minutes
until dryness of the mouth occurs. Get affected person to a
doctor or hospital promptly.
Eye:
Irrigate for 15 minutes with copious quantities of water with
eyelids held open. Seek medical advice.
Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing at once, wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air. Get to a doctor or hospital promptly.
First Aid Facilities:
Obtain an emergency supply of Atropine tablets (0.6 mg).
MALCHEM庐 570EC / Public Health Pesticide
MSDS: 2/6
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Advice to doctor:
A cholinesterase inhibitor. Atropine treatment may be required
or treat with up to 10 mg of IV diazepam 鈥? curare therapy is
contraindicated. Treat hydrocarbon pneumonitis secondary to
pulmonary oedema. Do not give adrenergic amines,
aminophylline, succinylcholine, phenothiazines or reserpine
alkaloids or oils.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Toxic gases containing oxides of sulphur and phosphorous may
be evolved if involved in fires or exposed to extreme heat.
Breathable air apparatus may be required in confined area.
Stay upwind.
Extinguishing Media:
Water fog, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
Special fire fighting procedures:
Fire fighters should use self contained breathing apparatus.
Prevent runoff of fire water. Avoid exposure to smoke.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain spill and absorb with sand or proprietary absorbent
(vermiculite). Prevent from entering drains, waterway or sewers.
Collect in sealed open top containers for disposal.
Disposal:
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer
container for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and
bottom and dispose of in landfill in accordance with local
regulations. On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep out of reach of children, do not store with food, feed or
other material to be used or consumed by humans or animals.
Do not contaminate water supplies, lakes, streams, or ponds.
Store in a secure, dry, well-ventilated area, segregated from
oxidizers and incompatible materials. Protect from moisture.
MALCHEM庐 570EC / Public Health Pesticide
MSDS: 3/6
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P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards:
Exposure standard for Malathion (maldison): 10 mg/m3 (TWA).
Engineering Controls:
Natural ventilation only required when handling the concentrate.
A local exhaust should be used in confined areas to keep the
level of solvent within acceptable limits.
Personnel Protection:
The concentrate is harmful; skin absorption is the most common
route of exposure. May irritate the eyes and skin. Repeated
minor exposure may have a cumulative effect. Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes and avoid breathing the vapor. Do not
inhale the spray mist. When opening the container of
concentrate and preparing the spray, wear cotton overalls
buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable hat and elbow-length
PVC gloves. When using in an enclosed area wear face shield.
If product spilled on skin wash effected area thoroughly with
soap and water. After use and before eating, drinking or
smoking, wash hands, arms, face thoroughly with soap and
water. After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves, face shield and
contaminated clothing. Do not eat or smoke while spraying.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear, light yellow liquid free of visible
impurities.
Odour Slightly aromatic
Melting point <0掳C
Density 1.064 鈥? 1.076 g/ml
Flash point 45.5掳C
Solubility in H2O Emulsifiable
Acidity as H2SO4 <5.0 g/Kg
Water content <2.0 g/Kg
Other Properties:
Concentrate forms an emulsion with water.
MALCHEM庐 570EC / Public Health Pesticide
MSDS: 4/6
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable
Conditions to avoid Contact with iron and strong alkalis and
storage above 50掳C
Polymerization Will not occur
Condition to avoid none currently known
Incompatibility Iron, strong alkalis and strong oxidizers
Hazardous Thermal decomposition may produce
isomalathion
Combustion: Hydrogen sulfide, sulfur, oxides of
carbon and phosphorus.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Formulation:
Acute oral LD50 for Rat: >2000 mg/Kg
Active Ingredient (Malathion):
Acute oral LD50 for rates 1,375 鈥? 2,800 mg/Kg
Mice 775 鈥? 3,321 mg/Kg
Cattle 500 mg/Kg
Acute dermal LD50 for rabbits 4,100 mg/Kg
Toxic to fish Toxic to fish
LC50 for bluegill sunfish 0.1mg/L
Toxicity to Bees Toxic to bees
Toxicity to birds No toxic to birds
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Active Ingredient (Malathion):
Toxic to fish
Dangerous to bees.
Do not spray and plants in flower while bees are foraging.
Do not contaminate dams, rivers or streams with pesticide or
used container.
MALCHEM庐 570EC / Public Health Pesticide
MSDS: 5/6
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P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
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Do not use container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers with water and add rinsate to the spray
solution.
Puncture top, bottom and sides of empty container, then crush
and bury in an approved landfill, or bury under at least 500 mm
of soil in a non 鈥揷rop, non-pasture area way from water sources
or homes.
Malathion is rapidly biodegraded in soil and sewage treatment
plants.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Do not reuse product containers.
Dispose of product containers, waste containers and residues
according to local health and environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE,
LIQUID,TOXIC, FLAAMMABLE (Malathion)
UN number UN3082
Class 9
Packing Group III
Marine Pollutant Yes
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.
SARA, Title III section 313
Malathion (CAS: 121-75-5)
Section 311/312
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use not in accordance
with the product label instructions.
MALCHEM庐 570EC / Public Health Pesticide
MSDS: 6/6
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