ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
www.astra-agri.com.sa
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MALLET庐 960ULV
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MALLET庐 960ULV
Product Name:
Chemical Class: Organophosphorus
Use: Mallet 960ULV is use as a non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with
contact, stomach and respiratory action. It is used to control a
wide range of pests including: aphids, mites, grass-hoppers,
flies, scale; thrips, leaf miners loopers, pear psylla, mealybugs,
bollworms, lice, ticks, ants, spiders and many others. It is
used in pome, soft and stone fruits, cotton, vegetables,
potatoes and rice.
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 (% w/w)
Substance Chemical structure
Malathion Technical 87.00
S
CAS No. 121-75-5
(960 卤 20 g/L)
Chemical Name: diethyl
(CH3O)2PS CHCH2CO2CH2CH3
(dimethoxythiophosphorylthio)succinate;
S-1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl O,O- CO2CH2CH3
dimethyl phosphorodithioate (IUPAC)
13.00
Organic solvents
MALLET庐 960ULV / Insecticide
MSDS: 1
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
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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 convulsions. 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 to fresh air. Get to a doctor or hospital promptly.
First Aid Facilities:
Obtain an emergency supply of Atropine tablets (0.6 mg).
MALLET庐 960ULV / Insecticide
MSDS: 2
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
www.astra-agri.com.sa
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.
MALLET庐 960ULV / Insecticide
MSDS: 3
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
www.astra-agri.com.sa
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 be irritated the eyes and skin. Repeated minor exposure may
have cumulative effects. 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 affected 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
Assay: "Malathion" 960 卤 20 g/L
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid free of visible impurities.
Odour: Slightly aromatic
Acidity: 0.04%
Melting point: <0 C
Density: 1.168 卤 0.01
Flash point: >40 C
Water contents: 0.0882%
Solubility in H2O: Soluble
Other Properties:
Concentrate forms an emulsion with water.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : Stable
Conditions to avoid : Contact with iron and strong alkalis and storage above
50 C
Polymerization : Will not occur
Condition to avoid : None currently known
MALLET庐 960ULV / Insecticide
MSDS: 4
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
www.astra-agri.com.sa
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
Technical 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 : Not acutely toxic to birds
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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. 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.
MALLET庐 960ULV / Insecticide
MSDS: 5
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
www.astra-agri.com.sa
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: Organophosphorus pesticide, liquid, toxic,
flammable, flash point 鈮?23掳C (Malathion)
UN. No: UN 3017
Hazard Class: 6.1
TF2
Classification Code:
Packing group: III
Subsidiary Risks: 6.1 + 3
61
Special provisions:
LQ19
Limited quantities:
Packing instructions P001, IBC03, R001
Packaging:
Special packing provisions -
Mixed Packaging Provisions MP15
Instructions T7
Special Provisions TP2 TP28
UN Portable tanks
Tank Code L4BH
Special Provision TU15 TE1 TE15 TE19
ADR Tank
Vehicle for tank carriage FL
Transport Category 2
Packages -
Special provision
Bulk -
carriage
Loading, unloading & CV13 CV28
Handling
Operation S2 S9
Hazard Identification 63
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.
MALLET庐 960ULV / Insecticide
MSDS: 6
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