SAFETY DATA SHEET
CONFIDOR庐 RTU
Date of Issue: 17th March, 2006 Page 1 of 5
1. Identification of the Substance/Mixture and Supplier.
Confidor庐 Ready-to-use Insecticide
Product name:
Recommended Use: Home garden insecticide for the control of insect pests
Company details: Bayer New Zealand Limited,
3 Argus Place,
Glenfield,
Auckland,
New Zealand.
Telephone: 0800 227 012
Facsimile: 0800 227 011
Emergency telephone: 0800 734 607 Orica SH&E Shared services (24hr)
2. Hazards Identification.
Hazard classification: Classified as hazardous according to the criteria in the Hazardous
Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Classification and type: HSNO Class鈾?
9.4C
Harmful to terrestrial invertebrates.
Risk & Safety Phrases: None.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients.
Common name: Imidacloprid
Synonyms: None
Mixture:
Chemical Identity of
Ingredient CAS No. Content
Ingredients:
(g/L)
Imidacloprid 183261-41-3 0.125
Ethanol 112-80-1 4.5
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 2.7
Other ingredients (non-hazardous) 992.7
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4. First Aid Measures;
Description of necessary In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact the National
first aid measures: Poisons and Hazardous Chemicals Information Centre, PO Box 913,
Dunedin. Phone 0800 764 766, 0800 POISON.
Workplace facilities: Provide washing facilities in the workplace.
Symptoms: Symptoms of intoxication that may arise include: apathetic state,
depressed muscular tone, respiratory disturbance and trembling.
Muscular cramps are also possible in severe cases of poisoning.
Eye: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
holding eye open.
Skin: Remove patient's clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water.
Inhaled: Remove patient to fresh air. Keep rested and warm.
Ingestion: Give plenty of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Treatment: Apply basic aid and decontamination procedures. Treat symptoms.
Gastric lavage is not usually necessary, however the application of
activated charcoal and sodium sulphate is always advisable in
significant ingestions.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures.
Decomposition: In the event of fire, the formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen
cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides must be anticipated.
Do not breathe fumes.
Extinguishing media: Sprayed water jet, foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide, and
sand.
Recommended Protective Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained
clothing: breathing apparatus. Do not release contaminated water into the
environment. Keep intact containers cool by spraying with water.
Keep people away and upwind.
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6. Accidental Release Measures.
Personal Precautions: Emergency Procedures:
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. When
dealing with the spillage do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear suitable
personal protection during removal of spillages. This means wearing
eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and overalls.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or watercourses. If
contamination of drains, streams, watercourses, etc. is unavoidable,
warn the local water authority.
Procedure for spill: Keep all bystanders away.
Wear goggles, half face-piece respirator with combined dust and
vapour cartridge, full length clothing and PVC gloves.
Contaminated material must be disposed of in accordance with all
local authority requirements.
鈥? For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure
approved landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50L seek advice from the
manufacturer (use emergency contact number) before
attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until
disposal method is established.
Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with
the smallest volume of water practicable.
7. Handling and Storage.
Handling Practices: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and inhalation
of spray mist.
Conditions for Safe Storage Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and protect from sunlight.
and Store Sire Avoid temperatures below 0掳C or above 30掳C.
Requirements:
Packaging: Store in original container, tightly closed, away from foodstuffs.
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering measures: None.
Respiratory protection: Not usually required during normal use.
Eye protection: Not usually required during normal use.
Other protective equipment: None.
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin and inhalation of spray mist. Wash hands
and exposed skin before meals and after use.
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: Suspension
Odour: Slight characteristic
Colour: Colourless
Melting point: 144 掳C (imidacloprid)
4 x 10-7 mPa at 20 掳C (imidacloprid)
Vapour pressure:
Density: 1.54 (23 掳C, imidacloprid)
Viscosity: Not available
Solubility in water: 0.61 g/L (20 掳C, imidacloprid)
pH: 3.5 鈥? 6.0
Flash point: Not applicable
Partition coefficient (n- log P octanol/water = 0.57 (imidacloprid)
octanol/water)
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability of the Substance: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to Avoid: Not available.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidising agents.
Hazardous Reactions: In the event of fire, the formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen
cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides must be anticipated.
Hazardous polymerization None.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 rat: > 5000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity: LD50 rat: > 5000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity: LC50 (4 h) rat: > 10000 mg/L
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled.
Skin contact: Repeated exposure may cause irritation and allergic disorders.
Eye contact: May slightly irritating to the eyes.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Other information: Animal studies show no evidence of oncogenic effect, no evidence of
carcinogenic effects and no teratogenic potential for imidacloprid.
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12. Ecological Information
Acute fish toxicity: Imidacloprid: LC50: 237 mg/L (96h) golden orfe; 211 mg/L (96h)
rainbow trout
Bird toxicity: Imidacloprid: LD50: 31 mg/kg Japanese quail; 152 mg/kg bobwhite
quail
Algae toxicity: Imidacloprid: ErC50 (72h) >100 mg/L
Bee toxicity: Harmful to bees by direct contact.
13. Disposal Considerations.
Product Disposal: Dispose of this product only by using according to the label. Avoid
contamination of any water supply with product or empty container.
Container Disposal: Dispose of empty container safely. Do not use container for any
other purpose.
14. Transportation Information.
Rail/Road (RID/ADR) Not classified
Sea (IMDG-Code) Not classified
Air (ICAO/IATA) Not classified
15. Regulatory Information.
HSNO Approval Number: HSR000682
HSNO Controls (inc. Tracking): See www.ermanz.govt.nz for full listing of controls.
Approved Handlers required: Not required.
ACVM Registration: P005045
ACVM Controls: Not applicable.
16. Other Information.
9.4C Harmful to terrestrial invertebrates.
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