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Safety Data Sheet Certis
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1. Substance / preparation and company name
Basamid
Use of the Substance/ Preparation
Soil sterilant
Company identification
Certis
1b Mills Way, Boscombe Down Business Park, Amesbury, Wiltshire. SP4 7RX
Telephone: 01980 676500 Fax: 01980 626555
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2. Composition / information on ingredients
Chemical name Concentration (%) CAS Symbol R-phrases Dazomet 97%
533-74-4 Xn, N 22, 36, 50/53
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3. Possible hazards
Harmful if swallowed, irritating to eyes.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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4. First aid measures
General Advice: Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Remove contaminated clothing if difficulties occur
and obtain medical attention. Show container, label and/or safety data sheet to physician.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention. Do not introduce
vomiting unless told to by a poison control centre or doctor. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the
victim is unconscious or having convulsions.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.
Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.
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5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog, foam, dry extinguishing media.
Specific hazards: Carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides. The substances/ groups of substances
mentioned can be released in case of fire.
Special fire fighting procedures: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Collect extinguishing
water separately; do not allow reaching sewage or effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated
extinguishing water in accordance with local regulations.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective
clothing.
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6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid dust formation.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains, surface water, groundwater or soil.
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Methods for cleaning up: Sweep up, avoid raising dust, whilst wearing breathing apparatus. Collect in a suitable
container for disposal. Dispose of any absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling:
Advice on safe handling: Protect against moisture. Avoid dust formation and ensure thorough ventilation of
stores and work areas.
Protection against fire and explosion: Avoid dust formation. Avoid deposition of dust. Dust can form an
explosive mixture with air. Prevent electrostatic charge- sources of ignition are kept clear- fire extinguishers should
be kept handy.
Storage:
Storage requirements: Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Protect against moisture. Keep away from direct
sunlight and protect from temperatures above 40掳C. Change in the properties of the product may occur if
substance/ product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time.
Storage Duration: 60 months
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal Protection
Respiratory protection: In case of occurrence of dust or aerosols, respiratory protective equipment is required.
Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Particle filter EN 143 Type P2, medium efficiency.
Hand protection: Suitable chemical resistant safety gloves (EN 374) also with prolonged, direct contact
(Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation itime according to EN 374): e.g.
nitrile rubber (0.4mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), polyvinylchloride (0.7 mm) and other.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (EN 166)
Skin protection: Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron,
protecting boots, chemical-protection suits (according to DIN-EN 465).
General safety and hygiene measures: The statements on personal protective equipment in the instructions for
use apply when handling crop-protection agents in final-consumer packing. . Wearing of closed work clothing is
recommended. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Remove contaminated clothing. Store work clothing
separately. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at
the place of work. Hands and /or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift.
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Micro granules (MG)
Colour: White
pH: Approx. 7 (as a 1% watery dispersion)
Flash point: Not applicable
1.34 g/cm3 (20掳C)
Density:
Bulk density: 0.678 kg/L -0.755 kg/L
Solubility in water: 3.5 g/L (20掳C) (active substance)
Melting point: Approx. 104掳C (active substance)
Autoignition temperature: Not auto-flammable
Minimum ignition energy: >1.3 J
Fire promoting properties: Not fire-propagating
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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Avoid moisture
Thermal decomposition: No decomposition is stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Substances to avoid: water
Hazardous reactions: Dust explosion hazard. Contact with water or moisture liberates toxic gases.
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Hazardous decomposition products: Methyl isothiocyanate. The mentioned substance is result of gradual
decomposition under influence of moisture. Methyl isothiocyanate is irritant to eyes and can cause skin
sensitisation and irritation.
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11. Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 (rat): 519 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity: LD50 (rat): > 2000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity: LD50 (rat): 8.4 mg/L (4h)
Skin irritation: Rabbit: Non-irritant
Skin sensitisation: Skin sensitisation not observed in animal studies
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12. Ecological information
Acute toxicity fish: LC50: 4.5 mg/L鈮C50 (96h)鈮?10 mg/L
Toxicity plants: EC50 (72h) 1.015 mg/L
Toxicity aquatic invertebrates: EC50 (48hr) 0.427 mg/L
Micro-organisms/ effect
on active sludge: EC50 (17h) 1.8 mg/L
Persistence and degradability
Elimination information
Not easily biodegradable (by OECD criteria)
Evaluation
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) = 1.270 mg/g
Biological oxygen demand (BOD) = 85 mg/g (incubation period 5d)
Additional information
Other ecotoxicological advice: Do not discharge product into the environment without control.
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13. Disposal considerations
Must be dumped or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the
same manner as the substance/product.
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14. Transport information
UN Number: 3077
Packing Group: III
ROAD/RAIL
ADR/RID Class: 9
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (contains Dazomet 98%)
INLAND WATERWAY
ADNR Class: 9
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (contains Dazomet 98%)
SEA
IMDG/GGVSee Class: 9
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (contains Dazomet 98%) Marine Pollutant.
AIR
ICAO/IATA Class: 9
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (contains Dazomet 98%).
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15. Regulatory information
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This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP3
Hazard symbols: Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment.
Risk phrases: R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to the eyes.
R50/R53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Safety phrases: S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S57 Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.
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16. Other information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R36 Irritating to eyes
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and transport of the
substance or product to which it relates. It is not intended to apply to the use of the substance or product for which
purposes the substance or product label and any appropriate technical usage literature available should be
consulted and any relevant licences, consents or approvals complied with. The requirements or recommendations
of any relevant site or working procedure, system or policy in force or arising from any risk assessment involving
the substance or product should take precedence over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet
where there is a difference in the information given. The information provided in this safety data sheet is accurate
at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No liability will be accepted for any injury
loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account of information or advice contained in this safety data
sheet.
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