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1. Substance / preparation and company name
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Use of the Substance/ Preparation
Insecticide
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
Fipronil 0.10% w/w 120068-37-3 T, N R23/24/25,
R48/25, R50/53
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3. Possible hazards
Not classified as hazardous.
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4. First aid measures
General advice: If a person thinks that they have been exposed to this product and feels unwell, call a doctor
or take them to a hospital. Remove all contaminated clothing. Keep them at REST away from source of
contamination. DO NOT ALLOW smoking or eating. First aider should avoid becoming contaminated and wear
protective clothing if necessary.
Eye contact: Immediately irrigate affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under flowing water, with eyelids open.
Skin contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and footwear and flush skin with plenty of water.
Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Immediately rinse mouth then drink plenty of water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
Inhalation: Keep person calm, remove to fresh air, summon medical help.
Unconsciousness: If danger of loss of consciousness, place person in recovery position. Apply artificial
ventilation if necessary, but care must be taken to avoid contamination of the first aider.
GUIDE TO PHYSICIAN - general advice
Active ingredient group: Fipronil is from the phenyl pyrazole group of insecticides
Toxic effects: This material is of moderate general toxicity
Symptoms of accidental over exposure: There is no documentation of pathological effects in humans.
Any unusual symptoms which occur after exposure (by any mode of entry) should be recorded and reported to
Certis.
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5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, water fog.
Possible harmful fumes in a fire: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride,
nitrogen oxides. Do not breathe smoke or fumes.
Protective equipment: In case of fire wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective
clothing.
Further information: Call the Fire Brigade at once to deal with all fires involving pesticides unless the fire is
small and immediately controllable. Spray unopened containers with a mist spray to keep cool. If without risk,
remove intact containers from exposure to fire. Contain fire-fighting water, bunding if necessary with sand or
earth. Do not allow contamination of public drains or surface or ground waters. Dispose of fire debris and
contaminated water as advised in the MAFF/HSE "Pesticides: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Pesticides on
Farms and Holdings".
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6. Accidental release measures
If spilled: Wear prescribed protective clothing. Clear spillage immediately. Contain spillage, sweep or shovel
up. Collect contaminated material and place in a marked container for disposal. Thoroughly wash area of
spillage. Dispose of contaminated materials as advised in the MAFF/HSE "Pesticides: Code of Practice for the
Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings". Wash thoroughly immediately after handling spillages, or at
once if contaminated.
Personal protective equipment: See Section 8.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow contamination of public drains or surface or ground waters. Prevent
product from entering water courses or the ground. Inform local water plc if spillage enters drains and the
Environment Agency (England & Wales), the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Scotland), or the
Environment and Heritage Service (Northern Ireland) if it enters surface or ground waters. Keep people and
animals away.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling: No special measures are necessary provided the product is used correctly.
Protection against fire and explosion: No special precautions are necessary.
Storage: Protect against moisture. Keep only in original container. Keep away from heat and protect from
sunlight. Store separately from food, drink and animal feed.
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection
PRECAUTIONS (from product label)
Precautions marked * are a legal requirement
Operator protection
* Engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable in addition to the
following personal protective clothing:
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* WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SUITABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT when
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handling the product or mixing with compost ( disposable filtering facepiece respirator to at least EN149 FFP3
or equivalent).
* WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling treated compost during the mixing operation.
* However, engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH assessment shows
they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.
AVOID ALL CONTACT BY MOUTH.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.
Environmental protection
* HARMFUL TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches with chemical or
used container
Consumer protection
NOT TO BE USED ON FOOD CROPS.
Storage and disposal
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed, in a safe place.
EMPTY CONTAINER COMPLETELY and dispose of safely.
FOR USE ONLY BY PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Hand Protection: In tests with a range of pesticide products, protective gloves made of nitrile rubber at least
0.5mm thick and 300mm long have been found to be the most suitable. Gloves made of viton, butyl rubber,
neoprene and PVC can also offer good protection. Gloves must protect the whole hand and wrist and
repeated use of these gloves depends upon spillages being washed off immediately. The gloves should be
thoroughly washed after each operation.
General safety & hygiene measure: The usual precautions for the handling of chemicals must be observed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, animal feedstuffs and beverages.
The wearing of other personal protective equipment may be required to supplement the items listed above.
These are described in the MAFF/HSE "Pesticides: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms
and Holdings". Decontaminate all personal protective equipment after use. When this is not possible dispose
of as contaminated wastes.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OESs)
Hazardous ingredients Long term Short term
exposure limit exposure limit
Not applicable
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Grey solid granule
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Density: 734 kg/m
Solubility: Not soluble
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10. Stability and reactivity
Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions.
Substances to avoid: No substances known that should be avoided.
Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/ indicated.
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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Ingestion: Low toxicity LD50 oral (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Skin contact: Non Irritant LD50 dermal (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Inhalation of vapour: Unlikely to cause a problem LC50 inhalation(rat): >5.16 mg/l /4h
Eye contact : Slightly irritating
Sensitising potential: Non sensitiser
Avoid all unnecessary contact with the product.
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12. Ecological information
The ecological data given are those of the active ingredient:
Ecotoxic effects: Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC50 96h: 0.25 mg/l
Algae EC/LC50 (0-72 h): 0.068 mg/l
Daphnia EC/LC50 (48h): 0.19 mg/l
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13. Disposal considerations
Leaking containers: Damaged or leaking containers must be dealt with as soon as noticed by sealing them in
impermeable containers.
Disposal of used containers: Follow the directions given in the MAFF/HSE "Pesticides: Code of Practice for the
Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings". Used, cleaned, crushed or punctured containers may be
burned or buried on farm under controlled conditions, or will generally be accepted at licensed disposal sites.
Disposal of diluted pesticide: Advice for the disposal or re-use of diluted pesticide is given in the MAFF/HSE
"Pesticides: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings".
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14. Transport information
Not regulated for transport.
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15. Regulatory information
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP3
Hazard symbols: None
Risk phrases: None
Safety phrases: None
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16. Other information
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Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R48/25 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
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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