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Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Farmoz Pty Ltd, Suite 1, Level 4, Building B Telephone (02)9431 7800 (24 hours)
207 Pacific Highway St Leonards, NSW 2068 Fax (02)9431 7700
ACN 050 328 973
Substance: Captan is a N-trihalomethylthio derivative.
Farmoz Captan
Trade Name:
Product Use: Agricultural fungicide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: June, 2005
Revision Date: June, 2005
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Note: This product is classed as a MARINE POLLUTANT only and so the Dangerous Goods classification which
follows is for MARINE transport only. Not classed as a Dangerous Good for Storage or Road and Rail transport.
Risk Phrases: R23, R40, R41, R43, R50. Toxic by inhalation. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Risk of serious
damage to eyes. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Safety Phrases: S26, S28, S29, S38, S45, S61, S1/2, S36/37/39. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of soap and water. Do not empty into drains. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately
(show the label where possible). Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets.
Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
SUSDP Classification: S6
ADG Classification: Class 9 (ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.)
UN Number: 3077
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: Grey-brown granulated solid.
Odour: No data re odour.
Major Health Hazards: The rat oral LD50 for Captan ranges from 8400 to 15,000 mg/kg, indicating very low acute
toxicity. The mouse LD50 is 7000 mg/kg. Sheep showed no effect at doses of 200 mg/kg, but experienced deaths at
250 mg/kg. The inhalation LC50 (2-hour) in mice is 5.0 mg/L. Rabbits showed little or no skin sensitization to Captan,
while guinea pigs were moderately sensitive. Workers exposed to high concentrations of Captan in air (6 mg/m3)
experienced eye irritation including burning, itching, and tearing. Skin irritation also occurred in some cases. Toxic if
inhaled, may cause irreversible effects, may cause serious damage to eyes, possible skin sensitiser.
Potential Health Effects
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies.
Inhalation
Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Long term inhalation of high
amounts of any nuisance dust may overload lung clearance mechanism. Available data shows that this product is
toxic, but symptoms are not available.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Classified as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Exposure to a skin sensitiser, once
sensitisation has occurred, may manifest itself as skin rash or inflammation, and in some individuals this reaction can
be severe. However product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is a severe eye irritant.
Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms
such as swelling of eyelids and blurred vision may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should
disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment is likely to cause permanent
damage.
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Ingestion:
Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. This product is unlikely to cause any
irritation problems in the short or long term.
Carcinogen Status:
NOHSC: Captan is classified by NOHSC as a Class 3 Carcinogen, possibly carcinogenic to humans.
See the NOHSC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: Captan is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ingredients CAS No Conc,%
Captan 133-06-2 80 5 not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5
day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should
not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is
used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: If inhalation occurs, contact a Poisons Information Centre. Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be
needed. Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be beneficial
if administered by trained personnel, preferably on a doctor's advice. DO NOT allow victim to move about
unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary oedema can be delayed up to 48 hours after exposure.
Skin Contact: Gently brush away excess solids. Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 20 minutes or until the product is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take
care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, wash mouth with water and give some water to drink. If
symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. water fog. Water fog
or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Ensure that no spillage enters drains or water courses.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Flash point: Not flammable.
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: No data.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full
protective chemically resistant clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing
apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective
equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, PVC. Eye/face protective equipment should
comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in cleanup
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area, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask. Use a P1 mask, designed for use against mechanically
generated particles eg silica & asbestos.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Because of the environmentally hazardous nature of this product, special
care should be taken to restrict release to waterways or drains. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product
into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Consider vacuuming if appropriate. Recycle
containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. Refer to product label for specific instructions. After spills, wash
area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency
services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If
there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Ensure legality of disposal by
consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before storage or re-use. Advise
laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage
of this schedule of poison. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Exposure Limits
Captan 5 not set
The ADI for Captan is set at 0.1mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 10mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable
Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, Dec 2004.
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that dusts are minimised.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles must be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect
your eyes may lead to severe harm to them or to general health. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be
available in an area close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: If you believe you may have a sensitisation to this product or any of its declared ingredients, you
should prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves, clothes and, preferably, apron. Make sure that all skin
areas are covered. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following: rubber, PVC.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being
used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should be provided near to where this product is being
used.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Grey-brown granulated solid.
Odour: No data re odour.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Captan melts 175-178掳C
Volatiles: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C.
Vapour Pressure: No data.
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: No data.
Water Solubility: Slightly soluble.
pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
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Coeff Oil/water distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: No data.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have
any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30掳C. Protect this product from
light. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Nitrogen and
its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally hydrogen cyanide gas. Oxides of
sulfur (sulfur dioxide is a respiratory hazard) and other sulfur compounds. Most will have a foul odour. Hydrogen
chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Water. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness,
nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma
and death. Hydrogen cyanide poisoning signs and symptoms are weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting,
coma, convulsions, and death. Death results from respiratory arrest. Hydrogen cyanide gas acts very rapidly;
symptoms and death can both occur quickly.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Toxicity: Acute toxicity: The rat oral LD50 for Captan ranges from 8400 to 15,000 mg/kg, indicating very low acute
toxicity. The mouse LD50 is 7000 mg/kg. Sheep showed no effect at doses of 200 mg/kg, but experienced deaths at
250 mg/kg. The inhalation LC50 (2-hour) in mice is 5.0 mg/L. Rabbits showed little or no skin sensitization to Captan,
while guinea pigs were moderately sensitive. Workers exposed to high concentrations of Captan in air (6 mg/m3)
experienced eye irritation including burning, itching, and tearing. Skin irritation also occurred in some cases.
Chronic toxicity: Rats fed up to 750 mg/kg/day of Orthocide for 4 weeks had decreased food intake and body
weights. No deaths occurred in pigs given as much as 420 to 4000 mg/kg/day in the diet for 12 to 25 weeks, however,
cattle given six doses of 250 mg/kg experienced varied toxic effects, including death.
Reproductive effects: Pregnant mice exposed by inhalation to high doses of Captan for 4 hours a day during days 6
to 15 of gestation showed significant mortality or weight loss. Foetal mortality accompanied these effects. Mice fed 50
mg/kg/day over three generations reproduced normally. Captan is unlikely to cause reproductive effects in humans at
usual levels of exposure.
Teratogenic effects: Teratogenicity studies with rats, rabbits, hamsters, and dogs have given both negative and
positive results. However, the weight of evidence suggests that Captan does not produce birth defects.
Mutagenic effects: Although Captan was mutagenic in some laboratory tests on isolated tissue cultures, the majority
of evidence indicates that Captan is nonmutagenic.
Carcinogenic effects: There is strong evidence that Captan causes cancer in female mice and in male rats at high
doses. In addition, Captan is chemically similar to two other pesticides, folpet and captafol, that have been shown to
produce cancer in test animals. Tumours were associated with the gastrointestinal tract and, to a lesser degree, with
the kidneys. Tumours appeared in the test animals at doses of about 300 mg/kg/day.
Organ toxicity: Most organ-specific effects are found in the kidneys of rats at and above doses of 100 mg/kg/day.
Fate in humans and animals: Studies in several animal species have shown that Captan is rapidly absorbed from
the gastrointestinal tract and is rapidly metabolized. Residues are excreted primarily in the urine. Rats given Captan
orally excreted a third in the faeces and half in the urine within 24 hours. A cow fed small amounts in its diet for 4 days
had no Captan in the milk at a 0.01 mg/L detection limit, nor could any be detected in the urine at a 0.1 mg/L detection
limit.
Hazardous Substances Information System for Captan: Conc>=25%: T; R40; R23; R41; R43
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Effects on birds: Captan is practically nontoxic to birds. The LD50 is greater than 5000 mg/kg in mallard ducks and
pheasants. The LD50 is 2000 to 4000 mg/kg in bobwhite quail. High doses administered for 90 days to chickens
caused an 80% reduction in the number of eggs produced, but had no effect on the fertility or hatchability of the eggs
produced.
Effects on aquatic organisms: Captan is very highly toxic to fish. The LC50 (96-hour) for technical Captan ranges
from 0.056 mg/L in cutthroat trout and chinook salmon to 0.072 mg/L in bluegill. The LC50 for Captan in the aquatic
invertebrate Daphnia magna is 7 to 10 mg/L, indicating that the compound is moderately toxic to this and other
aquatic invertebrates. Captan has a low to moderate tendency to accumulate in living tissue. Fish exposed for 3 days
to concentrations which would be expected in a pond following treatment of an adjacent watershed at a rate of
1kg/hectare, had no detectable residues of Captan. Estimates of the bioconcentration factor range from 10 to 1000.
Effects on other organisms: Captan is not toxic to bees when used as directed.
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Environmental Fate:
Breakdown in soil and groundwater: Captan has a low persistence in soil, with a half-life of 1 to 10 days in most
soil environments. Captan was not detected in field studies of its mobility at application rates of up to 42 kg active
ingredient per hectare.
Breakdown in water: Captan is rapidly degraded in near neutral water. Half-lives of 23 to 54 hours and 1 to 7 hours
have been reported at various acidities and temperatures. The effective residual life in water is 2 weeks.
Breakdown in vegetation: Captan is taken up through leaves and roots and translocated throughout the plant.
Residual fungitoxicity remains for 23 days after application on potato leaves, but residues were below the detection
limit within 40 days after application. Some varieties of apples, pears, lettuce seeds, celery, and tomato seeds may be
injured by Captan at high doses.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Instructions concerning the disposal of this product and its containers are given on the product label.
These should be carefully followed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Note: This product is classed as a MARINE POLLUTANT only and so the Dangerous Goods classification which
follows is for MARINE transport only. Not classed as a Dangerous Good for Storage or Road and Rail transport.
ADG Code: 3077, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazchem Code: 2X
Special Provisions: SP179, SP274
Dangerous Goods Class: Class 9, Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.
Packaging Group: III
Packaging Method: 3.8.9
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight
container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire
Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances).
They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 2.1
(Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids), 4.1
(Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.1
(Oxidising Agents except where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic
Peroxides except where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances), 6 (Toxic Substances), 7
(Radioactive Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances), Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
The following ingredients: Captan, are mentioned in the SUSDP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to
emergency services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
Contact Points:
Call Farmoz on (02)9431 7800 and ask for the technical manager. Fax: (02)9431 7700
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
Emergency contact: 1800 024 973 (24 hours)
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If ineffective: Dial Poisons Information Centre
(13 1126 from anywhere in Australia)
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct at the date
hereof. However, it is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgement in determining
its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Farmoz Pty Ltd makes no representation as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of
the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes all liability whatsoever, whether with respect to negligence or
otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from or connection with the supply or use of the information in this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the NOHSC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the
Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
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