Safety data sheet

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BASF Safety data sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 as amended from time to time.
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Product: POLYRAM DF 80%
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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier

POLYRAM DF 80%
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: crop protection product, fungicide

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company:
BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen
GERMANY
Operating Division Crop Protection

Telephone: +49 621 60-27777

E-mail address: Produktinformation-Pflanzenschutz@basf.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

International emergency number:

Telephone: +49 180 2273-112

SECTION 2: Hazards Identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Skin Sens. 1B
STOT RE (Skeletal muscle) 2
Aquatic Acute 1
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Aquatic Chronic 1

H317, H373, H400, H410, EUH401

For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.

2.2. Label elements

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Pictogram:

Signal Word:
Warning

Hazard Statement:
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Skeletal muscle) through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the
instructions for use.

Precautionary Statement:
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.

Precautionary Statements (Prevention):

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves.

Precautionary Statements (Response):

P303 + P352 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P333 + P311 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.

Precautionary Statements (Disposal):

P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection
point.

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

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Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: METIRAM

2.3. Other hazards

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.

If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in
classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.

SECTION 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

3.1. Substances

Not applicable

3.2. Mixtures

Chemical nature

crop protection product, fungicide, water dispersible granules

Hazardous ingredients (GHS)

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

metiram
Content (W/W): 70 % Skin Sens. 1
CAS Number: 9006-42-2 STOT RE (Skeletal muscle) 2
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
H317, H373, H400, H410

Sodium diisobutylnaphthalenesulphonate
Content (W/W): < 5 % Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation - dust)
CAS Number: 27213-90-7 Acute Tox. 4 (oral)
EC-Number: 248-326-4 Skin Corr./Irrit. 2
Eye Dam./Irrit. 1
STOT SE 3 (irr. to respiratory syst.)
Aquatic Chronic 3
H318, H315, H332, H302, H335, H412

For the classifications not written out in full in this section, including the hazard classes and the
hazard statements, the full text is listed in section 16.
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SECTION 4: First-Aid Measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

On skin contact:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

On contact with eyes:

Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.

On ingestion:
Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific
antidote.

SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
dry powder, foam, water spray

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

carbon dioxide

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, Carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides
The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Further information:
Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. In case of fire and/or explosion do not
breathe fumes. Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage
or effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with
official regulations.
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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and
clothing.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For small amounts: Contain with dust binding material and dispose of.
For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up.
Avoid raising dust. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Collect waste in
suitable containers, which can be labeled and sealed. Clean contaminated floors and objects
thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Information regarding exposure controls/personal protection and disposal considerations can be
found in section 8 and 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
No special measures necessary if stored and handled correctly. Ensure thorough ventilation of
stores and work areas. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed
before breaks and at the end of the shift.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid dust formation. Dust can form an explosive mixture with air. Prevent electrostatic charge -
sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should be kept handy.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Segregate from foods and animal feeds.
Further information on storage conditions: Keep away from heat. Protect against moisture. Protect
from direct sunlight.

Storage stability:
Storage duration: 24 Months

Protect from temperatures above: 30 °C

Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated
temperature for extended periods of time.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

For the relevant identified use(s) listed in Section 1 the advice mentioned in this section 7 is to be
observed.
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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

8.1. Control parameters

Components with occupational exposure limits

No occupational exposure limits known.

8.2. Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
Suitable respiratory protection for higher concentrations or long-term effect: Particle filter with
medium efficiency for solid and liquid particles (e.g. EN 143 or 149, Type P2 or FFP2)

Hand protection:
Suitable chemical resistant safety gloves (EN 374) also with prolonged, direct contact
(Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to
EN 374): E.g. nitrile rubber (0.4 mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), butyl rubber (0.7 mm) etc.

Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting
boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case
of dust).

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.
Store work clothing separately. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Form: granules
Colour: brown
Odour: moderate odour, smoky
Odour threshold:
Not determined due to potential
health hazard by inhalation.
pH value: approx. 5 - 7
(CIPAC standard water D, 10 g/l, 20
°C)
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Melting temperature: approx. 156 °C
The data given are those of the
active ingredient.
Boiling point:
The substance / product
decomposes therefore not
determined.
Flash point:
not applicable
Evaporation rate:
not applicable
Flammability: not highly flammable (Regulation 440/2008/EC,
A.10)
Lower explosion limit: 150 g/m3 (VDI 2263)
Upper explosion limit:
As a result of our experience with this
product and our knowledge of its
composition we do not expect any
hazard as long as the product is used
appropriately and in accordance with
the intended use.
Vapour pressure:
The value has not be determined
because of the high melting point.
Relative vapour density (air):
not applicable
Solubility in water: dispersible
Information on: metiram
Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow): 0.33
(pH value: 7)
1.9
(pH value: 5)
-0.37
(pH value: 9)
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Self ignition: not self-igniting (Method: Regulation
440/2008/EC, A.16)
Thermal decomposition: 150 °C, 20 kJ/kg, (DSC (OECD 113))
235 °C, 20 kJ/kg, (DSC (OECD 113))
325 °C, > 830 kJ/kg, (DSC (OECD 113))
Not a substance liable to self-decomposition according to UN transport
regulations, class 4.1.
Viscosity, dynamic:
not applicable, the product is a solid
Explosion hazard: not explosive (Regulation 440/2008/EC,
A.14)
Fire promoting properties: not fire-propagating (Regulation 440/2008/EC,
A.17)

9.2. Other information

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Bulk density: approx. 603 kg/m3
(20 °C)

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

10.2. Chemical stability

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

See MSDS section 7 - Handling and storage.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Substances to avoid:
strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

Assessment of acute toxicity:

Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually
nontoxic by inhalation.

Experimental/calculated data:
LD50 rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 401)

LC50 rat (by inhalation): > 2.71 mg/l 4 h (OECD Guideline 403)
No mortality was observed. An aerosol was tested.

LD50 rat (dermal): > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402)

No mortality was observed.

Irritation
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Assessment of irritating effects:

Not irritating to the eyes. Not irritating to the skin.

Experimental/calculated data:
Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 404)

Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 405)

Respiratory/Skin sensitization

Assessment of sensitization:
Sensitization after skin contact possible.

Experimental/calculated data:
modified Buehler test guinea pig: sensitizing (OECD Guideline 406)

Germ cell mutagenicity

Assessment of mutagenicity:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components. Mutagenicity tests revealed no genotoxic potential.

Carcinogenicity

Assessment of carcinogenicity:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components. The results of various animal studies gave no indication of a carcinogenic
effect.

Reproductive toxicity

Assessment of reproduction toxicity:

The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components. The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect.

Developmental toxicity

Assessment of teratogenicity:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components. Animal studies gave no indication of a developmental toxic effect at doses
that were not toxic to the parental animals.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)

Assessment of STOT single:

Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a
single exposure.
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Remarks: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of
the individual components.

Repeated dose toxicity and Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity:

The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components.

Information on: metiram

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity:
Damages the skeletal muscle.
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Aspiration hazard

No aspiration hazard expected.

Other relevant toxicity information

Misuse can be harmful to health.

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

12.1. Toxicity

Assessment of aquatic toxicity:

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Toxicity to fish:
LC50 (96 h) 0.473 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (OPP 72-1 (EPA-Guideline), Flow through.)

Aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 (48 h) 0.821 mg/l, Daphnia magna (Directive 79/831/EEC, semistatic)

Aquatic plants:
EC50 (72 h) 0.157 mg/l (growth rate), algae (OECD Guideline 201, static)

No observed effect concentration (72 h) 0.002 mg/l (growth rate), algae (OECD Guideline 201)

Chronic toxicity to fish:

No observed effect concentration (28 d) 0.0236 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss

Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:

No observed effect concentration (21 d) 0.00437 mg/l, Daphnia magna

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):

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The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components.

Information on: metiram

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):
According to OECD criteria the product is not readily biodegradable but inherently biodegradable.
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12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential:

The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the
individual components.

Information on: metiram

Bioaccumulation potential:
Because of the n-octanol/water distribution coefficient (log Pow) accumulation in organisms is not to
be expected.
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12.4. Mobility in soil

Assessment transport between environmental compartments:

Adsorption in soil: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the
properties of the individual components.

Information on: metiram

Assessment transport between environmental compartments:
Adsorption in soil: Following exposure to soil, adsorption to solid soil particles is probable, therefore
contamination of groundwater is not expected.
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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

The product does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria
or the vPvB (very persistent/very bioaccumulative) criteria.

12.6. Other adverse effects

The product does not contain substances that are listed in Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 on
substances that deplete the ozone layer.

12.7. Additional information

Other ecotoxicological advice:

Do not discharge product into the environment without control.

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

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13.1. Waste treatment methods

Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the same manner
as the substance/product.

SECTION 14: Transport Information

Land transport

ADR
UN number UN3077
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(contains METIRAM)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Special precautions for Tunnel code: E
user:

RID
UN number UN3077
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(contains METIRAM)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Special precautions for None known
user:

Inland waterway transport

ADN
UN number UN3077
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(contains METIRAM)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Special precautions for None known
user:
Transport in inland Not evaluated
waterway vessel:
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Sea transport

IMDG
UN number: UN 3077
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(contains METIRAM)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Marine pollutant: YES
Special precautions for None known
user:

Air transport

IATA/ICAO
UN number: UN 3077
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(contains METIRAM)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Special precautions for None known
user:

14.1. UN number
See corresponding entries for “UN number” for the respective regulations in the tables above.

14.2. UN proper shipping name

See corresponding entries for “UN proper shipping name” for the respective regulations in the tables
above.

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

See corresponding entries for “Transport hazard class(es)” for the respective regulations in the
tables above.

14.4. Packing group

See corresponding entries for “Packing group” for the respective regulations in the tables above.

14.5. Environmental hazards

See corresponding entries for “Environmental hazards” for the respective regulations in the tables
above.

14.6. Special precautions for user

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See corresponding entries for “Special precautions for user” for the respective regulations in the
tables above.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Regulation: Not evaluated
Shipment approved: Not evaluated
Pollution name: Not evaluated
Pollution category: Not evaluated
Ship Type: Not evaluated

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture

To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Advice on product handling can be found in sections 7 and 8 of this safety data sheet.

SECTION 16: Other Information

For proper and safe use of this product, please refer to the approval conditions laid down on the
product label.

Full text of the classifications, including the hazard classes and the hazard statements, if mentioned
in section 2 or 3:
Skin Sens. Skin sensitization
STOT RE Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure
Aquatic Acute Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute
Aquatic Chronic Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic
Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
Skin Corr./Irrit. Skin corrosion/irritation
Eye Dam./Irrit. Serious eye damage/eye irritation
STOT SE Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Skeletal muscle) through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the
instructions for use.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
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H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and
describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. The data do not describe the product's
properties (product specification). Neither should any agreed property nor the suitability of the product for
any specific purpose be deduced from the data contained in the safety data sheet. It is the responsibility
of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are
observed.

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