Bayer CropScience

SAFETY DATA SHEET

BILARV 25 WP
MSDS No: 6085228 ING 1/6
Issue No: 01 Revision Date: 25.04.2011
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY /

UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade Name BILARV 25 WP
Usage Insecticide
Company Bayer CropScience Limited
Plot No. 66/1-75/2,
GIDC Estate, Himatnagar,
Dist: Sabarkantha (Gujarat)
Pin Code: 383 001
India.
Telephone +91-2772-661065
+91-22-25311030
Telefax +91-2772-661099
+91-22-25455223
Emergency telephone number +91-22-25311884(India Only)
+91-22-25311885(India Only)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Main hazards and effects:
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Wettable powder (WP)
Diflubenzuron 25 %

Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. / Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
EINECS-No.
Diflubenzuron 35367-38-5 N R50 25.00
252-529-3
Sodium diisopropylnaphthalene 1322-93-6 Xn R22 < 5.0
sulphonate 215-343-3 R36/37
Alcohols, C10-16, sulfate, sodium 68585-47-7 Xi R36/37/38 < 5.00
salt 271-557-7
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Move out of dangerous area. Place and transport victim in stable position (lying sideways).
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.

Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention.

Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Thorough skin decontamination with copious amounts of water
and soap, if available with polyethylenglykol 400 followed by water.

Eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for several minutes. Obtain medical
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attention if irritation persists.

Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Obtain medical attention.

Symptoms
May cause eye and skin irritation. No other symptoms are known till date.

Notes to physician
Treatment
There is no antidote.
Treatment has to be symptomatic and supportive.
Gastric lavage does not seem to be mandatory in regard of the low toxicity of the compound.
However, the application of activated charcoal and sodium sulphate is always advisable in
significant ingestions.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Extinguishing dry powder, Foam, Sand.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

Not Available

Specific hazards during fire fighting

In the event of fire the following may be released:
Irritating fumes.
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information
Contain the spread of the fire-fighting media.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental Precautions
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water.

Methods for Cleaning Up

Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.
Collect and transfer the product into a properly labelled and tightly closed container.
When picked up, treat product as prescribed in Ch. 13. "Disposal considerations".

Additional advice
Information regarding safe handling, see section 7.
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Avoid dust formation.

Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Advice on common storage

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment
In normal use and handling conditions please refer to the label and/or leaflet. In all other cases the
following recommendations would apply.

Respiratory Protection Wear respirator with a particle filter mask (protection factor 20
conforming to European Norm EN149FFP3 or EN140P3 or
equivalent.
Respiratory protection should only be used to control residual risk of
short duration activities, when all reasonably practicable steps have
been taken to reduce exposure at source e.g. containment and/or
local extract ventilation. Always follow respirator manufacturer's
instructions regarding wearing and maintenance.
Hand Protection Wear CE Marked (or equivalent) nitrile rubber gloves (minimum
thickness 0.40 mm). Wash when contaminated. Dispose of when
contaminated inside, when perforated or when contamination
outside cannot be removed. Wash hands always before eating,
drinking, smoking or using the toilet.
Eye protection Wear goggles conforming to EN166 (Field of Use 5 or equivalent).
Skin and body protection Wear standard coverall and type 3 suit.
Wear two layers of clothing wherever possible. Polyester/cotton or
cotton overalls should be worn under chemical protection suit and
should be professionally laundered frequently.
Hygiene measures
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Keep working clothes separately.
Wash hands immediately after work, if necessary take a shower.
Remove soiled clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
Garments that cannot be cleaned must be destroyed (burnt).

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Form: Powder
Colour: White to yellow
Odour: Practically odorless
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Safety data
pH: ~ 8.0 at Concentration10 g/l.
Flash point: > 110 °C
Autoignition temperature: > 110 °C
Density: 2.09 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Water Solubility: Dispersible

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents.
Strong acids.
Strong bases.
Hazardous Reactions This product is stable under normal storage and handling
conditions.
No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to
prescribed instructions.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 (rat): >5000 mg/Kg

Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 – Rat Result: > 3.52 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 (rat): >5000 mg/Kg
Skin Irritation Not irritating (rabbit)
Eye irritation Mild irritation (rabbit)
Sensitization N on sensitizing. (guinea pig)
Assessment Mutagenicity
In vitro and in vivo mutagenicity tests do not indicate genotoxic activity.
Assessment Carcinogenicity
Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments.
Assessment Toxicity to Reproduction/Fertility
No indication of developmental toxicity in animal tests.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity to Fish LC50 - Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): > 106.4 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to Fish LC50 - Zebra fish (Brachydanio rerio): > 64.8 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to aquatic EC50 - Water flea (Daphnia magna): 0.0026 mg/l
invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to aquatic IC50 – (Selenastrum capricornutum) : > 80 mg/l
plants Exposure time: 72 h

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product
In accordance with current regulations and, if necessary, after consultation with the site
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operator and/or with the responsible authority, the product may be taken to a waste disposal
site or incineration plant.

Contaminated packaging
Triple rinse containers.
Do not re-use empty containers.
Not completely emptied packaging’s should be disposed of as hazardous waste.

Waste key for the unused product

020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID/ADNR
UN-No 3077
Labels 9
Packaging group III
Environmentally Hazardous Yes
Hazard no. 90
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (DIFLUBENZURON MIXTURE)
Tunnel Code E
This classification is in principle not valid for carriage by tank vessel on inland waterways.
Please refer to the manufacturer for further information.
IMDG
UN-No 3077
Class 9
Packaging group III
EmS F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant Yes
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (DIFLUBENZURON MIXTURE)
IATA
UN-No 3077
Class 9
Packaging group III
Description of the goods ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (DIFLUBENZURON MIXTURE)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labelling in accordance with the EC Directive on dangerous preparations 1999/45/EC as
amended.

Classification:
Labelling according to EC Directives

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:

• DIFLUBENZURON

Symbol(s)

Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
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R-phrase(s)

R22 Harmful if swallowed

R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms

S-phrase(s)

S2 Keep out of reach of children.

S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
S60 This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data
sheets.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Further information
Text of R-phrases mentioned in Section 3

R22 Harmful if swallowed

R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms
The information given in this Data Sheet has been included in accordance with the guidelines
established by Regulation (EC) 1907/2006. This data sheet complements the user's instructions, but
does not replace them. The information it contains is based on the knowledge available about the
product concerned at the time it was compiled. Users are further reminded of the possible risks of
using a product for purposes other than those for which it was intended. The required information
complies with current EEC legislation. Addressees are requested to observe any additional national
requirements.

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