Safety Data Sheet For Poncho Votivo Seed Treatment.pdf

## Poncho Votivo Seed Treatment Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Summary

This SDS provides critical safety information for Poncho Votivo Seed Treatment, a crop protection active ingredient.

Key Highlights:

1. Product Identification & Supplier:

Product Name: Poncho Votivo Seed Treatment
Manufacturer: BASF CORPORATION (Florham Park, NJ)
Contact Information: Phone +1 973 245-6000, CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

2. Hazards Identification:

Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed (H302), very toxic to aquatic life (H400, H410).
Environmental Impact: Hazardous to both acute and chronic aquatic life.
Signal Words: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Focus on avoiding release to the environment, proper handling, decontamination in case of exposure, and disposal.

3. Composition & Ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Guanidine, N-[(2-chloro-5-thiazolyl)methyl]-N'-methyl-N''-nitro-, [C(E)]- (40.3%)
Other Ingredients: Bacillus firmus (8.1%), Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (7.0-10.0%), glycerol (1.0-3.0%), propylene glycol (<0.1%), and 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one.

4. First Aid Measures:

Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures:

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry sand, dry powder.
Hazards during fire-fighting: Carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides.
Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures:

Personal precautions: Avoid breathing vapors/spray, use protective clothing, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into soil, drains, surface waters, or groundwater.
Cleanup methods: Dike spillage, absorb with suitable material, place in containers for disposal in a licensed facility. Wash spill area with water after decontamination.

7. Handling & Storage:

Precautions: Ensure good ventilation, keep container tightly sealed, protect from heat, light, air, and direct contact.
* Storage Conditions: Segregate from foods and animal feeds, store away from heat below 0°C.