Sepiret 1327 FR Safety Data Sheet: Seed Coating With Organ Toxicity Warnings.pdf

Summary:

Product Identifier: Sepiret 1327 FR
Recommended Use: Seed coating (note: this is provided solely for regulatory compliance and does not imply a seller's specification)
Supplier: BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Contact: BASF CORPORATION, Florham Park, NJ, USA
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

Hazards Identification:

- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Classification: STOT SE 2 (Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure)
- Signal Word: Warning
- Hazard Statement: H371: May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system, Optic nerve)
- Precautionary Statements:
- P260: Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours.
- P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P264: Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling.
- P308 + P311: IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P501: Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Composition and Ingredients:

- CAS Number 67-56-1 (Methanol): 1.0 - 3.0%
- 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one: < 15.0%
- Mica-group minerals: 1.0 - 3.0%
- Titanium dioxide: Present in trace amounts (< 5.0%)

First Aid Measures:

- Inhalation: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
- Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye Contact: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.
- Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water; seek medical attention.

Fire-Fighting Measures:

- Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
- Special Hazards: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides may be released during fire-fighting.
- Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Accidental Release Measures:

- Personal Precautions: Do not breathe vapour/spray; use personal protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge into subsoil/soil, drains/surface waters/groundwater.
- Cleanup Methods: Contain spillage, pump off product, dispose of absorbed material in accordance with local regulations. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents.

Handling and Storage:

- Precautions: Ensure thorough ventilation; do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash hands before breaks and at end of shift.
- Protection from Fire and Explosion: Non-combustible; not explosive.
- Storage Conditions: Segregate from foods and animal feeds; keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

- Occupational Exposure Limits: Set for Methanol, Rutile (TiO2), Mica-group minerals, and Polyethylene wax.
- Protective Equipment:
- Respiratory: Not required.
- Hand: Chemical-resistant gloves.
- Eye: Safety glasses with side-shields or tightly fitting safety goggles; wear face shield if splashing hazard exists.
- Body: Appropriate to activity and exposure, e.g., head protection, apron, protective boots, chemical-protection suit.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

- Form: Liquid
- Odour: Characteristic
- Colour: Red
- pH: Not tested