 Material Safety Data Sheet
of Alphacypermethrin Tech |
| PRODUCT : ALPHACYPERMETHRIN |
| PRODUCT DESIGNATION : INSECTICIDE __________________________________________________________________ |
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
| Common Name : Alphacypermethrin |
| Grade : Technical |
| Trade Name : Alphacypermethrin technical |
| CAS RN : 67375-30-8 |
| Chemical Name : (S)-alpha-cyani-3-phenoxy benzyl (IR, 3R)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2dimethyl cyclo propane carboxylate and (R)- alpha-cyano-3-phenoxy benzyl (IS,3S)- (2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropane-carboxylate. |
| Chemical Family : Synthetic pyrethroid. |
| Molecular Formula : C22H19Cl2NO3 |
| Molecular Weight : 416.32
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| PRODUCT COMPOSITION |
| Active Ingredient : Alphacypermethrin 95% w/w min. |
| Other Isomers : 5% w/w max.
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| PHYSICO-CHEMICAL DATA |
| State : Solid. |
| Colour : White to cream colour. |
| Odour : Mild aromatic odour. |
| Boilding Point : 392 F(200°C), 0.07 mm Hg. |
| Melting Point : 78-81°C |
| Vapour Pressure : 23 a Pa (20°C) |
| Density : 1.28 (22°C) |
| Solubility in water : 0.01 mg/l (25°C) |
| Solubility in Solvent : Acetone 620, dichloromethane 550, Ethyl acetate 440, Xylene 350,Hexane 7,all in g/l at 25°C. |
| Flash Point : > 120°C |
| Stability : Stable in neutral and acidic media. Hydrolysed in alkaline media. |
| Octanol/water coefficient : Kow 8.7 x 106
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| STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
| Stability : Stable at normal temperature and storage conditions. |
| Incompability : Incompatible with alkalis |
| Decomposition : Decomposes on heating. |
| Thermal decomposition : On combustion hydrochloric acid, product HCN,CO,CO2,NOx may be produced. |
| Corrosiveness : May corrode iron. |
| Polymerization : No hazardous polymerization has been reported to occur under normal. conditions. __________________________________________________________________ |
| HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
| Adverse effects on : Acute exposure may cause, nausea, human health hypersensitivity,convulsions etc. __________________________________________________________________ |
| FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA |
| Flash Point : > 120°C |
| Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable |
| Termal decomposition : Will ignite if exposed to intense heat or open flame ana may cause violent rapture of package. |
| Firefighting Media : Dry chemical. carbon dioxide, Halon, water spray or standard foam. |
| Extinguishing procedure : Wear breathing appratus and full protective clothings.Evacute people to a safe area. Move the containers from fire area, if possible. Fight fire from maximum distance. Stay away from storage area. Dike fire control water for later disposal.Keep cool the containers by spraying water. Avoid breathing of toxic vapours. __________________________________________________________________ |
| HEALTH HAZARDS INFORMATION |
| Route of entry : Absorption through skin. inhalation and ingestion. |
| Symptoms of poisoning : May cause Nause, vomiting, ataxia convulsion, urinary problem. |
| Acute toxicity |
| Rats oral LD : 130 mg/kg 50 |
| Rats dermal LD : 2000 mg/kg 50 |
| Inhalation |
| Rats LC (6h) : 2.20 gm/m 3 50 __________________________________________________________________ |
| EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE |
| Ocular : May cause eye irritation |
| Permal : May cause skin irritation |
| Inhalation : Hypersensitivity, Headache etc. |
| Ingestion : Nausea, Vomiting, termor, atexia and salivation. |
| Others |
| Carcinogenicity : Non-carcinogenic. |
| Teratogenicity : Non-teratogenic. |
| Mutagenicity : Non-mutagenic. |
| Chornic Exposure : Increase in organs weight was observed on chronic feeding. __________________________________________________________________ |
| FIRST-AID MEAUSRES |
| Eye contact : Flush eyes promptly with clear water for at least 15 minutes. |
| Skin contact : Remove contaminated clothings. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash clothings with detergent before reuse. Get medical attention. |
| Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air. Provide artificial repiration, if necessary. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Ingestion : Induce vomiting if victim is in conscious by giving salt water. |
| Antidote : To control convulsions phnobarbital may be given under medical supervision. Treat symptomatically and supportively. __________________________________________________________________ |
| ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
| Acute oral LD 50 Birds, quail and : >10,000 mg/kg mallard ducks |
| Fish LC (48h) 50 Sunfish : .05 mg/l R trout : 0.031 mg/l Bees LD (24h) : 0.05 ag/bee 50 Daphnia EC : 4.0 ag/l 50 Earthworms LD : 250 mg/kg soil 50 __________________________________________________________________ |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FATE |
| Animals : If degrades into CPA and PBA in animal tissues and excreted via urine and faceas. |
| Plant : Rapidly degraded in plants into harmless metabo- lites and get conjugated. |
| Soil & water : Undergoes degradation in soil and water with DT 2-4 weeks. 50 __________________________________________________________________ |
| ACCIDENTAL RELEASE |
| Soil Spill : Dike the area. Absorb on sand or other absorbent and place in closed container for proper disposal. |
| Water Spill : Absorb the material by activated carbon using suction hoses to remove trapped material. |
| Occupational spill : Donot touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible. Absorb on sand or other absorbant and put in clean container for disposal. __________________________________________________________________ |
| PERSONAL PROTECTION/SAFETY |
| Respiratory : Approved respiration. |
| Eye and Face : Safety goggles or face shield. |
| Hands : Gloves. |
| Body : Boots and apron and hat. |
| Ventilation : Provide local exhaust. |
| Industrial hygiene : Safety shower and eye wash should be provided at work place. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working. Wash hands before meals and after work with soap. __________________________________________________________________ |
| HANDLING AND STORAGE |
| Handling : Do not drop the containers. Keep tightly closed. Avoid breathing of vapours and bodily contact. |
| Storage : Store in a dry cool, well-ventilated area away from food stuff and animal feed. __________________________________________________________________ |
| TRANSPORATION INFORMATION |
| Proper shipping name : Pyriethroid insecticide, solid |
| Flammable Class : 3 |
| Packaging Group : III |
| Toxic Division : 6.1 |
| US Dot / Un No : 2903 |
| Handling : Pyrethroid Insecticide, solid Class 6.1, Poison Packaging Group-III, Label HARMFUL. |
| Conditions to avoid : Heat, sparks or open flame. __________________________________________________________________ |
| REGULATORY INFORMATION |
| CERCLA Rating : Health = 3, Fire = 1 (Scale 0-3) Reactivity = 0, persistance = 3 |
| NFPA Rating : Health = 3, Fire = 1 (Scale 0-4) Reactivity = 0 |
| Occupational exposure : DNA By OSHA, ACGIH or NIOSH __________________________________________________________________ |
| Storage And : Observe all federal state and local regulations Disposal when storing or disposing of this substance. |
| Storage : Store in accordance with 40 CFR 165 recommended procedures for the disposal and storage of pesticides. |
| Disposal : Disposal must be in accordance with 40 CFR 165 recommended procedures for the disposal and storage of pesticides and pesticides containers. |
| The data presented in this Material safety data Sheet are believed to be correct and faithfull. Company does not make guarantee or warranties of any kind regarding the completness or accuracy thereof. |