Profume gas fumigant sds

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
+61 3 9663 2130 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
PROFUMETM GAS FUMIGANT

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT: ProFumeTM Gas Fumigant
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label PURPOSE: Fumigant for insect control.
NOTE: Do not wear open top gloves or boots – see
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
section 8 skin protection
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Ingredient
4. FIRST AID:
Consult the Poisons Information Centre (Australia
131126) or a doctor in every case of suspected
chemical poisoning. Never give fluids or induce
vomiting if a patient is unconscious or convulsing
regardless of cause of injury. If breathing difficulties
occur seek medical attention immediately.

EYE: In case of contact by the liquid, immediately flush
2. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION:
eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
minutes. Obtain medical attention promptly preferably from Classified as hazardous sccording to the criteria of
SKIN: If shoes, gloves, or clothing covering skin become
Classified as Dangerous Goods for Land Transport
wet with sulfuryl fluoride, immediately apply water to contaminated clothing before removing. Once area has Potential Health Effects: Toxic liquid under pressure –
thawed, remove contaminated items covering skin. Wash forms gas on release. High concentrations of gas can be fatal. Lower concentrations can be irritating to other respiratory system and lungs. Escaping liquid and gas INGESTION: If swallowed, seek medical attention Do not
induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical RISK PHRASES:
Gas is toxic by inhalation and liquid is toxic if INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc). If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Call R37 (gas): Irritating to respiratory system. a physician or transport to a medical facility. If person is not breathing and has no pulse, consider cardiopulmonary SAFETY PHRASES:
resuscitation (CPR); use pocket resuscitation mask, bag Keep locked up and out of reach of children. valve mask, etc., to avoid risk of poisoning rescuer. To prevent pulmonary oedema have the person inhale 5 shots ® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
+61 3 9663 2130 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
PROFUMETM GAS FUMIGANT
of an aerosol corticosteroid metered dose inhaler (if hydrofluoric acid and sulfur dioxide, which may be formed available), such as beclomethasone or fluticasone, etc., by decomposition of the product in a fire. every 10 minutes until the person is evaluated by a FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Cylinders exposed to
fire may vent and release toxic gas through melted fusible NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Sulfuryl fluoride is a gas, which has
plugs on cylinders. Although sulfuryl fluoride is not no warning properties such as odour or eye irritation. The combustible, in temperatures exceeding 400°C, it will prediction of possible human effects is based in part on degrade to form hydrogen fluoride and sulfur dioxide. observations made on laboratory animals. Treat frostbite if present (eyes, skin) with gentle re-warming by water FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive-pressure,
irrigation for at least 15 minutes. It is predicted that persons self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective exposed to sulfuryl fluoride will show little evidence of clothing. When fighting fires in atmospheres containing intoxication at first, unless the concentration is very high potentially high concentrations of sulfuryl fluoride, (>400 ppm). Early symptoms of exposure to sulfuryl fluoride encapsulating protective suits should be worn due to are respiratory irritation and central nervous system possible formation of hydrofluoric acid. Protective suit depression. Excitation may follow. Slowed movement, material should be compatible with exposure to hydrofluoric reduced awareness, and slow or garbled speech may be noted. It is essential to keep such an individual at bed rest for at least 24 hours. Clinical observations should be HAZCHEM: 2RE
directed at the pulmonary, hepatic, and renal systems. Prolonged exposure can produce lung irritation, pulmonary oedema, nausea, and abdominal pain. Repeated exposure 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
to high concentrations can result in significant lung and kidney damage. Convulsions may ensue with respiratory ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Evacuate
arrest being the terminal event. Assisted respiration may be immediate area if cylinder begins to leak. Use approved necessary. Clinical observation is essential. There is no positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus known antidote for over-exposure to sulfuryl fluoride. (SCBA) or combination air-supplied/SCBA respirator, such Consider administering a complete aerosol corticosteroid as manufactured by Ranger, Survivair, Scott, or MSA, for metered dose inhaler (100 – 150 shots) or equivalent as entry into affected areas to correct problem. For leaking initial preventive treatment for incipient pulmonary oedema. cylinders occurring near structure being fumigated, place Consider administering 250 – 1,000 mg prednisolone IV on the cylinder inside the designated structure if it can be done the first day of treatment. No specific antidote. Treatment of safely. If leaking cylinder occurs elsewhere, move leaking exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms or damaged cylinder outdoors or to an isolated location, and the clinical condition of the patient. observing strict safety precautions. Work upwind if possible. Do not permit entry into leakage area by unprotected persons until concentration of fumigant is determined to be 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
1 ppm or less, as determined by a detection device with sufficient sensitivity such as an INTERSCAN or MIRAN gas FLASH POINT: Not applicable – Not combustible.
analyzer. For detailed information on the source and use of air monitoring devices or respirators, consult Dow FLAMMABLE LIMITS
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Sulfuryl fluoride is not
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
combustible. However, if cylinders are in a fire area, water STORAGE:
should be used to keep them cool to help prevent discharge of product caused by melted fusible plugs on the cylinders. Use of water will also help to scrub out part of any HANDLING: Keep out of reach of children. Do not breathe
gas. Keep all unnecessary people and pets out of area
containing sulfuryl fluoride gas.
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PROFUMETM GAS FUMIGANT

STORAGE: Store in original container away from heat and
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to
the product label for personal protective clothing and 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may BOILING POINT: -55°C
VAPOUR PRESSURE: 15.2 atmospheres @ 20°C
VAPOUR DENSITY: 4.3 g/L @ 20°C
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Sulfuryl fluoride: ACGIH and
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Practically insoluble
the Australian NOHSC TLV is 5 ppm (21 mg/m3) TWA, 10 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.35 @ 20°C
APPEARANCE: Colourless
ODOR: Odourless compressed gas
Based on monitoring data from mills the Australian
Office of Chemical Safety has recommended an air
level below 3 ppm as a safe re-entry level after
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
fumigation.
STABILITY: (conditions to avoid) Cylinders may leak or
rupture in a fire. Stable under normal storage conditions. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local
exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the INCOMPATIBILITY: (specific materials to avoid) Strong
exposure guidelines. Lethal concentrations may exist in HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Sulphur
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
dioxide and hydrogen fluoride under fire conditions in the COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
WORKERS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur.
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use a face shield or chemical
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
SKIN PROTECTION: Skin contact with the liquid may
cause freeze injury if the liquid is confined to the skin. The
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes
use of protective clothing that may entrap the liquid next to possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material the skin (e.g. unsealed encapsulating suits, exposed open is not handled in the recommended manner. topped boots or open-cuffed gloves) must be avoided. EYE: Liquid will cause severe eye damage due to its very
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should
cold temperature when released. The gas is non-irritating to be maintained below exposure guidelines. When respiratory protection is required, use an approved self-contained breathing apparatus or positive-pressure airline with SKIN: Liquid may cause frostbite. The gas is non-irritating
auxiliary self-contained air supply. For emergency and other to skin. No adverse effects anticipated by skin absorption. conditions where the exposure guideline may be exceeded, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing INGESTION: Moderate toxicity if swallowed. The oral LD50
apparatus or positive pressure airline with auxiliary self- for rats is 100 mg/kg. Swallowing is unlikely because of the contained air supply. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, use an approved self-contained breathing apparatus or positive pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air INHALATION: Vapour concentrations that are fatal with a
single exposure can be attained. Excessive exposure may cause severe irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and ® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PROFUMETM GAS FUMIGANT
throat) and lungs. The LC50 for a 4-hour exposure for rats is DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHOD: If wastes and/or containers cannot
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: In
be disposed of according to the product label directions, animals, effects have been reported on the following disposal of this material must be in accordance with your organs: brain, central nervous system, kidney, lung, local or area regulations. This information presented below respiratory tract and thyroid gland. Observations in animals only applies to the material as supplied. The identification include convulsions and tremors. May cause fluorosis of based on characteristic(s) or listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the CANCER INFORMATION: Did not cause cancer in
toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. If the TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are
material as supplied becomes a waste, follow all applicable unlikely. Exposures having no effect on the mother should regional, national and local laws and regulations. have no effect on the foetus. Did not cause birth defects in animals; other effects were seen in the foetus only at doses 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
which caused toxic effects to the mother. ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT:
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: In animal studies, did not
Classified as dangerous goods under the ADG 7. SEA AND AIR TRANSPORT: Classified as dangerous
MUTAGENICITY: In-vitro and animal genetic toxicity
goods for transport by sea and air in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA:
UN No: UN2191
Class: 2.3
MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING: Bioconcentration potential
Packing group: Not applicable
SHIPPING NAME: SULPHURYL FLUORIDE Marine
Potential for mobility in soil is very high (soil organic carbon/water partition coefficient (Koc) estimated to be 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
6.124). Moderately volatile in water based on Henry's Law Constant APVMA APPROVAL NUMBER: 59952
(H) estimated to be 3.28E-02 atm-m3/mole. POISON SCHEDULE: S6
DEGRADATION & PERSISTENCE: The hydrolysis half-life
is 18 minutes to 3 days. Expected to biodegrade readily
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
based on a Log octanol/water partition coefficient (Log Pow) estimated using a structural fragment method of 0.41. Glossary
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial
ECOTOXICOLOGY: Material is highly toxic to aquatic
AIHA WEEL: American Industrial Hygiene Association’s
Workplace Environmental Exposure Level.
ASCC: Australian Safety and Compensation Commission.
BCF: Bioconcentration Factor - a measure for the
characterization of the accumulation of a chemical in an
organism. It is defined as the concentration of a chemical in
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PROFUMETM GAS FUMIGANT
an organism (plants, microorganisms, animals) divided by TWA - Time Weighted Average. The average
the concentration in a reference compartment (e.g. food, concentration of a chemical in air over the total exposure Dow AgroSciences Industrial Hygiene Guideline: An
References
internal company standard based on an 8 hour TWA. AS/NZS 1715-1994 Selection Use and Maintenance of EC50: median effective concentration. Statistically derived
concentration of a substance in an environmental medium ASNZS 1716 - 1994 Respiratory protective devices. expected to produce a certain effect in 50% of test organisms in a given population under a defined set of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Explosive Limits - The range of concentrations (% by
volume in air) of a flammable gas or vapour that can result NOHSC Hazardous Substances Information System. in an explosion for ignition in a confined space. Koc - the organic carbon partition coefficient (mL soil water
VERSION CONTROL
/g organic carbon).
Replaces version dated: 1 December 2007
LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50%. A concentration of
Sections amended: 2, 6, 14
chemical in air or water that will kill 50% of the test Formulation Number: NA
LD50 - Lethal Dose-50%. The dose of a chemical that will
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Dow AgroSciences (Australia) Ltd. urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully and consult PEL: Permissible Exposure Level, a maximum allowable
appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the data contained in this pH - Measure of how acidic or alkaline a material is using a
(M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The 1 - 14 scale. pH 1 is strongly acidic and pH 14 strongly information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. Polymerisation - a chemical reaction in which small
However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. molecules 9monomers) combine to form much larger Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may molecules (polymers). A hazardous polymerisation reaction differ between various locations. It is the buyer’s/user’s is one that occurs at a fast rate and releases large amounts responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information Pow - The octanol-water partition coefficient is the ratio of
presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. the concentration of a chemical in octanol and in water at Since conditions for use of the product are not under the equilibrium and at a specified temperature. Octanol is an control of the manufacturer, it is the buyer’s/user’s duty to organic solvent that is used as a surrogate for natural determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this organic matter. This parameter is used in many product. Due to the proliferation of sources for information environmental studies to help determine the fate of such as manufacturer-specific (M)SDSs, we are not and cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit. A term used to
source other than ourselves. If you have obtained an indicate the maximum average concentration allowed for a (M)SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the (M)SDS you have is current, please contact us for the most TLV: Threshold Limit Value, an exposure limit set by a
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