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SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product information
Trade name MAXFORE FORTE RB0,05 4X(25X30GR) TUB ID
Product code (UVP) 79717598
Company Bayer CropScience AG
Alfred-Nobel-Straße 50
40789 Monheim am Rhein
Germany

Telefax +49(0)2173-38-7394
Responsible Department Material and Transport Safety Management
+49(0)2173-38-3409/3189 (during business hours only)
Email: [email protected]
Emergency telephone number +49(0)2133-51-4233 (Sicherheitszentrale Dormagen, Bayer AG)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Risk advice to man and the environment

Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical nature
Bait (ready for use) (RB)
Fipronil 0,05%
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. / Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
EC-No.
Fipronil 120068-37-3 T, N R23/24/25, 0,05
4246105 R48/25,
R50/53
1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 2634-33-5 Xn, N R22, R38, >= 0,05 - <= 5,00
220-120-9 R41, R43,
R50
Mixture of 5-Chlor-2-methyl- 55965-84-9 T, N R23/24/25, >= 0,0015 - <= 0,06
3(2H)-isothiazolon and 2- R34, R43,
Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-on R50/53
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. When symptoms develop and persist, seek medical advice.
Skin contact
Wash off thoroughly with plenty of soap and water, if available with polyethyleneglycol 400,
subsequently rinse with water.
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Eye contact
In case of eye contact, remove contact lens and rinse immediately with plenty of water, also
under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Notes to Physician
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur:, restlessness, anxiety, Tremors
Treatment
Carefully monitor the respiratory functions.
There is no specific antidote.
In case of convulsions, a benzodiazepine (e.g. diazepam) should be given according to
standard regimens.
Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Keep respiratory tract clear.
In case of ingestion gastric lavage should be considered in cases of significant ingestions
only within the first 2 hours. However, the application of activated charcoal and sodium
sulphate is always advisable.
Symptoms of poisoning may only appear several hours later.
Keep under medical supervision for at least 48 hours.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Water spray
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
Specific hazards during fire fighting
In the event of fire the following may be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulphur oxides
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.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
Environmental Precautions
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water.
Methods for cleaning up
The nature of this product, when contained in commercial packs, makes spillage unlikely.
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However, if significant amounts are spilled nevertheless, the following advice is applicable.
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder).
Collect and transfer the product into a properly labelled and tightly closed container.
Additional Advice
Information regarding safe handling, see section 7.
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Advice on safe handling
No specific precautions required when handling unopened packs/containers; follow relevant
manual handling advice.

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 feedingstuffs.
Temperature tolerance -10 °C to 38 °C

Suitable materials
Polypropylene

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Components CAS-No. Control parameters Update Basis
Fipronil 120068-37-3 0,035 mg/m3 OES BCS*

*OES BCS: Internal Bayer CropScience "Occupational Exposure Standard"

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 No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

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 Light protective clothing

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Hygiene measures
Wash hands immediately after work, if necessary take a shower.
Remove soiled clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Form gel
Colour brown
Odour weak, characteristic
Safety data
pH 5 - 7 at 1 % (23 °C)

Density approx. 1,18 g/cm³ at 20 °C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous Reactions No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to
prescribed instructions.
Stable under normal conditions.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 (rat) > 2.000 mg/kg

Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 (rat) > 2.000 mg/kg

Skin Irritation Slight irritant effect - does not require labelling. (rabbit)

Eye Irritation Slight irritant effect - does not require labelling. (rabbit)

Sensitization Non-sensitizing.
OECD Test Guideline 406, Buehler test

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Elimination information (persistence and degradability)

Bioaccumulation Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish)
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 321
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient fipronil.

Ecotoxicity effects
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Toxicity to Fish LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)) 0,25 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient fipronil.

Toxicity to daphnia EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 0,19 mg/l

Exposure time: 48 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient fipronil.

Toxicity to algae EC50 (Scenedesmus subspicatus) 0,068 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient fipronil.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product
In accordance with current regulations and, if necessary, after consultation with the site
operator and/or with the responsible authority, the product may be taken to a waste disposal
site or incineration plant.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
Waste key for the unused product
020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

According to national and international transport regulations not classified as dangerous goods.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification and labelling in accordance with the EC Directive on dangerous
preparations 1999/45/EC as amended.
Classification:
Hazard warning labelling compulsory
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
• Fipronil
R-phrase(s)
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Exceptional labelling
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Contains 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
Contains 5-chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3-one/2-methyl-isothiazol-3-one. May produce an
allergic reaction.
Further information
WHO-classification: III (Slightly hazardous)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

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Further information
Text of R-phrases mentioned in Section 3
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R48/25 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
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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