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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product name : KLERAT
Design Code : A12722A
Use : rodenticide
Company : Syngenta Crop Protection AG Toxic Dangerous for
Postfach the environment
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Telephone : +41 61 323 11 11
Telefax : +41 61 323 12 12
Emergency : +44 1484 538444
telephone number
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Concentration
brodifacoum 56073-10-0 259-980-5 T+, N R27/28 2.5 % W/W
R48/24/25
R50/53
1,2-propanediol 57-55-6 200-338-0 20 - 30 %
W/W
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3. Hazards identification
Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data
Sheet with you when calling the Syngenta emergency number,
a poison control center or physician, or going for treatment.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air.
Keep patient warm and at rest.
If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration.
Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately.
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Skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion : Take victim immediately to hospital.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Symptoms : Symptoms of poisoning are typical of anticoagulants. In severe
cases there may be bruising, haematomas of the joints, blood
in the faeces and urine
Medical advice : This product contains anticoagulants with an effect similar to
warfarin in that they act by interfering with the synthesis of
prothrombin.
The specific measure of effect is the prothrombin time. Note
this may not become prolonged until 12-18 hours after
ingestion.
The specific antidote is vitamin K1 (Phytomenandione)
Antidote must be administered under medical supervision.
Initially, antidote should be given by injection (10-20mg, or
0.25mg/kg for children, by slow intravenous infusion at a rate
not exceeding 1mg/minute. In severe cases the use of fresh
frozen plasma may be required).
Maintenance treatment is given orally (40mg/day in divided
doses for adults; up to 20mg/day in divided doses for children)
The prothrombin time and the haemoglobin should be
monitored. Patients should be kept under medical supervision
until the prothrombin time has been normal for 3 consecutive
days.
Oral treatment may need continuing for several months
(20mg/day in divided doses for adults and up to 20mg/day in
divided doses for children). (For animal cases the dose is 2-
5mg/kg)
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing : Extinguishing media - small fires
media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or
carbon dioxide.
Extinguishing media - large fires
alcohol-resistant foam
water spray
Extinguishing media : Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread
which must not be used fire.
for safety reasons
Specific hazards during : As the product contains combustible organic components, fire
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fire fighting will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous products
of combustion (see section 10).
Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to
health.
Special protective : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
equipment for fire-
fighters
Further information : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Environmental : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up : Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent
material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceus earth, vermiculite) and
place in container for disposal according to local / national
regulations (see section 13).
Additional advice : If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Advice on safe handling : No special protective measures against fire required.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
For personal protection see section 8.
STORAGE
Requirements for storage : No special storage conditions required.
areas and containers Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components Exposure limit(s) Value type Source
brodifacoum 0.002 mg/m3 8 h TWA SYNGENTA
propane-1,2-diol 10 mg/m3 Particulates 8 h TWA UK HSE
150 ppm Total (vapour &
470 mg/m3 particulates)
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Containment and/or segregation is the most reliable technical protection measure if exposure
cannot be eliminated.
The extent of these protection measures depends on the actual risks in use.
If airborne mists or vapors are generated, use local exhaust ventilation controls.
Assess exposure and use any additional measures to keep airborne levels below any relevant
exposure limit.
Where necessary, seek additional occupational hygiene advice.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Protective measures : The use of technical measures should always have priority
over the use of personal protective equipment.
When selecting personal protective equipment, seek
appropriate professional advice.
Personal protective equipment should be certified to
appropriate standards.
Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
required.
A particulate filter respirator may be necessary until effective
technical measures are installed.
Hand protection : Chemical resistant gloves should be used.
Gloves should be certified to an appropriate standard.
Gloves should have a minimum breakthrough time that is
appropriate to the duration of exposure.
The breakthrough time of gloves varies according to the
thickness, material and manufacturer.
Gloves should be changed when breakthrough is suspected.
Suitable material:
nitrile rubber
Eye protection : Eye protection is not usually required.
Follow any site specific eye protection policies.
Skin and body protection : Assess the exposure and select chemical resistant clothing
based on the potential for contact and the permeation /
penetration characteristics of the clothing material.
Wash with soap and water after removing protective clothing.
Decontaminate clothing before re-use, or use disposable
equipment (suits, aprons, sleeves, boots, etc.)
Wear as appropriate:
impervious protective suit
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : liquid
Colour : blue
Odour : odorless
Boiling point/range : 187 °C
Flash point : 90 °C
Oxidizing properties : not oxidizing
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Vapour pressure : 0.07 mmHg at 20 °C
Density : 1.124 g/ml
Solubility in other solvents : Miscible
in water
: soluble
in ethanol . diethylether
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous decomposition : Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and
products irritant vapors.
Hazardous reactions : None known.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Stable under normal conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 female Rat, 22 mg/kg
Derived from components
: LD50 male Rat, 17 mg/kg
Derived from components
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 male Rat, 194 µg/l, 4 h
Derived from components
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 female Rat, 126 mg/kg
Derived from components
: LD50 male Rat, 208 mg/kg
Derived from components
Skin irritation : Rabbit: Non-Irritating
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Derived from components
Eye irritation : Rabbit: Non-Irritating
Derived from components
Sensitization : guinea pig
Not a sensitizer
Remarks: Derived from components
Long term toxicity
Did not show carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic effects in
animal experiments.
Excessive exposure slows blood clotting time and can cause
bleeding, shock and death., This information applies to
brodifacoum.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ELIMINATION INFORMATION (PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY)
Bioaccumulation : Brodifacoum has high potential to bioaccumulate.
Stability in water : Brodifacoum is persistent in water
Stability in soil : Brodifacoum is persistent in soil
Mobility : Brodifacoum has low mobility in soil.
ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS
Toxicity to fish : LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), 2 mg/l , 96 h
Derived from components
Toxicity to aquatic : EC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea), 36 mg/l , 48 h
invertebrates
Derived from components
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or
incineration.
It must undergo special treatment, e.g. at suitable disposal site,
to comply with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging : Dispose of as unused product.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport
ADR/ RID:
UN-No: 3026
Class: 6.1
Danger Label Number : 6.1
Packaging group I
Proper shipping name : COUMARIN DERIVATIVE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC
( BRODIFACOUM )
Sea transport
IMDG:
UN-No: 3026
Class: 6.1
Danger Label Number : 6.1
Packaging group: I
Proper shipping name : COUMARIN DERIVATIVE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC
( BRODIFACOUM )
Marine pollutant : Marine pollutant
Air transport
IATA-DGR
UN-No: 3026
Class: 6.1
Danger Label Number : 6.1
Packaging group: I
Proper shipping name : COUMARIN DERIVATIVE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC
( BRODIFACOUM )
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling according to EC Directives
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
• brodifacoum
Symbol(s) : T Toxic
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N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s) : R24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R48/21/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure in contact
with skin and if swallowed.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
S-phrase(s) : S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
S60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
Note : The preparation is classified as dangerous in accordance with
Directive 1999/45/EC.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R27/28 Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R48/24/25 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in
contact with skin and if swallowed.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
A vertical bar in the left margin indicates an amendment from the previous version.
Product names are a trademark or registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.
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