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Fluxofenim. Material Safety Data Sheet for Concep(R) III. Ciba-Geigy. 1996.

Note from FAN: Our emphasis in red

From: http://www.horizononline.com/MSDS_Sheets/737.txt

CONCEP(R) III
CIBA-GEIGY CORPORATION
Crop Protection Division
Post Office Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,
CALL CIBA-GEIGY:1-800-888-8372CHEMTREC:1-800-424-9300

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1. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: CONCEP-III
EPA Signal Word: Caution.
Active Ingredient(%): Fluxofenim.
Chemical Name:


O-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-4'-chloroacetophenone oxime.
Chemical Class: Benzacetonitrile seed safener.
Product No.: A-8468 C
CAS No.: 88485-37-4

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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Material OSHA
PEL
ACGIH
TLV
Other NTP/IARC/ OSHA
Carcinogen
Polyethylene Glycol Not Established Not Established Not Established No
Surfactant Not Established Not Established Not Established No
  Not Established Not Established Not Established No
Fluxofenim Not Established Not Established Not Established No


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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Notes to Physician: There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested. An aqueous suspension of activated charcoal can be administered to absorb remaining toxicant. Induce emesis or lavage stomach.

Symptoms of Acute Exposure: Exposure may cause eye and skin irritation.

Prolonged inhalation may cause headache, dizziness, breathing difficulty, or nausea.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear liquid.
Odor: Mild odor.
Unusual Fire, Explosion, and Reactivity Hazards: This products is an NFPA
Class IIIB Combustible Liquid and a DOT Combustible Liquid.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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If poisoning is suspected, immediately contact a physician, the nearest hospital, or the nearest Poison Control Center. Tell the person contacted the complete product name and the type and amount of exposure. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given.

Ingestion: If victim is fully conscious, immediately give 1 or 2 glasses of water to drink and induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse eyes with a large amount of running water. Hold eyelids apart to rinse the entire surface of the eyes and lids. Do not apply any medicating agents except on the advice of a physician.
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water, including hair and under fingernails. Do not apply any medicating agents except on the advice of a physician. Remove contaminated clothing and decontaminate prior to use.
Inhalation: Move victim from contaminated area to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if necessary.

Notes to Physician: There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested. An aqueous suspension of activated charcoal can be administered to absorb remaining toxicant. Induce emesis or lavage stomach. Medical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure: Individuals with respiratory disorders or preexisting dermatitis should use extra care in handling this product.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Test Method): 200F
Flammable Limits (% in Air): Lower: %; Upper:% Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flammability: Not applicable.
Unusual Fire, Explosion, and Reactivity Hazards: This products is an NFPA
Class IIIB Combustible Liquid and a DOT Combustible Liquid.
In Case of Fire: Use dry chemical, foam, or CO2 extinguishing media. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes, or products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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In case of Spill or Leak: Wear chemical safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles, rubber gloves, rubber boots, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, head covering, and a NIOSH-approved pesticide respirator or a supplied-air respirator. For small spills, cover with an absorbent material such as pet litter. Sweep up and place in an approved chemical container. Wash the spill area with water containing a strong detergent, absorb with pet litter or other absorbent material, sweep up, and place in a chemical container. Seal the container and handle in an approved manner. Flush the area with water to remove any residue. Do not allow wash water to contaminate water supplies.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of the reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages, or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage, and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Always wash thoroughly after handling.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Ingestion: Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage, and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Always wash-thoroughly after handling.
Eye Contact: To avoid eye contact, wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles.
Skin Contact: To avoid skin contact, wear rubber gloves, rubber boots, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a head covering.
Inhalation: To avoid breathing vapor or mist, wear a NIOSH-approved pesticide respirator or a supplied-air respirator.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance: Clear liquid.
Odor: Mild odor.
Melting Point: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.36 @ 20C
pH: Not available.
Solubility in H2O
Fluxofenim: 30.0 mg/L @ 20C
Vapor Pressure
Fluxofenim: 3.80E+01 mPa @ 20C

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies
Ingestion: Slightly toxic.
Oral LD50 (Rat): 943 - 2,240 mg/kg body weight.
Dermal: Slightly toxic.
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): >2,020 mg/kg body weight. Inhalation: Slightly toxic.
Inhalation LC50 (Rat): 4 mg/l air--4 hours.
Eye Contact: Minimally irritating (rabbit).
Skin Contact: Moderately irritating (rabbit).
Skin Sensitization: Not a sensitizer (guinea pig).
Mutagenic Potential Fluxofenim: None observed.
Reproductive Hazard Potential
Fluxofenim: None observed.
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies.
Fluxofenim: Liver and kidney effects; Thyroid effects at high doses (dogs).

Carcinogenic Potential
Fluxofenim: Not available.
Other Toxicity Information: Not available.
Toxicity of Other Components
Polyethylene Glycol: Not available.
Surfactant: Causes severe eye irritation, which could lead to permanent eye damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause discomfort and local redness. Mist can irritate the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge with chest pain and coughing.
Surfactant: Severely irritating to skin and eyes. Inhalation can result in irritation to upper respiratory tract.
Target Organs
Active Ingredients
Fluxofenim: Liver, kidney, and thyroid.

Inert Ingredients
Polyethylene Glycol: Not available.
Surfactant: Eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
Surfactant: Skin and eyes.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Summary of Effects
Fluxofenim: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Eco-Acute Toxicity
Fluxofenim: Rainbow Trout 96-hour LC50 0.86 mg/L
Bluegill Sunfish 96-hour LC50 2.5 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48-hour LC50 0.22 mg/L

Eco-Chronic Toxicity
Fluxofenim: Not available.
Environmental Fate Fluxofenim: Not available.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
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Disposal: Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state, and Federal health and environmental regulations.
Characteristic Waste: Not applicable.
Listed Waste: Not applicable.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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DOT Classification: Not applicable; No label or placard required.
B/L Freight Classification: Compound; Seed Treating
International Transportation: Not applicable.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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SARA Title III Classification
Section 311/312: Acute health hazard; Chronic health hazard; Fire hazard.
Section 313 chemical(s): Not applicable.
Proposition 65: Not determined.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): None.
RCRA Classification: Not applicable.
TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA Hazard Ratings 0 Least, 1 Slight, 2 Moderate, 3 High, 4 Severe

Health 2
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0

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Questions concerning the safe handling of the product should be referred to:
Ciba-Geigy Corporation
Industrial Health
1-800-334-9481
issued Date: 7/27/88
Revised Date: 6/28/96
Supersedes: 7/7/94
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein.

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