1.Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name | methomyl |
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1.2 Other means of identification
Product number | - |
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Other names | IN 1179 |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses | For industry use only. Insecticide |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
Company | MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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Address | Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China |
Telephone | +86(21)64956998 |
Fax | +86(21)54365166 |
1.5 Emergency phone number
Emergency phone number | +86-400-6021-666 |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
2.Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s) | |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | H300 Fatal if swallowed H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. |
Response | P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. |
Storage | P405 Store locked up. |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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methomyl | methomyl | 16752-77-5 | none | 100% |
4.First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
In case of eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowed
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Methomyl has high oral toxicity, moderate inhalation toxicity and low skin toxicity. The probable oral lethal dose for humans is between 7 drops and 1 teaspoon for a 150 pound adult. Death is due to respiratory arrest. (EPA, 1998)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Aggressive airway control may be needed. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary ... . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary ... . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary ... . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. Administer activated charcoal ... . /Carbamates and related compounds/
5.Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
(Non-Specific -- Carbamate Pesticide, Solid) Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. (Non-Specific -- Carbamate Pesticide, Solid) Use agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. Use water in flooding quantities as a fog. Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical. (EPA, 1998)
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
When heated to decomposition, it emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. Do not subject liquid formulations to temperatures below 32F. (EPA, 1998)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
A system for removing pesticides from the wash water produced by pesticide applicators as they clean their equipment has been developed. The first step is the flocculation/coagulation and sedimentation of the pesticide-contaminated wash water. The supernatant from the first step is then passed through activated carbon columns. /Pesticides/
7.Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Separated from strong bases and food and feedstuffs.Keep /liq formulations/ away from heat, sparks, & open flame. Do not subject liquid to temperatures below 32 deg F.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 2.5 mg/cu m.
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state | white crystalline solid |
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Colour | White crystalline solid |
Odour | Slightly sulfurous |
Melting point/ freezing point | 78ºC |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 144ºC |
Flammability | Noncombustible Solid, but may be dissolved in flammable liquids.Combustible under specific conditions. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | no data available |
Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
Decomposition temperature | no data available |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
Solubility | In water:Soluble. 5.8 g/100 mL |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | log Kow= 0.60 |
Vapour pressure | 5e-05 mm Hg at 25°C (EPA, 1998) |
Density and/or relative density | 1.17 g/cm3 |
Relative vapour density | no data available |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
10.Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable in neutral or slightly acidic soln.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Liquid formulations flammable.METHOMYL is a carbamate ester. Carbamates are chemically similar to, but more reactive than amides. Like amides they form polymers such as polyurethane resins. Carbamates are incompatible with strong acids and bases, and especially incompatible with strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is produced by the combination of active metals or nitrides with carbamates. Strongly oxidizing acids, peroxides, and hydroperoxides are incompatible with carbamates.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong bases.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides & sulfur oxides/.
11.Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat (male) oral 17 mg active ingredient/kg
- Inhalation: LD50 Rat (male) inhalation 0.45 mg/kg/4 hr
- Dermal: LD50 Rabbit (male) percutaneous >5000 mg ai/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
Cancer Classification: Group E Evidence of Non-carcinogenicity for Humans
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
12.Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) 2.11 mg/l/96 at 24.1°C, 6.6 mg/l dissolved oxygen, 50.5 mg/l CaCO3 water hardness, 38.4 mg/l CaCO3 alkalinity, pH 7.4, tank vol 1.2 l, tank additions 12 vol/day, (95% confidence limit 1.84-2.42 mg/l), flow-through bioassay, purity, 99%
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Methomyl seemed to be stable for about 16 days after application to an alluvial soil, but then degraded faster in the non-autoclaved alluvial soil as compared to autoclaved soil suggesting the importance of microbial degradation(1). Soil microorganisms were found to be the primary factor responsible for methomyl conversion in various soil types(2). Laboratory studies indicated that methyl radiolabeled methomyl was rapidly degraded in soil via microbial action with carbon dioxide as the principal end product(3). Microbial transformation of methomyl in two tobacco-growing soils was found to occur after an initial lag phase of 7-14 days, but occurred with virtually no lag phase in soils previously treated with methomyl(4). After the initial lag phase, half-lives of about 5-6 weeks were determined for methomyl in these soils(4). Comparison with tests using soils sterilized with sodium azide suggested that microbial transformation is likely to be the major factor in methomyl degradation in soil(4). The half-life of methomyl in three greenhouse soils was about 3-14 days(5). The half-life of methomyl was reported as 30 days in soil(6).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated for methomyl(SRC), using a log Kow of 0.6(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
The measured Koc of methomyl was reported as 160(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this Koc value suggests that methomyl is expected to have moderate mobility in soil. Under field conditions and using laboratory studies, only slight movement of methomyl has been observed in soil(3,4).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
13.Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
14.Transport information
14.1 UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2757 | IMDG: UN2757 | IATA: UN2757 |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: CARBAMATE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC |
IMDG: CARBAMATE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC |
IATA: CARBAMATE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1(a) | IMDG: 6.1(a) | IATA: 6.1(a) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: II | IMDG: II | IATA: II |
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes | IMDG: yes | IATA: yes |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
no data available
15.Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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methomyl | methomyl | 16752-77-5 | none |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Not Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Not Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Not Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
16.Other information
Information on revision
Creation Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
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Revision Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/