Ziram

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice : Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

            Consult a physician.

If inhaled : Remove to fresh air.

                If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

                If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

                Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.

                        Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

                        Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

                        Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,for at least 15 minutes.

                        If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn.

                        Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

If swallowed : Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

         Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

         Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms : Nausea

                   Dermatitis

                   Eczema

                   Shortness of breath

                   Irregular cardiac activity

                   More severe effects if alcohol is consumed.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment : General advice for dithiocarbamates

                  Biomonitoring possible at chronical exposure: determination of TTCA in the urine at the end of the workday/week.

                  Bloodtesting for delayed effects: livertests, kidney function, thyroid function

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical, Alcohol-resistant foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. Do NOT use water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: Risk of dust explosion.

                                           Hazardous decomposition products will be formed at elevated temperatures.

Hazardous combustion products: Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulphur oxides, Carbon oxides

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear an approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus in addition to standard fire fighting gear.

Further information : Use a water spray to cool fully closed containers.

                  Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

                  Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions : Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

                      Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up :       Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.

             Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local /national regulations.

             Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

             Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

             Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

             Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.

             Wash thoroughly after handling.

             Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.

Specific use(s) : Fungicide

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2771

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

THIOCARBAMATE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC (Ziram)

Chemical name:

zinc, bis dimethyldithiocarbamate

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Classification Code : T7
Hazard Identification Number : 60
Environmentally hazardous: yes

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN 2771

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

THIOCARBAMATE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC
(Ziram)

Chemical name:

zinc, bis dimethyldithiocarbamate

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Classification Code : T7
Hazard Identification Number : 60
Environmentally hazardous: yes

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 2771

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

THIOCARBAMATE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC
(Ziram)

Chemical name:

zinc, bis dimethyldithiocarbamate

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

EmS code:

F-A

S-A

Labels:

6.1

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 2771

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Thiocarbamate pesticide, solid, toxic
(Ziram)

Chemical name:

zinc, bis dimethyldithiocarbamate

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

Toxic

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Packing instruction (passenger aircraft): 669
Packing instruction (LQ) : Y644

Packing instruction (cargo aircraft): 676
Packing instruction (LQ) : Y644

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Special precautions for user
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures

Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).

           Face-shield

           Always wear eye protection when the potential for inadvertent eye contact with the product cannot be excluded.

Hand protection

Remarks : Rubber gloves Neoprene gloves. The data about break through time/strength of material are standard values! The exact break through time/strength of material has to be obtained from the producer of the protective glove.

Skin and body protection : Complete suit protecting against chemicals

Respiratory protection : Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines.

                       Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

                       Effective dust mask

Protective measures : Remove respiratory and skin/eye protection only after vapours have been cleared from the area.

                     Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are located close to the working place.

                     Use personal protective equipment as required.

Environmental exposure controls

Soil : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid : Heat

                  Avoid dust formation.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products :

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Sulphur oxides

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product : In accordance with local and national regulations.

              Waste must be classified and labelled prior to recycling or disposal.

Contaminated packaging : Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.