Nomix Enviro, A Division of Frontier Agriculture Ltd,
The Grain Silos, Weyhill Rd, Andover SP10 3NT
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Composition:
Sodium Chlorate (CAS No. 7775-09-9) 58%
Other Formulating Ingredients: to 100 %w/w
MAPP Number:
13863
Xn: Harmful if swallowed
O: Oxidising
On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant adverse effects when recommended use instructions are followed.
Environmental effects:
On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant adverse environmental effects when recommended use instructions are followed.
Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or is having convulsions.
Inhalation:
Remove patient to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. If spilled into boots, immediately remove boots and contaminated clothing. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water if available. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Eye Contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical advice if symptoms persist.
Ingestion:
If ingested accidentally, rinse out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Medical Advice: Over exposure symptoms :
No symptoms indicative of systemic poisoning with this product.Do not empty stomach without effective airway protection. No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.
Flammability:
Oxidizing agent - contains fire supressant. Explosion risk negligible. Sodium chlorate can be detonated when intimately mixed with certain organic materials.
Procedure:
Isolate the hazard area and prevent entry. Wear self-contained positive breathing apparatus and full fire fighting protective clothing. Decontaminate emergency personnel when leaving fire area. Use as little water as possible. Dyke the area to prevent pesticide run-off. Care should be taken to prevent water, being used in fire-fighting, impregnating wooden floors with sodium chlorate solution since, after drying further fires could be caused.
Extinguisher type:
Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. Extinguish preferably with foam (alcohol foam is recommended), dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2) or water spray.
Personal Precautions:
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.
EnvironmentalPrecautions:
Contain liquid spills with sand bags or other means to prevent entry into drains.
Methods for cleaning up:
Absorb into earth or sand. Sweep up into containers for disposal. Dig up heavily contaminated soil and place in drums (Refer to Section 10 for types of containers and drums). Wash spill area with soap and water. Refer to Section 13 for disposal of spilled material.
Handling:
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapour, spray. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands, immediately after handling. Thoroughly clean equipment after use. For more information refer to product label.
Storage:
Keep out of reach of children.Store separately away from sources of ignition,flammable substances and combustible materials. Do not store on wooden pallets.Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.Keep only in the original container.Keep container tightly closed.Protect from extremes of temperature. Minimum expected shelf life stored at ambient temperatures: 2 years.
Appearance : White powder Odour : None noticeable Flash point : 4000C - Oxidizing agent - contains fire supressant. Specific gravity: Not applicable pH : Not available Solubility in water: Disperses
Formulation:
Oral LD50 (rat): >1200mg/kg. Harmful if swallowed.
Dermal LD50 (rat) : Not known - Not classified as harmful in contact with skin.
Minimal irritation to skin.
Active Ingredients: Sodium chlorate : Can cause irritation to skin and mucus membranes. WHO toxicity class III. Human Data:
A dose of 5-10 g can prove fatal in adults, as can 2 g in small children. Oral ingestion may produce abdominal pain nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, blueness, shortness of breath, unconsciousness and collapse. Cases of chronic toxicity are unknown. Please consult Nomix Enviro if further information is needed.
Product:
Send to special chemical waste disposal facility or burn only in special, controlled high temperature incinerator.
Containers:
DO NOT BURN SACKS OR CONTAINERS. Empty container completely and dispose of container through a registered waste disposal contractor.Do not contaminate waterways, ponds or ditches with waste product or container. All local and national regulations should be followed.
Risk Phases:
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R52 Harmful to aquatic organisms
Safety Phrases:
Wash concentrate from skin or eyes immediately.
Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Do not breathe spray.
Keep away from food, drink or animal feeding stuffs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Harmful to fish or other aquatic life. Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches with chemical or used container.
Store in original container, tightly closed, in a safe place. Wash out container thoroughly and dispose of safely.
The information contained within this Material Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other national health and safety legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (1988).
Read the label before you buy: Use pesticides safely.
Date of MSDS Review: 08/12/05 Supersedes MSDS Dated : 13/02/05
The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, but all instructions, recommendations and suggestions are made without guarantee. Since the conditions of use are beyond their control, Nomix Enviro Ltd and its subsidiaries disclaim any liability for loss or damage suffered from use of this information. Furthermore no liability is accepted if use of any product in accordance with these instructions, recommendations and suggestions infringes any patent.
