MSDS: Hilite

Viking
Identification Composition/Information on Ingredients Hazards Identification First Aid Measures Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Handling and Storage Exposure Control/Personal Protection Physical and Chemical Properties Stability and Reactivity Toxicological Information Ecological Information Disposal Consideration Transport Regulatory Information Other Information

Preparation:	Viking
Supplier:	Nomix Enviro Ltd, Portland Building, Portland Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 4PS T: 0117 957 4574; F: 0117 956 3461
Chemical Emergency Agency Service 24 hour: 01865 407 333

Composition: A selective granular herbicide containing 6.75 % w/w dichlobenil. Hazardous Ingredient(s): Dichlobenil CAS No.: 001194-65-6 %(w/w): 6.75
MAPP Number:	11859
Environmental effects: Low toxicity under normal conditions of handling and use. Top of Page
Inhalation: Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. Skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin immediately with water, followed by soap and water. Such action is essential to minimise contact with skin. Contaminated clothing should be laundered Eye Contact: Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 10 minutes. Obtain immediate medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show the container, label or this Data Sheet if possible. Do not induce vomiting. Further Medical Advice: Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated. Top of Page
Extinguishing media: Keep fire exposed containers cool with water. Small Fires: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or halon extinguishant. Large Fires: Use foam or water-fog; avoid use of water jet. Contain run-off water with, for example temporary earth barriers. A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions. Top of Page
Personal precautions: Wear a face mask that gives protection against toxic dusts, eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and coveralls. Methods of cleaning up: Cover spillage with moist sand, soil or sawdust. Transfer to a container for disposal. Wash the spillage area with water. Environmental precautions: Water from spillage clean up must be prevented from entering surface water drains. Top of Page
Handling: Read the label before use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking. Storage: Keep in original containers, tightly closed, out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Store well away from corms, bulbs, tubers and seeds. Protect from frost. Storage Life: Physically and chemically stable for at least 2 years when stored in the original unopened sales container at ambient temperatures. Top of Page
Not required when used as directed on the label. Occupational exposure limits: Not applicable to field use. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT(s) No Occupational Exposure Limit Assigned Top of Page
Form: Granular Colour: grey/white Odour: aromatic pH (value): not available Flash Point: does not flash Auto Ignition Temperature: not available Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): not available Density (g/ml): approx 1.2 Solubility in water: insoluble Partition coefficient: not available Top of Page
Hazardous decomposition products: Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapours. Top of Page
Inhalation: Unlikely to cause harmful effects under normal use. Skin Contact: Unlikely to cause skin irritation. Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg (rat) Eye Contact: Dust may cause irritation. Ingestion: Low oral toxicity. Oral Median Lethal Dose > 5000 mg/kg (rat). Top of Page
Technical Active: LC50 (96hr) = 5 - 13 mg/l (various fish species) EC50 (48hr) = 6.2 mg/l (Daphnia) Top of Page
.Product: Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used containers. Container: Empty containers should not be used for other purposes. Dispose of product and empty containers according to the 'Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings' available from HSMO. Disposal should be in accordance with national legislation. Top of Page
Not classified for transport Top of Page
Not classified as hazardous to users. The (COSHH) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1968 may apply to the use of the product at work Risk Phrase: R52 Harmful to aquatic organisms Safety Phrases: S2: Keep out of reach of children S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs S57: Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination Top of Page
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 : 23.11.05 Supersedes MSDS Dated : 19.07.04 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 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. © Nomix Enviro Limited 2006. Top of Page

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