Abamectin

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:  

-General advice  :     Take the victim out of the contaminated area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.  

-If inhaled  : Move to fresh air. Make the victim blow his nose. Seek medical advice.  

-In case of skin contact  :  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.  

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

-If swallowed  : Do not induce vomiting. Call emergency medical care. In case of acute poisoning, lie the victim in half upright position. Put the victim under medical supervision. Keep the victim warm.  

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

-Symptoms  : No information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

-Treatment  : No data available Treat symptomatically.  

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:  

-Suitable extinguishing media :  All means (e.g. water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguisher).

-Unsuitable extinguishing media : Strong water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

-In case of fire, the product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes.

-Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:

-Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Advice for firefighters:  

-Special protective equipment  : Use self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective suit.  

-Further information  : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Avoid discharging extinguishing water in the environment.  

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

-Particle full face respirator or powered air purifying respirator. Suitable gloves. Dedicated work clothes.  

Environmental precautions:

-Avoid any spreading of the product.  

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:  

-General advice  : Sweep and shovel the solid product into a container specially adapted for its recovery or destroying (avoiding dust formation). Close and label thoroughly.  

-Cleaning of contaminated zone : After cleaning up the product, rinse the polluted area with water.

-Elimination of recovered materials : Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal company.

Reference to other sections:

Additional advice:

-Evacuation of area and intervention of special services.  

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

-Advice on safe handling (industrial scale):  Local ventilation and emission point dust extraction. Enclosed transfer recommended.  

-Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading. Earth vessels and equipment well.  Advice on safe handling (laboratory scale): Handling in a hood.  

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

-Requirements for storage rooms and vessels:  Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.  

-Advice on common storage  :  Do not store with strong oxidizing agents.  

-Further information on storage conditions:  Keep in a well closed container, away from moisture and light.  

-Storage temperature  :  Keep in a cold place (+2°C to +8°C / 36°F to 46°F).

-Advised packaging material  :  Glass, polyethylene, polypropylene.

Sensitivity

-Heat :  Decomposition.

Specific end use(s):

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2811

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 2811

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Avermectin B1)

Chemical name:

Avermectin B1

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 2811

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Avermectin B1)

Chemical name:

Avermectin B1

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protection equipment

(IMPORTANT:  to be adapted following the workplace risk assessment.)

Special recommendations  :     Pregnant women, seek medical advice before handling.  

Industrial workplace

Respiratory protection  :  Particle full face mask or powered-air purifying respirator.

Hand protection  : Suitable gloves.

Glove material : Nitrile rubber

Layer thickness :   0,11 mm

Break through time:   > 480 min

Eye/face protection  :  See respiratory protection.

Body Protection  : Dedicated working clothes recommended.

Hygiene measures :  Wash hands.  

Laboratory

Respiratory protection  : Handling in a hood.

Hand protection  : Suitable gloves.  

Eye/face protection  : Safety glasses.

Body Protection  :  Working clothes.

Hygiene measures  : Wash hands.  

Stability and reactivity

Safety remarks :     Low risk of dust explosion.

Warning: safety data depend on the conditions and/or on the quality of the

product: please refer to the safety study for more details.

Reactivity  :     No data available  

Chemical stability  :     No data available  

Possibility of hazardous reactions :     No data available

Conditions to avoid  :     No data available  

Incompatible materials  :     Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products :     Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Sanofi hazard bands-Safety  :     SHB 3  (preliminary)

Further information see chapter 16.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

-Product  : Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.

-Uncleaned packaging  : Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.