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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPAR 1% SG

Registration No. SINNEAI-MicGR/016/0094

Updated 29 August 2013

Replaces all previous editions

1. Identification of the substance / preparation and company

Common Name
IUPAC Chemical Name
Empirical Formula
Molecular Mass
CAS Number
Chemical Family
Product Type
Company Name and
Address
Contact Number

Emergency
Contact Person

: Temephos
: O,O,O,O-tetramethyl O,O-thiodi-p-phenylene
bis(phosphorothioate)
: C16H20O6P2S3
: 466.5
: 3383-96-8
: Organophosphorus
: Larvicide
: Asiatic Agricultural Industries Pte Ltd
150 Gul Circle, Singapore 629607.
: Telephone 65 6572 4000
Telefax 65 6862 2268
E-mail
aaipl@asiaticind.com.sg
: Telephone 65 6572 4042 (office hour)
Telephone 65 6572 4056 (off-office hour)
: Mr Lawrence Chan / Mr Chan Chek Chee

2. Composition / Information on ingredients

Formulation

: Granule

Components
Temephos
Inert ingredient

Content, w/w
1 %
99 %

CAS number
3383-96-8
-

3. Hazards Identifications
Human health hazards
Environmental hazards

: Harmful if swallowed.
: Toxic to aquatic organisms.

4. First Aid Measures

Symptoms and effects
First aid - Inhalation
First aid - Skin

First aid - Eye

First aid - Ingestion

Advice to physician

: Over-exposure may cause local irritation of the

skin and irritation of the respiratory tract.
: Not harmful under normal conditions.
: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with
water using soap if available. If persistent
irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
: Flush eyes with plenty of water. If persistent
irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
: Do not induce vomiting, never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical
advice immediately and show container label or
this data sheet if possible.
: Treat symptomatically. Ingestion posses the major
hazard.

Asiatic Agricultural Industries Pte Ltd

150 Gul Circle Singapore 629607

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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Antidote

Replaces all previous editions

: Treat
symptomatically.
In
moderately
severe
poisoning administer atropine sulphate 0.4 - 2.0
mg repeated every 15 minutes until atropinization
is
achieve.
In
case
of
severe
poisoning
(expressed by respiratory desperation, muscle
weakness
and
twitching)
give
parliboxime
(protopam-ayerst, 2-PAM) 1.0 g intravenously at
no more than 0.5 g/min.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flash point (close cup)
Fire and explosion
hazard
Suitable extinguishing
media

: Not applicable, granule

: Non-flammable.

: Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical,

soft stream water fog only if necessary. Contain
all run-offs.
Unsuitable extinguishing : Do not scatter spilled material with highmedia
pressure water stream.
Special exposure hazards : Avoid breathing hazardous vapors, keep upwind.
in a fire
Fire-fighting
: Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe
instruction
distance. Approach from upwind to avoid hazardous
vapors and decomposition products. Fire exposed
containers can build up pressure and should be
kept cool with water spray if possible. Explosive
vapor could form from ruptured containers. Foam
fire
extinguishing
systems
is
preferred
to
prevent environmental damage from excessive water
run-off. If water is used, avoid heavy hose
streams. If possible, dike and collect water used
to fight fire to minimize run-off.
Special protective
: Wear a self-contained respiratory apparatus, wear
full fire-fighting turn-out gear.
equip. for fire-fighting

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions

Environmental
precautions
Method for cleaning up

: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. No smoking,

flames or fires in hazard area. Keep unnecessary
people away. Isolate hazard area and deny entry.
Wear protective clothing and personal protective
equipment as prescribed in section 8.
: Do not release to the environment in large
amount.
: Collect scattered material and add to the drums of
waste already collected. Repeat if necessary.
Dispose off drummed waste according to the method
outlined in Section 13 "Disposal Considerations".

Asiatic Agricultural Industries Pte Ltd

150 Gul Circle Singapore 629607

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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPAR 1% SG

Registration No. SINNEAI-MicGR/016/0094

Updated 29 August 2013

Replaces all previous editions

7. Handling and Storage

Handling - Special
protection measures
Storage - Sensitivity
to humidity, light &
oxidation
Special storage
requirements

Storage conditions
Polymerization
Shelf-life

: When handling chemical do not eat, drink or

smoke. Wash hands and exposed skin before meals
and after work.
: Stable under normal atmospheric conditions when
stored in close containers.
: All chemical must be kept out of reach of
children, pets, live stock and people. Pesticide
should be stored in a locked, secure place, such
as a separate building or storage room.
: Maintain a well-ventilated storage area which is
relatively free from temperature fluctuations.
: Hazardous polymerization has not been reported to
occur under normal temperature and pressure.
: Will keep their physical & biological properties
for minimum 2 years when stored in their original
packing in a dry place at an annual average
temperature not exceeding 30 deg C.
: PE bags.

Recommended packaging
material
Packaging material to be : None
avoided

8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection

Engineering controls

: Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to

control any air contamination to within their
TLVs during the use of this product. Facilities
storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower.
Personal protective equipment :Respiratory protection
: When handling in a non-ventilated area, use a
respirator
with
an
organic
vapor
removing
cartridge
with
a
prefilter
approval
for
pesticides.
Hand protection
: Wear chemical resistant gloves such as nitrile,
butyl rubber, barrier laminate or viton.
Eye protection
: Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Skin protection
: Wear long-sleeved coveralls worn over a minimum
of short-sleeved shirt and short pants. Wear
chemical resistant footwear plus socks.
Personal hygiene
: Clean water should be available for washing in
case of eye or skin contamination. Wash skin
prior to eating, drinking, using tobacco or using
the toilet. Discard clothing and other absorbent
materials that have been drenched or heavily
contaminated with this product. Shower at the end
of the workday.

Asiatic Agricultural Industries Pte Ltd

150 Gul Circle Singapore 629607

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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Registration No. SINNEAI-MicGR/016/0094

Updated 29 August 2013

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state
Color
Odor
Boiling point
Melting point
Specific gravity
pH
Vapor pressure

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Solid
Gray
None
Not applicable, granule.
30 deg C (technical)
Not applicable, granule.
Not applicable, granule.
2.5 x 10-6 pa at 25 deg C (technical)

10. Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability
Conditions to avoid
Incompatibility with
other material
Hazardous decomposition
products

: Stable under normal conditions.

: None.
: Strong alkalis, amines and oxidizers.
: Decomposition products may be hazardous.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity :Oral LD50 - rat
Dermal LD50 - rat
Eye irritation - rabbit
Skin irritation - rabbit
Sensitization-guinea pig
Medical conditions
aggravated by exposure
Carcinogen status :OSHA
NTP
IARC
Additional data

:
:
:
:
:
:

> 5,000 mg/kg

> 5,000 mg/kg
Non-irritant
Non-irritant
Non-sensitizer.
Pre-existing cholinesterase depression.

:
:
:
:

Not listed.
Not listed.
Not listed.
Repeated or prolonged low level exposures may
cause sensitization to subsequent exposures that
mimic acute exposures.

12. Ecological Information

Environmental summary
Fish toxicity
Bee toxicity

: This pesticide is toxic to fish, birds, bees and

other wildlife.
: 24 hour LD50, trout - 1.9 mg/L (technical).
: Highly toxic by direct contact (technical).

Asiatic Agricultural Industries Pte Ltd

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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPAR 1% SG

Registration No. SINNEAI-MicGR/016/0094

Updated 29 August 2013

Replaces all previous editions

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste

Container

: Pesticide wastes are toxic and hazardous. Dispose

of in accordance with local regulations. Do not
discharge or pour into soil, drainage system or
bodies of water.
: Dispose of according to local regulations.

14. Transport Information

Not a dangerous good, not regulated for all mode of transportation

15. Regulatory Information

Risk phrases
R22
R52
Safety phrases
S2
S28
S36/37
S45

S61

: Harmful if swallowed.
: Harmful to aquatic organisms.

: Keep out of the reach of children.

: After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.

16. Other Information

Disclaimer

: The information and data contained herein are

believed to be correct. The recommendations and
suggestions for the use of this product are based
upon tests believed to be reliable. The use of
this product being beyond the control of the
manufacturer, no guarantee, express or implied,
is made as to the results to be obtained if not
used in accordance with directions or established
safe
practice.
The
buyer
must
assume
all
responsibility,
including
injury
or
damage,
resulting from its misuse as such, or in
combination with other materials. No statement is
to be construed as violating any copyright or
patent.

Asiatic Agricultural Industries Pte Ltd

150 Gul Circle Singapore 629607