Sharda International Africa (Pty) Ltd

P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135, South Africa.

Tel: 031 764 3011, Tel: 087 822 2397
Email: rsa.regn@shardaintl.com, Website: http://www.shardaintl.com
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
“SHARDA FIPRONIL 200 SC”

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY

Name of Product: “SHARDA FIPRONIL 200 SC”

Active Ingredient: Fipronil 200 SC

Product Use: Insecticides

Registration holder: Sharda International Africa (Pty) Ltd

Address: P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135

Contact Tel. No.: 031-764-3011

Poison Centres: UNITAS Hospital: 0800-111-9900

Tygerberg Hospital: 021-931-6129
Netcare 911: 082911

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Substance hazard class and category)

Active Ingredient Health Risk: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Risk of damage to eyes.

Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. If symptoms develop, get medical attention.

Eye Contact: May cause irritation to eyes.

Ingestion: Neurological stimulation with possible convulsions. Nausea.

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (For each hazardous substance)

Chemical Identity CAS No. Concentration

Fipronil 120068-37-3 200 g a.i./ℓ

Other Ingredients (surfactant, water, etc.) up to 100%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Symptoms of Poisoning: Fipronil is a reversible gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) receptor inhibitor. It will induce
neurological stimulation, respiratory difficulty, tremors, and with possible convulsions. Treat symptomatically.
Due to slow absorption of fipronil through the gut, symptoms of intoxication may be delayed for up to one day

Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. Administer symptomatic treatment and obtain medical attention.
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P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135, South Africa.
Tel: 031 764 3011, Tel: 087 822 2397
Email: rsa.regn@shardaintl.com, Website: http://www.shardaintl.com
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Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomit. Seek medical attention immediately. Make every effort to prevent
vomit from entering the lungs.
If a substantial amount has been swallowed, induced vomiting should be considered under direction
from a physician.
Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.

Advice to doctors / physician: Fipronil is a reversible gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) receptor inhibitor. It will
induce neurological stimulation with possible convulsions. Treat symptomatically. Due to slow
absorption of fipronil through the gut, symptoms of intoxication may be delayed for up to one day
Absorption may be decreased by the use of gastric lavage, saline purgative and activated charcoal.
Continue monitoring the patient due to the slow elimination of the compound.

Antidote: No specific antidote is known.

Phenobarbital, and to a lesser extent, benzodiazepines, have been shown experimentally to be
effective in preventing convulsions induced by fipronil.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: This formulation will not burn. Choose extinguishing media relevant to the burning
Material such as carbon dioxide, water spray, dry agents and foam.

Fire and Explosion Hazards: This formulation is not flammable or explosive.

Hazardous Products of Combustion: This is a water-based formulation. The dehydrated components may emit
oxides of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur and chlorine and fluorine compounds.

Fire Fighting Equipment: Wear personal protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (Spillage)

Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment: Wear suitable personal protective clothing (overall, boots,
gloves, goggles/face shield, respirator).

Emergency Procedures: Contain the spill by making a dyke. Absorb the spill with clay, sand, soil or other
absorbent material. Collect contaminated absorbent material and place in drums for disposal.

Environmental Precautions: Prevent contamination of waterways, drains and ditches.

Refer to Section 13 for disposal of spilled material.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed at all times when handling this
product. Areas for handling and storage should be well ventilated.

Handling:
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this product.
Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling or contact with this product.
Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water bodies when disposing of equipment rinse water.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal of rinse water.
Observe all safeguards on the label as to cleaning and destruction of the container.
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P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135, South Africa.
Tel: 031 764 3011, Tel: 087 822 2397
Email: rsa.regn@shardaintl.com, Website: http://www.shardaintl.com
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Storage:
Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
Store away from food, drink, seed and animal feed.
Store only in the original labelled container in a cool well ventilated secure area.
Store under lock and key protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Minimum Shelf Life: 2 years.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protective Clothing: To reduce personnel exposure to this product, it is recommended to use
appropriate personal protective clothing when handling this product (overall, goggles/face shield, gloves,
boots and respirator). Clean all equipment after use.

Exposure Control Parameters: No exposure standards have been set for this product.

Engineering Controls: Avoid direct contact with this product. Use only in a well-ventilated area.

Hygiene Measures:
Do not eat, drink, smoke or go to the bathroom while handling this product.
Wash face, hands and exposed skin after handling this product.
Wash contaminated clothing after exposure to this product.

Re-entry Interval: Do not enter the treated area within 1 day after application unless wearing protective clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCT

These are typical data based on tests but may vary from sample to sample. These typical values should not be
construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.

Appearance, Colour White/cream

Form Liquid
Odour Odourless to sweet
pH 6-8
Flash Point Not applicable.
Flammability Not flammable.
Explosive Limits Not explosive.
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling.
Decomposition Temperature 230 °C
Vapour Pressure 370 nPa
Volatility Not volatile.
Density 1.0935
Solubility Fipronil: slightly soluble in water (2.0 mg/ℓ).
Volatility Fipronil is not volatile.
Corrosivity Fipronil is not corrosive.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity Hazards: Keep away from strong oxidising agents.

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P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135, South Africa.
Tel: 031 764 3011, Tel: 087 822 2397
Email: rsa.regn@shardaintl.com, Website: http://www.shardaintl.com
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Hazardous Decomposition: Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.

Conditions to Avoid: Degraded by alkaline media. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This section is intended for use by toxicologists and health professionals.

Data obtained on this and similar products and components are summarised below.

Acute Oral Toxicity: Rat, LD50: > 300, < 2 000 mg/kg body weight

Acute Dermal Toxicity: Rat, LD50: > 2 000 mg/kg body weight

Skin Irritation/Corrosion: Rabbit, Not a skin irritant.

Eye Irritation/Damage: Rabbit, Not an eye irritant.

Skin Sensitization: Guinea Pig, A negative to weak sensitizer.

Mutagenicity: No mutagenic effects recorded.

Carcinogenicity: No carcinogenic effects recorded.

Toxicity to Reproduction and/or Fertility: No reproductive effects recorded.

Developmental Toxicity / Teratology: No developmental effects recorded.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This section is intended for use by eco-toxicologists and environmental specialists.

Data obtained on this active ingredient and similar products and components are summarised below.

Aquatic Toxicity, Algae: Chronic toxicity, 120 hours, static, EC50 (growth rate) = > 140 µg/ℓ

Aquatic Toxicity, Fish: Bluegill Sunfish: Acute toxicity, 48 hours, LC50 = 85.2 µg/ℓ
Common Carp: Acute toxicity, 48 hours, LC50 = 430 µg/ℓ

Aquatic Toxicity, Invertebrates: Water Flea (Daphnia magna), 48 hours, EC50 = 0.25 mg/ℓ

Arthropod Toxicity: Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Contact, 48 hours, LD50 = 0.0059 µg/bee
Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Oral, 48 hours, LD50 = 0.0042 µg/bee

Avian Toxicity: Bobwhite Quail: LC50 = 11.3 - 48 mg/kg

Mallard Duck: LC50 = > 2 150 mg/kg

Soil Organism Toxicity, Invertebrates: Earthworm – fipronil is not toxic to earthworms.

Soil Organism Toxicity, Microorganisms: Fipronil is degraded by soil micro-organisms.

Persistence / Degradability: Anaerobic Soil DT50 = 19 – 22 days.

Water DT50 = 0.9 – 2.8 days.
Fipronil is mostly degraded by photolysis and micro-organisms in soil.
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P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135, South Africa.
Tel: 031 764 3011, Tel: 087 822 2397
Email: rsa.regn@shardaintl.com, Website: http://www.shardaintl.com
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Mobility in Soil: Movement is limited in soil.

Possible Impact on the Environment: This is a marine pollutant for sea transport.
This product is toxic to birds, fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Do not apply directly to water or any water body.
Do not contaminate waterways, drains or sewers.
Do not apply where honeybees are active.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product
Recycle if appropriate equipment and/or facilities are available.
Burn only in controlled high temperature incinerator.
Dispose of as hazardous industrial waste.
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.
Follow all local / regional / national / international regulations.

Containers
Triple or pressure rinse empty containers.
Pour rinse water into spray tank and spray on target area.
Store for collection by approved waste or recycling disposal service.
Dispose of as non-hazardous industrial waste.
Do not use containers for any other purpose.
Follow all local / regional / national / international regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

For safe transport of hazardous substances apply appropriate local codes, classifications and regulations.

UN No.: 3082
UN Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (contains fipronil).
Land Transport (Road or Rail): Not Hazardous.
Sea Transport: Marine Pollutant.
Air Transport: Not allocated.
Packaging Group: 9

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Risk Phrases: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

Risk of eye irritation.
Safety Phrases: Keep out of the reach of children, animals and uninformed persons.
Store away from food, drink, animal feed and fertiliser.
See “Warnings” and “Precautions” on the label.
RSA: Registration Number L , Act Number 36 of 1947.
RSA Classification: Group II (Yellow, Hazardous)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information presented is not necessarily exhaustive but is regarded as representative. These data are presented in
good faith and are believed to be correct. No representation as to the completeness or accuracy of these data is made.
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P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, 2135, South Africa.
Tel: 031 764 3011, Tel: 087 822 2397
Email: rsa.regn@shardaintl.com, Website: http://www.shardaintl.com
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No responsibility for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information will
be accepted. In the event of any uncertainty, consult the supplier before use.