Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1
Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B
H340 May cause genetic defects
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Rest.
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits toxic fumes of NOx. (NTP, 1992)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention.
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Literature sources indicate that this chemical is probably nonflammable. (NTP, 1992)
Use water spray, powder.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Separated from bases and food and feedstuffs.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 10 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(4); pregnancy risk group: B; germ cell mutagen group: 5
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety spectacles.
Protective gloves.
Avoid inhalation of dust and mist.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Light gray or beige powder. (NTP, 1992)
White powder
Odorless /Technical/
302-307°C
409°C
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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11°C
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302-307°C
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less than 1 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992)
log Kow = 1.52
less than 0.000000075 mm Hg at 68° F ; <0.001 mm Hg at 257° F (NTP, 1992)
1.421g/cm3
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Decomposes slowly on contact with bases.
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
CARBENDAZIM is a carbamate ester-amine. Amines behave as chemical bases. Carbamates are chemically similar to, but more reactive than amides. Like amides they form polymers such as polyurethane resins. Carbamates are incompatible with strong acids and bases, and especially incompatible with strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is produced by the combination of active metals or nitrides with carbamates. Strongly oxidizing acids, peroxides, and hydroperoxides are incompatible with carbamates.
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Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Decomposes at 300 deg C.
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Cancer Classification: Group C Possible Human Carcinogen
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Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.
AEROBIC: Carbendazim, present at 100 mg/L, reached 0% of its Theoretical BOD in 4 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L and the Japanese MITI test(1). Carbendazim, present at 10.0 ug/mL, was degraded 100% in 5 days in soil previously treated with the fungicide and degraded only 45% in 21 days in uncontaminated soil; mixed bacterial cultures were used(2). Carbendazim was degraded 5% in sterile sand after 14 days, 45% in non-history soil after 14 days, 97% in 2% pretreated soil after 9 days, and 100% in 100% pretreated soil after 7 days(2). Approximately two-thirds of the various fungal isolates capable of degrading carbendazim were identified as Alternaria alternata(3). Based on these data, carbendazim is expected to biodegrade slowly in soil under normal environmental conditions; however, degradation will be enhanced in pretreated soils(SRC).
BCFs of <1.5-3.5 and 0.6-1.1 were measured using carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed to 2 and 20 ug/L, respectively, carbendazim over a 6-week period(1). Carbendazim was not bioconcentrated in perch (Perca fluviatilis) and carp exposed to food pellets containing a mixture of 13 pesticides(2). According to a classification scheme(3), these BCF values suggest bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
The Koc of carbendazim was reported as 2805 in Hungarian agricultural soil (0.68% organic carbon, 21.8% silt, 15.4% clay, 62.8% sand, pH 6.1)(1). Carbendazim Koc values were reported as 200-250 in uncharacterized soils(2), 122.3-672.7 in European soils(3-4) and 960-2700 in Vietnamese soils(5). According to a classification scheme(6), the Koc range 122.3-2805(1-5) suggests that carbendazim is expected to have high mobility in some soils with decreasing mobility as the amount of clay and organic carbon content increases; pH will have a lesser effect on mobility(5). Carbendazim had Kd values of 1-3 in surface bed sediment from the River Calder, England(7).
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
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If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.