ROHM AND HAAS CO. -- DITHANE,M-45 FUNGICIDE  -- 6840-00-960-7244
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DITHANE,M-45 FUNGICIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-960-7244
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ROHM AND HAAS CO.
Emergency Phone Num:215-592-3000
CAGE:77902
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ROHM AND HAAS CO
Address:100 INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19106-2399
Country:US
Phone:215-592-2521/215-592-3000
CAGE:77902

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MANEB  (SARA III)
CAS:12427-38-2
RTECS #:OP0700000

Ingred Name:ZINC,(ETHYLENEBIS(DITHIOCARBAMATE)) (SEE SUPP DATA)
RTECS #:ZH3325900

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE THIOUREA  (SARA III)
CAS:96-45-7
RTECS #:NI9625000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:INERT INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: 19%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE CONT:INFLAM OF RETINA.SKIN:IRRIT.
    INHALATION:CAN CAUSE PROGRESSIVE POISONING.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.EYE CONT:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN.
    CONSULT A DR.SKIN:WASH AREA WITH SOAP & WATER.INGESTION:INDUCE
    VOMITING IMMEDIATELY. CALL A DR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:280F/137C (TOC)
Extinguishing Media:CO2,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP,WATER SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE GASES ARE EVOLVED
    WHEN MATERIAL IS HEATED ABOVE 176F/80C.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL
    OR REWORK.KEEP DUSTING TO A MINIMUM.FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREA WITH A
    LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER TO A CHEMICAL OR SANITARY SEWER.CONTAINING A
    SETTLING PIT. KEEP SO LIDS OUT OF MUNICIPAL SEWER OR OPEN BODIES
    WATER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT TEMPS BELOW 100F.KEEP AWAY
    FROM FIRES,SPARKS & HOT SURFACES.STORE INSIDE A
    COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTED AREA.KEEP CONT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WORKERS SHOULD TAKE A SHOWER AT THE END OF EACH
    SHIFT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN
Ventilation:MECHANICAL LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FACILITY,EMERGENCY SHOWER,CLEAN
    OUTER CLOTH DAILY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MAGANESE & ZINC COMPLEX-EBDC,A COORDINATION PRODUCT,COMPRISE 80% OF
    PRODUCT BY WEIGHT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-YELLOW POWDER;SLIGHT SULFUR ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<3

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS,ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY,AVOID EXCESS HEAT AND IGNITION
    SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF
    CARBON,NITROGEN,SULFUR,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,CARB DISUF

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:IF PRACTICAL,LARGE AMOUNTS SHOULD BE RECOVERED
    FOR USE,OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF IN A SECURE LANDFILL.SMALL AMOUNTS MAY
    BE LANDFILLED ACCORDING TO LOCAL,STATE & FEDRAL REGS.RINSE EMPTY
    CONTAINERS WITH WATE R DIRECT WASH TO A SANITARY OR CHEM SEWER.

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