ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
www.astra-agri.com.sa



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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HEXAR 50EC
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
HEXAR? 50EC
Product Name:
Chemical Class: DMI: triazole
Use: Hexar 50EC is used for the Control of Powdery mildew and many fungi,
particularly Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes, e.g. Podosphaera ,
Venturia, Guignardia, Uncinula, Hemileia, and Cercospora on
vegetables, fruit trees, vines, ornamentals and other crops.
Producer: Astra Industrial Complex Co., Ltd.
P.O. Box 30447, Al-Khobar 31952
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Emergency Tel # (+966) 3 8121 406

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION INGREDIENTS

Proportions
Substance (% w/w) Chemical structure
Hexaconazole Technical 4.98
Cl OH
(50 ?? 3 g / L)
CAS No. 79983-71-4
Chemical Name: (RS)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)- C (CH2)3CH3
1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)hexan-2-ol (IUPAC) Cl CH2

N
N
Blend of anionic and nonionic Emulsifiers 9.63
N
Organic Solvents 85.39




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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects: Emergency Overview
Human
Can cause temporary mild irritation.
Eyes:
Can cause a slight irritation on more sensitive areas (face,
Skin
eyes, and mouth)
Can cause stomach irritation resulting in nausea, cramps
Ingestion:
and vomiting. Large does may cause nasal and respiratory
irritation.
Excessive Inhalation can cause nasal and respiratory
Inhalation:
irritation.
Slight toxic to fish and aquatic life.
Ecological:


4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye:
Hold eyelids open and flush with copious amounts of water for 15
minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops or persists after flushing.
Skin:
Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap
and water. Seek medical aid if at all worried.
Ingestion:
Wash out mouth with water. Induce vomiting only if medical treatment is
not readily available, and if the patient is fully conscious and also the time
since ingestion is less than one hour. Drink one or two glasses of water
and induce vomiting by touching back of throat.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical aid if at all
worried.


5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties:
>40 C
Flash point:
Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or sand.
Protective Equipment for fire-fighting:
Do not breathe fumes, wear self contained breathing apparatus.

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MSDS: 2/6
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
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Fire Fighting Instructions:
Remove all ignition sources. Use a full faced self containing breathing apparatus
along with full protective gear. Keep near by containers and equipment. Cool
with a water stream. Contain the run off if possible for proper disposal.


6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution:
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated sources. If ordinary clothing
becomes contaminated remove it immediately. When dealing with the spillage
do not eat, drink or smoke and wear personal protective clothing as detailed in
section 8.
Small Spill:
Shut of ignition sources. Stop release Dike or contain release and access to the
release area. Take actions to reduce vapour dilute with absorbent materials like
sand/saw dust. Clean spill areas of residues and absorbent.
Large spill:
Shut off ignition sources stop release dike or contain release. Isolate and control
access to the release area. Take action to reduce vapors. Collect product in to
drums and clear spellers.


7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear chemically impervious gloves such as neoprene or nitrile. Wear safety
glasses/goggles or face shield. Use mechanical ventilation should be used when
handling this product in enclosed spaces. Read and observe all precautions and
instructions on the label.
Storage:
Store in original containers, up right and closed. Store in areas that are cool, dry
and well-ventilated. Store away from seeds, fertilizers and animal feed stuffs.


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Mechanical ventilation should be used when handling this product in enclosed
spaces.
Respiratory Protection:
NIOSH approved organic vapor respirator in absence of mechanical ventilation.
Hand Protection:
Wear chemical resistant PVC or nitrile gloves.
Eye Contact:

Hexar 50EC / Fungicide
MSDS: 3/6
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
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Wear safety glasses, goggles and face shield.
Other:
Wear PVC or chemical resistant, disposable overalls and PVC boots.


9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Assay: "Hexaconazole " 50 ?? 2.5 g/L
Appearance: Clear Yellow Liquid free of visible impurities
Density: 0.9846 ?? 1.1046 Kg/L
Flash Point: >40??C
Water contents: <0.5 g/Kg
Acidity as H2SO4: <5.0 g/Kg
Solubility in Water: Forms Emulsion


10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable for two years at temperature not exceeding 35??C
Incompatibility: Strong acidic / alkaline materials
Hazardous polymerization: will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition products:
Not applicable at ambient temperature.


11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology Data:
(Technical)
Eye: Mild irritation to eyes (rabbit).
Skin: No irritation to skin (Rabbit), moderate skin sensitizer
(guinea pig).
Acute dermal LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Oral LD50: 2189 mg/kg (male rat)
Acute Oral LD50: 6071 mg/kg (female rat)
Inhalation: LC50 (4 h) >5.9 mg/l. (rat)
Carcinogenicity: Non Carcinogenic
Reproduction: No teratogenic effects
Mutagenicity: Non mutagenic. Did not cause any chromosomal
effects. Did not cause any DNA single strand
damage.


Hexar 50EC / Fungicide
MSDS: 4/6
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P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence in environment:
Slightly mobile in soil and non persistent in aquatic organisms
Toxic effects on organisms: (Technical)
Fish LC50 96 h: 5.94 mg/l (mirror carp)
3.4 mg/l (Rainbow Trout)
Daphnia LC50 (48h) 2.9 mg/l
Acute LD50 Bees: >0.1 mg/bee. (Oral and contact)
Birds:
Acute oral LD50: >4000 mg/kg (Mallard ducks)


13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Product Disposal:
Disposal of product will usually be by incineration in an appropriate licensed
commercial incinerator. Advice may be obtained from local waste regulation
authorities.
Container Disposal:
Lightly contaminated packaging may be accepted for land fill, otherwise
incineration is required.


14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN. No: UN 2903
Proper Shipping Name: Pesticide, liquid, toxic, flammable, N.O.S, flash point
??23??C
Class: 6.1
Classification Code: TF2
Packing group: III
Subsidiary Risks: 6.1 + 3
Special provisions: 61
Limited quantities: LQ19
Packaging: Packing instructions P001, IBC03, R001
Special packing provisions -
Mixed Packaging Provisions MP15
Instructions T7
UN Portable tanks Special Provisions TP2
Tank Code L4BH
ADR Tank Special Provision TU15 TE1 TE15 TE19
Vehicle for tank carriage FL
Transport Category 2

Hexar 50EC / Fungicide
MSDS: 5/6
ASTRA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CO., LTD. (ASTRACHEM)
P.O. BOX 30447, AL-KHOBAR 31952
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
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Special provision Packages -
carriage Bulk -
Loading, unloading & Handling CV13 CV28
Operation S2 S9
Hazard Identification 63


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.
Active ingredient Name: Hexaconazole
The following precautions appear in the Precautions section of label / leaflet.
Wash hands and exposed skin after use. Wash splashes from skin or eyes
immediately with plenty of water.
The following precautions appear in the ??Statutory conditions relating to use?? box
of the label / leaflet.
For use only as fungicide, and professional use only.
Wear suitable protective clothing / overall and synthetic rubber / PVC gloves and
eye protections when using.


16. OTHER INFORMATION
Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use not in accordance with the
product label instructions.




Hexar 50EC / Fungicide
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Hexaconazole