SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issue No: 1.3 Revision date: 10 March 2023

First print date: 10 January 2005

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:
ICA THIABENDAZOLE 500 SC
Other means of identification: Thiabendazole 500 g/ℓ
Recommended Use: Agricultural fungicide
Supplier: ICA International Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Address: 28 Planken Street
Plankenbrug Industrial
STELLENBOSCH · 7600 · SOUTH AFRICA
Telephone No: +27-21 886 9812
Fax No: +27-21 886 8209
Emergency Tel No: Griffon Poison Information Centre: +27-82 446 8946
Human Poison Helpline: +27-861 555 777

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification of product Acute Toxicity Oral – Category 5
Acute Toxicity Dermal – Category 5
Acute Aquatic Toxicity – Category 1
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity – Category 1

Label Elements
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Rev 9, 2021; Regulation EC No. 1272/2008 [EU-
GHS/CLP]
Signal word WARNING

Hazard Statements H303 – May be harmful if swallowed

H313 – May be harmful in contact with skin
H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

General Precautionary Statements P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P103: Read carefully and follow all instructions.
Prevention Precautionary Statements P264: Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response Precautionary Statements P301 + P317: IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302 + P317: IF ON SKIN: Get medical help.
P391: Collect spillage.
Storage Precautionary Statements P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal Precautionary Statements P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with national
regulations.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CONCENTRATION % CLASSIFICATION
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO:
(w/v) EC1272/2008
Aquatic Acute Category 1, H400
Thiabendazole 148-79-8 50
Aquatic Chronic Category 1, H410
Sulphurous acid 115535-44-9 < 10 Aquatic Chronic Category 3, H412
1,2-benzisothiazol-3-one 2634-33-5 <1 Skin Sensitization Category 1, H317

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There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the provider of this SDS, and in the concentrations applicable, are
classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. See section 16 for legend of additional H-statements
not mentioned in section 2.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Show this SAFETY DATA SHEET to a doctor.
INHALATION: · Remove the victim from immediate source of exposure. Move victim to
fresh air, if it can be done safely, and keep comfortable.
· If victim’s breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration.
· Administer oxygen if victim’s breathing is difficult or irregular.
· Get medical help.
SKIN: · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing, shoes, and leather goods
immediately and take a shower.
· Rinse affected areas (skin) with non-abrasive soap or mild detergent and
large amounts of running water. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse. Get medical help if irritation develops and persists.
EYES: · Rinse eyes cautiously with clean running water for at least 15 minutes,
while holding eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses after 5 minutes if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing while holding eyelids apart.
· Seek medical help if irritation continues.
INGESTION: · If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting, unless instructed to do so by
poison control center or doctor. Have person sip a glass of water if able
to swallow.
· Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
help.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: · There is no specific antidote. All treatments should be based on observed
signs and symptoms of distress in the patient.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS, ACUTE AND · No significant adverse effects expected. Effects of exposure (inhalation,
DELAYED ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Small fires: Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam. Use as little water as possible to prevent spreading.
Large fires: Water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
DO NOT get water inside containers.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: DO NOT use high volume water jet, due to contamination risk.
SPECIFIC EXTINGUISHING METHODS: Fight fire from maximum distance. For massive fires, use unmanned hose
holders or monitor nozzles. Collect contaminated extinguishing water
separately; do not allow contaminated water to reach the sewage or
effluent systems.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM COMBUSTION In case of fire, the formation of Carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide
PRODUCTS: (CO), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), and Hydrogen chloride (HCℓ), can be expected.
PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: Fire fighters should wear full protective gear including self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA). Fight fire from safe distance. Evacuate
nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire,
smoke, fumes, and vapours. Clean all clothing before reuse. Severely
contaminated clothing that cannot be adequately decontaminated must be
disposed of as hazardous waste. Shower with soap and water after contact
with chemical product.
FURTHER INFORMATION: · If possible, safely move undamaged intact containers away from the area
around the fire.
· Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.
· Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in
accordance with official regulations.
· In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

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 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not touch or walk through spilled
material. Do not inhale spray or fumes.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear personal protective clothing and equipment (see section 8).
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Keep people and animals away. Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking,
flares, sparks, or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when
handling the product must be grounded.
Use water spray to reduce vapours or divert vapour cloud drift.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: PREVENT spilled material from entering waterway and sewer systems,
basements, and confined areas. If the product contaminates rivers and
lakes or waterways immediately inform respective authorities.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT: Contain and absorb liquid spills with inert material, remove by scoop or
vacuum. Use approved industrial vacuum cleaner for removal and place in
clearly marked waste containers.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CLEANING UP: Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent
material, (e.g., sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in
container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section
13). Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
SECONDARY DISASTER PREVENTION MEASURES: NA

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: · Always store fungicides in their original containers, which include the
- Suitable Technical Measures label listing ingredients, directions for use, and first aid steps in case of
- Suitable Precautions accidental poisoning.
- Prevention of contact · Never transfer fungicides to soft drink bottles or other containers.
Children or others may mistake them for something to eat or drink.
· Wear suitable protective clothing which includes chemical-resistant
overalls, footwear, socks, dust mask, eye shields and gloves.
· Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, smoking, or using the
toilet. Wash hands, arms, and face after application. Wash gloves and
contaminated protective clothing daily before reuse.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: · Keep out of reach of unauthorized persons, children, and animals.
- Suitable Technical Measures Always store fungicides in their original containers, which include the
- Separation measures from incompatible label listing ingredients, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area out of
substances and mixtures direct sunlight.
· Segregate from foods and animal feeds.
· DO NOT reuse the container for any other purpose.
PACKAGING MATERIAL HDPE Fluorinated Containers
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Not applicable

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

ADI – Acceptable Daily Intake 0.1 mg kg-1 bw day-1
AOEL – Accepted Operator Exposure Level 0.1 mg kg-1 bw day-1
NATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARDS: None allocated
BIOLOGICAL LIMIT VALUES: None allocated
ENGENEERING CONTROLS: Containment and/or segregation is the most reliable technical protection
measure if exposure cannot be eliminated. If airborne mist/vapours are
generated use local exhaust ventilation controls. Facilities should be
equipped with an eyewash station and a safety shower. Where necessary,
seek additional occupational hygiene advice.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Respiratory Protection: Where exposure through inhalation may occur
when handling and/or when preparing the spray mixture, wear a face mask.
If the product is used in confined spaces a respirator suitable for protection
from dusts and mists of pesticides is adequate.
Hand Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof
material such as nitrile rubber. Glove thickness: 0.5 mm
Eye Protection: The use of safety goggles (full-face shield) is recommended.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing which includes
chemical-resistant overalls, footwear, socks, dust mask, eye shields and
gloves. Remove and wash contaminated protective clothing daily.

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 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
COLOUR: White
ODOUR: Slight chemical
MELTING POINT / FREEZING POINT °C: 297 °C
BOILING POINT: 100.5 – 106.3 °C
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (a.i): Not available
FLAMMABILITY: Not available
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: ICA Thiabendazole 500 SC is not considered an explosive
FLASH POINT: No flashpoint below 80 °C
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
pH (1% IN WATER): 7.0 – 9.0
KINEMATIC VISCOSITY:
Dynamic viscosity (mPa/s) Kinematic viscosity = 1661.54 mm2 /s
Kinematic viscosity =
Density (g/cm3 )
VISCOSITY: 1944 mPa/s
DENSITY / RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.170 g/mℓ
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (a.i): 132 mg/L (pH 7) 20 °C
N-OCTANOL / WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT (a.i): log Pow = 2.39 at 20 °C
VAPOUR PRESSURE: 5.30 X 10-04 mPa at 20 °C
RELATIVE VAPOUR DENSITY: Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY: Not applicable
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
HAZARDOUS REACTION: Not applicable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
(e.g. – heat, freezing, pressure, static discharge, Avoid excessive heat and freezing.
shock, or vibration)
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong acids, bases, and Oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When heated to decomposition, irritant or dangerous fumes/vapours
may be emitted. See section 5.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ANIMAL ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
ORAL: LD50 (rat) = 5000 mg a.i. /kg bw Category 5 (OECD 423)
DERMAL: LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg a.i. /kg bw Category 5 (OECD 402)
INHALATION: LC50 (4h) rat > 5.194 a.i. mg/ℓ Not Classified (OECD 403)
SKIN IRRITATION / CORROSION: Not Classified (OECD 404)
SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION / DAMAGE: Not Classified (OECD 405)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: Not Classified (OECD 406)
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: Not Classified
CARCINOGENICITY: Not Classified
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not Classified
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY – SINGLE
Not Classified
EXPOSURE:
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY – REPEATED
Not Classified
EXPOSURE:
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Not Classified

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY:
THIABENDAZOLE Birds: LD50 (oral) Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite quail)
Acute LD50 > 2250 mg/kg bw/day
LC50/LD50 > 5620 mg/kg diet

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 Chronic NOEL = 34.9 mg/kg bw/day
Fish: LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout)
Acute (96h) LC50 = 0.55 mg a.i./ℓ
Pimephales promelas (Fathead minnow)
NOEC = 0.012 mg a.i./ℓ (21-day)
Aquatic invertebrates - Daphnia Daphnia magna (Water flea)
Acute (48h) EC50 = 0.81 mg a.i./ℓ
Chronic (21-day) NOEC = 0.042 mg a.i./ℓ
Aquatic crustaceans Americamysis bahia
Acute (96h) LC50 = 0.34 mg a.i./ℓ
Algae - EC50 / NOEC Raphidocelis subcapitata
Acute (72h) EC50 = 9.0 mg a.i./ℓ
Chronic (96h) NOEC = 3.2 mg a.i./ℓ
Bees Apis mellifera
Acute contact 48-hour LD50 > 34 (µg bee-1)
Acute oral 48-hour LD50 > 4.0 (µg bee-1)
Moderately toxic to bees.
Earthworms: LC50 /NOEC Eisenia fetida
Acute (14-day) LC50 > 500 mg a.i./kg d.w. soil
Chronic NOEC = 2.1 mg a.i./kg d.w.
AQUATIC TOXICITY: Summation Method
Aquatic Acute – Category 1
Aquatic Chronic – Category 1
PERSISTENCE, DEGRADABILITY AND Thiabendazole is very persistent in the soil and slightly mobile.
MOBILITY: DT50 > 724 days
Koc = 3983
BIO-ACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: Thiabendazole: BCF = 96.5 ℓ/kg
SOIL MICRO-ORGANISMS: Carbon transformation No significant adverse/long-term effect
Nitrogen transformation No significant adverse/long-term effect

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable. Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there
is a need to dispose of the product, approach the local authorities.
TRIPLE RINSE THE EMPTY CONTAINER AS FOLLOWS: Containers must be completely emptied before being disposed of. Invert the
empty container over the spray or mixing tank and drain for at least 30 seconds until the flow has slowed down to a drip. Thereafter
rinse the empty container three times in succession with one quarter of the container volume fresh water and decant the rinsate
into the spray or mixing tank. Puncture the triple rinsed container and dispose of via an approved collector or recycler
(www.croplife.co.za). Do not bury, burn, or donate the container to any other parties that may use it as a container for food or
beverages.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN NUMBER: 3082
UN PROPER SHIPPING NAME: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID (50 % thiabendazole)
TRANSAPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES): Class 9
PACKAGING GROUP: III (low danger)
GHS TRANSPORT PICTOGRAM(S):

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Marine Pollutant: Yes – Category 1

TRANSPORT IN BULK: Not applicable, not to be transported in bulk.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USER: Not applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Conforms to South Africa Regulation for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2021.
South African Registration number L7784, Act 36 of 1947.

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SDS valid for five years from date of issue.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Legend: Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 3:
H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction
H412 – Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Key literature references and sources of data: Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993. Regulation for Hazardous Chemical
Agents, 2021. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Rev 9, 2021. UN Model Regulations
Rev. 22 (2021). EU REGULATION (EC) No. 1272/2008.

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how
to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this SDS and consider the information in the context
of how to prevent accidents in the normal workplace including in conjunction with other products.

The information was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided in good faith.
The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and for these reasons we
do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected
with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This SDS was prepared and is to be used for this product only.
First Edition Date: 10 January 2005
Issue: 1.3 – 10 March 2023 (Section 14: Transport Information updated; Section 2: Precautionary Statement update).
END of SDS

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