Crop Protection

Carbendazim

Technical data sheet

Trade Name:    Carbendazim technical
Common Name in accordance with ISO: Carbendazim
Number CAS: 10605-21-7
Number EC: 234-232-0
Number CIPAC: 263
Chemical Name in accordance with IUPAC: methyl benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate

Structural Formula:



Chemical Formula:
C9H9N3O2
Molecular Weight: 191,2
Appearance: Solid body in form of white to beige powder
Odor: Characteristic
Bulk density: 0,47 kg/dm3

Use: Active ingredient for fungicides production

Physical and chemical properties

- Carbendazim Content, %, min - 98,0
- DAF Content, ppm, max - 3,0
- HAF Content, ppm, max - 0,5

Fire fighting measures

- Flash point: Not applicable - product decomposes before reaching flash point
- Flammability:      Not flammable
- Explosive properties:   No hazard of explosion
- Oxidizing properties:    No oxidizing properties  

Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity:
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50: > 2000 mg/kg b.w. (rat).
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50: > 2000 mg/kg b.w. (rat)
Skin irritation (Rabbit): Not irritating
Eye irritation (Rabbit): Irritating 
Sensitisation: show sensitising properties

Ecological information

Acute Toxicity to rainbow trout LC50 (after96 h)  0,24 mg/l
Acute Toxicity to carp LC50 (after 96 h) >100 mg/l
Toxicity to Daphnia EC50 (after48 h) 0,21mg/l
Toxicity to Algae IC50 (after 72 h) 13,2 mg/l

Labeling

Substance classified to dangerous chemical substances in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC.
T                - Toxic substance
N                - Dangerous for the environment
R 46            - May cause heritable genetic damage
R 60            - May impair fertility
R 61            - May cause harm to the unborn child
R 50/53       - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause 
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
                                                                                

Packaging

Polyethylene bags inside of paper bags. Weight (netto) of product: 25 or 40 kg. Other type of packaging possible on clients request. 

Transport information

Substancje is a dangerous product in accordance with The European Agreements RID/ADR.
UN Number:  3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, I.N.O. (carbendazim)
Classe: 9
Packaging Group: III
Hazard Label: Nr 9
Hazard identification number: 90 

Storage

Keep in original container, tightly closed, in a dry and good ventilated places, in temperature not higher than 30OC, away from  food, drink and animal feeding stuffs, food containers, heaters and open fire, in places out of reach of incompetent persons, particularly children.

Stability

Warranted period of product stability is 2 years, from date of production. After that period, checking of declared parameters in accordance with quality data sheet is required. The substance can be used if all the parameters fulfills producer requirements.

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge of the product.