Important information.Please be aware of the dangers of spraying pesticides in an area ripe for fire.
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Section 5:Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Evacuate residents who are downwind of fire.Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of water sources. Dispose of fire control water later. Persons who may have been exposed to contaminated smoke should be immediately examined by a physician and checked for symptoms of poisoning. The symptoms should not be mistaken for heat exhaustion or smoke inhalation
SEVIN BRAND 4F Carbaryl Insecticide Material Safety Data Sheet
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International Labor Organization
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
CARBARYL IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE CRYSTALS OR SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc01/icsc0121.pdf.
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Specific Human Health Hazards: Firefighters and Manufacturers
Carbaryl spray poses dangers to firefighters and others near burning trees which have been sprayed with carbaryl, according to International Programme On Chemical Safety (IPCS), EPA, WSA. If a previously-sprayed Lodgepole Pine burns, the fumes from carbaryl decomposition products are highly toxic.,2 Fire decomposition products from carbaryl products may form toxic and corrosive mixtures.1,2
IPCS warns that if carbaryl is involved in a major fire or in a fire involving other products, advise the fire service that protective clothing and breathing apparatus should be worn, because toxic decomposition products, such as nitrogen oxides, methylamine, and carbon monoxide may be formed.3
Data References
1 Environmental Protection Agency Report 2003a
2 Material Safety Data Sheet for Carbaryl
3 IPCS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ON CHEMICAL SAFETY Health and Safety Guide No.78
4. ILO-CIS International Occuparional Safety and Health Information Center
Carbaryl Physical State
Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE CRYSTALS OR SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.
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http://www.greenbook.net/docs/MSDS/M4772.PDF
Sevin Brand 4F Carbaryl Insecticide
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: > 93degrees C/ > 199 degrees Fahrenheit
Lower Flammable Limit: Data
Upper Flammable Limit: No Data
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Product will burn under fire conditions.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Instructions:
Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Evacuate residents who are downwind of fire. Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of water sources. Dispose of fire control water later. Persons who may have been exposed to contaminated smoke should be immediately examined by a physician and checked for symptoms of poisoning. The symptoms should not be mistaken for heat exhaustion or smoke inhalation.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Environmental and Regulatory Reporting: Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Prevent material from entering public sewer system or any waterway. Spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to state and/or local agencies.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue date: July 2004
Hazardous according to criteria of WSA
Carbaryl Liquid Insecticide
http://www.kendon.com.au/Catalogue/MSDS/horticultural/CarbarylLiquidInsecticide.htm
(note: the following information refers to liquid carbaryl, as opposed to dry chemical applications)
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES |
Fire/Explosion Hazard
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapours from this product may travel or be moved by air currents and be ignited by pilot lights, other flames, smoking, sparks, heaters, electrical equipment, static discharge or other ignition sources at locations distant from the point of handling.
Flammability
Fire or heat will produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases.
Runoff may pollute waterways, drains or sewers.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Emits acrid smoke and fumes when heated to decomposition.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong alkalis, acids, nitrates and oxidizing agents.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
This substance may cause long term adverse effects in the environment
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IPCS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ON CHEMICAL SAFETY
International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS)
Health and Safety Guide No. 78
CARBARYL
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDE
4.2 Explosion and fire hazards
If carbaryl is involved in a major fire or in a fire involving other products,toxic decomposition products, such as nitrogen oxides, methylamine, and carbon monoxide may be formed. Carbaryl in organic solvents may be highly flammable.
Fire & Explosion Hazard
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic and corrosive mixtures.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Nitrogen, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen.
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Fire hazards
I. http://training.itcilo.it/actrav_cdrom2/en/osh/ic/63252.htm
a. see this information in above link:
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.
Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The hot liquid may cause severe skin burns. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system , resulting in convulsions, respiratory failure. Cholinesterase inhibitor. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Cholinesterase inhibitor; cumulative effect is possible: see acute hazards/symptoms.
