Imidacloprid

MSDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifiers
Product name: Imidacloprid
: Fluka
REACH No.: A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance
or its uses are exempted from registration, the annual tonnage does not
require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later
registration deadline.
CAS-No.: 138261-41-3

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn HarmfulR22
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram
Signal wordWarning
Hazard statement(s)
Harmful if swallowed.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
Avoid release to the environment.
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Supplemental Hazardnone
Statements
Other hazards - none
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substances
Formula: C9H10ClN5O2
Molecular Weight: 255,66 g/mol
CAS-No.: 138261-41-3
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
ComponentClassificationConcentration
Imidacloprid
CAS-No.138261-41-3Acute Tox. 4; Aquatic Acute 1; 5.323 mg/m3
LD50 Dermal - rat - > 5.000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: NJ0560000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12: Ecological information

Toxicity
no data available
Toxicity to fishLC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 211 mg/l - 96 h
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14: Transport information

UN number
ADR/RID: 3077IMDG: 3077IATA: 3077
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Imidacloprid)
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Imidacloprid)
IATA:Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Imidacloprid)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9IMDG: 9IATA: 9
Packaging group
ADR/RID: IIIIMDG: IIIIATA: III
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yesIMDG Marine pollutant: yesIATA: yes
Special precautions for user
Further information
EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination
packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
Chemical Safety Assessment
Further information
only.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge
and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any

SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
RTECS NUMBER :
NJ0560000
CHEMICAL NAME :
2-Imidazolidinimine, 1-((6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl)-N-nitro-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
138261-41-3
LAST UPDATED :
199806
DATA ITEMS CITED :
5
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C9-H10-Cl-N5-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
255.69
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
410 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AGJAEP Agrochemcicals Japan. (Japan Plant Protection Association, 1-43-11, Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170, Japan) No.62- 1993- Volume(issue)/page/year: (63),15,1993
TYPE OF TEST :
LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
>5323 mg/m3
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AGJAEP Agrochemcicals Japan. (Japan Plant Protection Association, 1-43-11, Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170, Japan) No.62- 1993- Volume(issue)/page/year: (63),15,1993
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
>5 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AGJAEP Agrochemcicals Japan. (Japan Plant Protection Association, 1-43-11, Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170, Japan) No.62- 1993- Volume(issue)/page/year: (63),15,1993
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
98 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
NNGADV Nippon Noyaku Gakkaishi. Journal of the Pesticide Science Society of Japan. (Nippon Noyaku Gakkai, 1-43-11, Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170, Japan) V.1- 1976- Volume(issue)/page/year: 19,S209,1994 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
4550 mg/kg/13W-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - food intake (animal) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
REFERENCE :
TOXID9 Toxicologist. (Soc. of Toxicology, Inc., 475 Wolf Ledge Parkway, Akron, OH 44311) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 36(1,pt2),64,1997
Safety Information
[ Symbol ]: GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
[ Signal Word ]: Danger
[ Hazard Statements ]: H225-H302-H312-H319-H332
[ Precautionary Statements ]: P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
[ Personal Protective Equipment ]: Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
[ Hazard Codes ]: N: Dangerous for the environment;Xn: Harmful;F: Flammable;
[ Risk Phrases ]: R11
[ Safety Phrases ]: 26-36-22
[ RIDADR ]: UN 2588
[ RTECS ]: NJ0560000
[ Packaging Group ]: III
[ Hazard Class ]: 6.1(b)
[ HS Code ]: 2933399026
Customs
[ HS Code ]: 2933399026
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Synonyms
1-((6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3-nitroimidazolidin-2-imine
MFCD01721131
EINECS 200-835-2
Imidacloprid
1-((6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl)-N-nitro-imidazolidinimine