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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FURADAN® LFR INSECTICIDE / NEMATICIDE
MSDS Ref. No.: 1563-66-2-26
Date Approved: 10/26/2005
Revision No.: 9
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the EC directive, 2001/58/EC and other regulatory requirements. The
information contained herein is for the concentrate as packaged, unless otherwise noted.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
FURADAN® LFR INSECTICIDE / NEMATICIDE
PRODUCT CODE:
2837
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):
Carbofuran
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
Carbamate Pesticide
MOLECULAR FORMULA:
(carbofuran)
SYNONYMS:
FMC 10242; 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl
methylcarbamate; IUPAC: 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl
methylcarbamate
MANUFACTURER
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 299 6000 (General Information)
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(800) 331-3148 (FMC - U.S.A. & Canada)
(716) 735-3765 (FMC - Reverse charges)
For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A. & Canada)
(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC - All Other Countries)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
• Creamy off-white liquid suspension with a mildly phenolic odor.
• Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures.
• Degrades at temperatures above 130°C (266°F).
• Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
• For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
• Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and water courses.
• Highly toxic if swallowed, and could be highly toxic if absorbed through the mucous membranes of the
eyes.
FURADAN® LFR INSECTICIDE / NEMATICIDE (1563-66-2-26)
Date: 10/26/2005
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It is expected to be highly toxic by inhalation.
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