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Product Name: Clothianidin
Chemical Family: Neonicotinoid insecticide
Chemical Formula: C6H8ClN5O2S
CAS Number: 210880-92-5
Synonyms: Poncho, Dantan, Belay, Titan
Recommended Use: Pest control product, agricultural applications, seed treatment, soil and foliar application
Supplier Details: Commercial agri-chemical suppliers, with local contact numbers for emergency support
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (U.S.); other international hotlines as provided by supplier
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Aquatic Acute 1, Eye irritation Category 2B
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes eye irritation, very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, environment
Precautionary Statements: Avoid release to the environment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, keep out of reach of children, avoid breathing dust or spray
Possible Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Symptoms of Exposure: Nausea, headache, dizziness, skin rash, eye redness or pain
Clothianidin: 95-99%
Inert Ingredients: 1-5% (may include surfactants, carriers, stabilizers, may vary with formulation)
Impurities: Trace impurities (less than 1%) that do not contribute to overall hazard classification
Common Adjuvants: May include solvents such as xylene or aromatic hydrocarbons in some liquid products
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms develop, provide artificial respiration if breathing stops
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water, use soap and water, consult a doctor if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids apart, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical care immediately
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, call poison control or a physician for specific treatment advice, have container or label at hand
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically, no specific antidote known, monitor for respiratory and central nervous system effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, foam, avoid high-pressure water jets
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen chloride, toxic fumes
Fire Hazards: Product does not ignite easily but containers exposed to intense heat may burst
Special Procedures: Prevent runoff from entering drains, waterways, or ditches, use water spray to cool containers
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, avoid breathing dust or vapor, keep unprotected persons away
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering water sources, drains, or sewers, contain spill with absorbent material like sand or earth
Cleanup Procedures: Sweep up spilled product and place in labeled container for disposal, avoid creating dust, wash spill area with water after containment
Disposal: Handle all cleanup materials as hazardous waste, follow local and national regulations
Handling: Wear gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection, avoid skin and eye contact, do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this chemical
Storage: Store in tightly sealed, original container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, ignition sources, and incompatible materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids or bases
Specific Requirements: Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel, store away from food or animal feed, keep containers closed when not in use
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to minimize airborne exposure, ensure eyewash stations and emergency showers are accessible
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirators for dust, mist, or spray applications
Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), coveralls, boots
Eye Protection: Use safety goggles or face shield
Workplace Hygiene: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash thoroughly at end of shift or after handling product
Exposure Limits: No OSHA or ACGIH exposure limit set for Clothianidin; use good industrial hygiene
Appearance: White to light beige crystalline solid or powder
Odor: Odorless or faint chemical odor
Melting Point: 176.43°C (349.6°F)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Vapor Pressure: 2.3 x 10-10 mm Hg at 25°C
Density: 1.68 g/cm3 at 20°C
Solubility: 0.327 g/L in water at 20°C, soluble in polar solvents
pH (1% solution): 5.3-7.5
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 0.7
Flash Point: Not applicable for solid
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-ignitable under normal conditions
Explosive Properties: Not explosive
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Decomposition: May release toxic fumes (carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, sulfur oxides) if heated strongly or combusted
Polymerization: Does not polymerize
Reactivity: Not reactive with most materials under normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, direct sunlight, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers
Acute Toxicity (Oral): LD50 Rat: 5,000 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity (Dermal): LD50 Rat: >2,000 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): LC50 Rat: >2.13 mg/L (4 h aerosols)
Skin Irritation: Slight irritant (rabbit)
Eye Irritation: Mild irritant (rabbit)
Sensitization: Not a skin sensitizer in animal studies
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity in standardized lab studies
Target Organs: No target organ identified in repeat-dose studies
Other Effects: At high doses: nervous system effects in experimental animals, including unsteady gait, muscle tremors
Ecotoxicity: Highly toxic to bees (LD50 <0.0037 μg/bee), highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and some bird species
Persistence and Degradability: Persistent in soil and water, aerobic half-life up to 545 days in certain soils, hydrolyzes only slowly in water
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low to moderate (log Kow = 0.7), bioconcentration factor low in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: High mobility, leaches easily in sandy soils
Other Environmental Hazards: Risk of groundwater contamination in vulnerable areas, accumulation risk for non-target pollinators
Product Disposal: Do not pour unused product into drains, waterways, or soil, send waste to licensed hazardous chemical disposal facility
Container Disposal: Triple rinse containers, puncture and offer for recycling where allowed, landfill according to local regulation if recycling not possible
Recommended Methods: Incineration in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Precautions: Follow label and regulatory guidance, avoid contaminating water during disposal
UN Number: UN 3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (contains Clothianidin)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles)
Packing Group: III
Special Precautions: Prevent spills, use sealed and labeled packaging, consult transport regulations for country-specific requirements
Marine Pollutant: Yes
ECHA (EU): Active ingredient approval required, restrictions apply for outdoor use, review under existing Substances of Very High Concern framework
EPA (U.S.): Registered pesticide, labeled under FIFRA, subject to restrictions concerning bee health and ecosystem protection
Chemical Inventory Listings: Listed in TSCA, DSL, AICS, ENCS, KECI chemical inventories
SDS Requirements: Must be supplied with shipment, users trained on risks and handling
Worker Protection: Workers need pesticide handler training, must use PPE as required by law
Environmental Protections: Buffer zones and timing restrictions near aquatic environments may apply, see local regulation for details
