Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2014-1152
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: IRF174
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Chemtura Canada Co./Cie
Address: 25 Erb Street
City: Elmira
Prov / State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Postal Code: N3B 3A3
3. Select the appropriate subform(s) for the incident.
Human
4. Date registrant was first informed of the incident.
12-APR-13
5. Location of incident.
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: NEW HAMPSHIRE
6. Date incident was first observed.
10-APR-13
Product Description
7. a) Provide the active ingredient and, if available, the registration number and product name (include all tank mixes). If the product is not registered provide a submission number.
Active(s)
PMRA Registration No. 11423
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No. 400-564
Product Name: Vitaflo 280
- Active Ingredient(s)
- CARBATHIIN
- Guarantee/concentration 15.59 %
- THIRAM
- Guarantee/concentration 13.25 %
7. b) Type of formulation.
Liquid
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
Unknown
10. Site pesticide was applied to (select all that apply).
Site: Unknown / Inconnu
11. Provide any additional information regarding application (how it was applied, amount applied, the size of the area treated etc).
applied as a seed treatment
To be determined by Registrant
12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?
Unknown
Subform II: Human Incident Report (A separate form for each person affected)
1. Source of Report.
Data Subject
2. Demographic information of data subject
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown / Inconnu
3. List all symptoms, using the selections below.
System
4. How long did the symptoms last?
Unknown / Inconnu
5. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 13.
Unknown
6. a) Was the person hospitalized?
Unknown
6. b) For how long?
7. Exposure scenario
Unknown
8. How did exposure occur? (Select all that apply)
Contact with treated area
Other
9. If the exposure occured during application or re-entry, what protective clothing was worn? (select all that apply)
Unknown
10. Route(s) of exposure.
Skin
11. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
12. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms.
Unknown / Inconnu
13. Provide any additional details about the incident (eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms, type of medical treatment, results from medical tests, outcome of the incident, amount of pesticide exposed to, etc.)
Subject had ordered barley seed from Ontario to use as a mix for feed. He received seed treated with Vitaflo-280. He was exposed to the seed on his forearms not knowing it was treated. He had washed his arms but was experiencing slight irritation. He was concerned about the toxicity.
To be determined by Registrant
14. Severity classification.
Minor
15. Provide supplemental information here.
Subject was advised that Vitaflo-280 could cause skin irritation and that it was not especially toxic, and even less so with the amount on the seeds. Subject was advised to seek medical attention. Subject was told that the product contains thiram which can be absorbed through the skin. Subject was advised not to drink any alcohol as it may cause a negative reaction.