MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: November 26th, 2009
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product name
Baycor?300 Fungicide Spray
Other names None
Product code and 4954032 (1 L)
pack size
Chemical group Triazole
Recommended use Agricultural fungicide
Formulation Emulsifiable concentrate
Supplier Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd ABN 87 000 226 022
Address 391 - 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123, Australia
Telephone (03) 9248 6888
Facsimile (03) 9248 6800
Website www.bayercropscience.com.au
Contact Development Manager (03) 9248 6888
Emergency
telephone number 1800 033 111 ?Orica SH&E Shared Services
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (see Risk phrases below) ?NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
Toxic to aquatic organisms
Hazard classification Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC)
Risk phrases R23 ?Toxic by inhalation.
R38 ?Irritating to skin.
R41 ?Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety phrases See Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13
ADG classification See Section 14.
SUSDP classification Schedule 6 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons)
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS Number Concentration (g/L)
Bitertanol [55179-31-2] 300
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone [872-50-4] 539
Other ingredients (non-hazardous) --- 241
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), and follow
the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data Sheet to the doctor.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. Seek urgent medical attention as
above.
Skin contact Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek
medical advice if at all worried.
Eye contact Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyes open. Obtain
urgent medical attention, preferably from an eye specialist.
Ingestion Obtain immediate medical advice as above. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse
mouth and give a glass of water.
First aid facilities Provide eyewash and safety shower in the workplace.
Medical attention Bitertanol is a fungicide of low toxicity. There are no specific symptoms of overexposure to
bitertanol. The emulsifier is toxic by inhalation. Ingestion of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone causes
gastric disturbances such as nausea and vomiting.
Therapeutic measures: Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.
There is no known antidote.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder, sand
Hazards from In a fire, formation of hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides can be
combustion products expected.
Precautions for fire Combustible liquid. N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone vapours are heavier than air. Fire fighters should
fighters wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus (AS/NZS 1715/1716).
Keep unnecessary people away. If it can be done safely, remove intact containers from the
fire. Otherwise, use water spray to cool them. Bund area with sand or earth to prevent
contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of fire control water or other extinguishing
agent and spillage safely later. Do not release contaminated water into the environment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with the spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Extinguish or remove any ignition sources. When
dealing with spills do not eat, drink or smoke and wear protective clothing and equipment as described in Section 8 -
PERSONAL PROTECTION. Prevent spilled material from entering drains or watercourses. Contain spill and absorb with
earth, sand, clay, or other absorbent material. Collect and store in properly labelled, sealed drums for safe disposal.
Clean floor and all contaminated objects with damp cloth. Place used cleaning materials into the drum for disposal. Deal
with all spillages immediately. If contamination of drains, streams, watercourses, etc. is unavoidable, warn the local water
authority.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep out of reach of children. Toxic if inhaled. Will damage eyes. Will irritate the nose, throat
Handling
and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do NOT inhale vapour or spray mist. When using
the product wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable hat, elbow-length
butyl rubber gloves, face shield and goggles. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with
water. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. After use and before
eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After
each day's use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a well-ventilated area, as cool as possible. Do not store
for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Flammability Combustible liquid Class C1 ?flash point between 61 and 150?C
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure standards The NOHSC Exposure standard (TWA) for N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is 309 mg/m3 with a skin
notation.
Definitions:
Exposure standard ?time weighted average (TWA) ?the average airborne concentration of a
particular substance when calculated over a normal eight-hour working day, for a five-day
working week.
Skin notation ?Absorption through the skin may be a significant source of exposure.
Engineering controls Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use in a well-ventilated area only.
Personal protective Wear face shield or safety goggles.
equipment Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat.
Wear elbow-length butyl rubber gloves.
Wear an AS/NZS 1715/1716 approved respirator suitable for organic vapour/mist if
exposure to vapours or mists is possible.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear brown clear liquid
Odour: Aromatic ?chemical
pH: 3.0 to 8.0 (1% in water)
Vapour pressure: 5 hPa at 20?C
Vapour density: 3.4 (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)
Boiling point: 150 篊
Freezing/melting
point: Not available
Solubility: Emulsifies in water
Specific gravity: 1.08 at 20?C
Flash point: > 92?C
Flammability
(explosive) limits: Lower: 1.3 vol. %; upper 9.5 vol. % (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)
Auto-ignition
temperature: 290 癈
Partition coefficient
(octanol/water): Bitertanol: Log Pow = 4.1 (20 癈)
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone: Log Pow = - 0.46
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid Avoid sources of ignition and excessive heat.
Incompatible Incompatible with oxidising and reducing agents, acids and bases.
materials
Hazardous Formation of hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides may be generated
decomposition under extreme heat conditions or in a fire.
products
Hazardous reactions May produce an exothermic reaction with strong acids or alkalis.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Will irritate mucous membranes.
Skin contact Will irritate skin.
Eye contact Will damage eyes.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA ?PRODUCT
Acute:
Oral toxicity LD50 rat: > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal toxicity LD50 rat: > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation toxicity LC50 rat: > 0.96 mg/L (4 h) (aerosol) ?highest attainable concentration
Skin irritation Slightly irritating (rabbit)
Eye irritation Risk of serious damage to eyes (rabbit)
Sensitisation Not sensitising (guinea pig)
Chronic:
Animal studies with bitertanol have shown that it is not carcinogenic, not teratogenic and does not cause adverse
reproductive effects.
In animal studies, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone showed a developmental toxic effect in high doses which were maternally toxic.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. It has a low toxicity to
bees and earthworms. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the product or used containers.
Ecotoxicity Baycor 300:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h): 8.31 mg/L rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Algae toxicity: EC50 (72 h): 5.75 mg/L green alga (Desmodesmus subspicatus)
Bitertanol:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h): 2.14 mg/L rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
LC50 (96 h): 3.54 mg/L bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus)
Daphnia toxicity: LC50 (48 h): 1.8 ?7 mg/L (Daphnia magna)
Algae toxicity: ErC50 (72 h): 6.52 mg/L green algae (Desmodesmus subspicatus)
Bird toxicity: LD50: 776 mg/kg bobwhite quail
LD50: > 2000 mg/kg mallard duck
Environmental fate, In a water sediment study bitertanol was inherently degradable: < 70% in 28 days.
persistence and Degradation in soil is rapid. Mobility in soil is low. The bioconcentration factor (BCF) for
degradability, bitertanol is 160.
mobility N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Rinse container before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. Dispose of at a
local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the container below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and
set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not
be burnt. Dispose of waste product through a reputable waste contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number UN 3082
Proper shipping ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (contains bitertanol)
name
Class and Class 9
Subsidiary Risk
Packing Group Packing Group III
Hazchem code 3Z
Marine Pollutant Yes
Note for Road and According to AU01, Environmentally Hazardous Substances in packagings, IBCs or any
Rail Transport other receptacle not exceeding 500 kg or 500 L are not subject to the ADG Code
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority approval number: 30381
See also Section 2.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark Baycor?is a Registered Trademark of Bayer.
information
Preparation Replaces October 6th, 2008 edition.
information Reasons for update: Transport information.
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely
handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the
context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user
should contact this company.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our
customers and is also available on request.
END OF MSDS
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