NUFARM AGRICULTURE INC.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIED BY:
Nufarm Agriculture Inc.
5507 1st Street, SE
Calgary, AB. T2H 1H9
Phone Number: (403)-253-8471
Fax Number: (403)-253-8478
MANUFACTURED BY:
Nufarm Agriculture Inc.
5507 1st Street, SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1H9
Phone Number: (403)-253-8471
Fax Number: (403)-253-8478
Ag-Surf Liquid Spray Adjuvant
PRODUCT:
PCP NUMBER: 27921
DATE PREPARED: April 22, 2008
PREPARER: Brent R McLennan
CHEMICAL FAMILY/USE: Adjuvant
FORMULA: NA
CHEMICAL SYNONYMS: nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients Wt. % CAS NO.
Alkylphenol-ethoxylate 60-100 68412-54-4
Isobutanol 3-7 78-83-1
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause irritation to the eyes. Slightly to non-toxic orally, dermally, and by inhalation. See
below for route specific details.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE:
INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps.
SKIN CONTACT: Causes irritation. Can cause redness, inflammation on prolonged contact.
INHALATION: Harmful if inhaled. Mists may cause coughing, shortness of breath, upper respiratory tract irritation.
EYE CONTACT: Liquid is severe irritant; may cause corneal damage and conjunctivitis. Vapour is an irritant; may cause corneal
damage and photophobia (light sensitivity).
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None known.
SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: None known.
CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: Not Established. No information is available and no adverse carcinogenic effects
are anticipated.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No information is available and no adverse reproductive effects are anticipated.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: No information is available and no adverse teratogenic effects are anticipated.
GENOTOXICTY: No information is available and no adverse mutagenic effects are anticipated.
PRINCIPLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation, eye contact, skin absorption, oral ingestion.
TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: None known.
OTHER: None known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INGESTION: Unless unconscious or convulsing dilute material with 1-2 glasses of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. Take patient to nearest hospital or contact poison control centre. Take
container, label booklet or product name and Pest Control Product Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention.
SKIN: Flush skin with running water, then continue flushing with running water for 5 - 10 minutes. Start flushing while removing
contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
EYES: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 5 - 10 minutes and get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: .......................................................................42 C
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: ................................Product will burn under fire conditions. Vapours may travel a
considerable distance to a source of ignition and flask back along vapour trail.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - Upper (%):.....................10.6
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - Lower (%):.....................1.8
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: ..................................N/E
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT (Y/N):.........N/E
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: ........................N/E
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2, water fog or foam.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACTION TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: In case of spillage, absorb with inert material and
dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations. Use safety equipment and procedures appropriate to the size of the spill. Keep
unnecessary people away. Avoid runoff to natural waters and sewers.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from
children; prevent contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not store near fertilizers, foodstuffs, seed, insecticides or fungicides. Do
not contaminate irrigation ditches or domestic water supplies. If this happens notify police and local authorities.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Hazardous Ingredients TWA ACGIH TLV STEL Units
Alkylphenol-ethoxylate N/E N/E N/E NAp
Isobutanol N/E N/E N/E NAp
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local ventilation. Mechanical if used indoors on a continuous basis.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: No respiratory protection needed unless mist generated, then a NIOSH/MSHA
toxic mist mask suggested.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: PVC or rubber gloves.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: CSA approved safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Rubber boots, coveralls. Recommendations listed above indicate the type of equipment,
which will provide protection against overexposure to this product. Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control
measures, and actual exposures will dictate the need for specific protective devices at your workplace.
VENTILATION: Local ventilation. Mechanical if used indoors on a continuous basis.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
NOTE: Physical data are typical values, but may vary from sample to sample. A typical value should not be construed as a
guaranteed analysis or as a specification.
BOILING POINT:...................................................................108 C
VAPOR PRESSURE: ..............................................................10 mg Hg @ 25 C
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): ..................................................2.55 (Air = 1)
FREEZING POINT:................................................................N/E
MELTING POINT: ................................................................NAp
PHYSICAL STATE: ...............................................................Liquid
ODOUR: ...................................................................................Slight
COLOUR: ................................................................................Clear
ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm): ................................................N/E
EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate = 1): ........................N/E
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1):........................................1.03 @ 20 C
DENSITY @ 25癈: ..................................................................1.03 @ 20 C
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pH:.............................................................................................7 ?8 (5% w/w)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (20癈):........................................soluble
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: .........N/E
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides and products of incomplete
combustion.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing and reducing agents.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, open flames, sparks and static electricity.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (mg/kg): ................................................2460
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (mg/kg):..........................................NA
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (mg/l): .....................................NA
OTHER: None known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
96-HOUR LC50 (mg/L): NA (Rainbow Trout)
96-HOUR LC50 (mg/L): NA (Bluegill)
48-HOUR EC50 (mg/L): NA (Daphnia)
ORAL LD50 (mg/kg): NA (Bobwhite Quail)
DIETARY LC50 (ppm): NA (Mallard Duck)
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: NA
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of waste materials in an approved incinerator or waste treatment/disposal facility in accordance
with applicable regulations. Do not dispose of wastes in local sewer or with normal waste. For information on disposal of unused,
unwanted product, contact the manufacturer or the provincial regulatory agency. Disposal should be made in accordance with federal,
provincial and local regulations. Contact the manufacturer and the provincial regulatory agency in case of a spill, and for clean up of
spills.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CANADIAN TDG DESCRIPTION (Road & Rail): If < 450 litres, not dangerous for transport by road/rail in Canada.
If = or > 450 litres, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (ISOBUTANOL), 3, UN1993, PG III.
Contact manufacturer for updates to transport information.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS HAZARD CLASS: B3, DB2
WHMIS TRADE SECRET: Exempt. (This product is regulated under the Pest Control Products Act - WHMIS exempt.)
CANADIAN INVENTORY: This product is currently exempt from CEPA.
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS
HMIS: Not Available
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA? Hazard Ratings:
Ratings for This Product Key to Ratings
NA Health Hazard 0 Minimal
NA Flammability 1 Slight
NA Instability 2 Moderate
3 Serious
4 Severe
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISIONS:
The following has been revised since the last issue of this MSDS: Section 1 revision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Abbreviations used throughout the MSDS are: NA = Not available
NAp = Not applicable
N/E = None Established.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Company references utilized in preparation of the MSDS.
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