Material Safety Data Sheet CS: 1.4.21
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Product Name DIURON Flowable Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
DIURON Flowable Liquid Herbicide
Product Name
0310
Product Code
Group C Herbicide
Product Type
NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Company Name
103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Address
Victoria 3026 Australia
1800 033 498 (24hr Australia)
Emergency Tel.
Tel: +61 3 9282-1000
Telephone/Fax
Fax: +61 3 9282-1001
Number
For the control of weeds in certain crops, as per the Directions for Use table
Recommended Use
on the label.
Name Product Code
Other Names
Flowable Diuron Liquid Herbicide 0310
This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
Other Information
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do
not apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for
application. Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be
much less severe.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as hazardous
Hazard
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
Classification
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods
Code.
Classified as hazardous
Risk Phrase(s)
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Safety Phrase(s)
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
Poisons Schedule S5
Other Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Liquid
Chemical
Characterization
Name CAS Proportion
Ingredients
Diuron 330-54-1 500 g/l
Water 30-60 %
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 52 g/L
Dispersants 10-30 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Over-exposure by inhalation is improbable. Check for other causes of observed
Inhalation
symptoms and seek medical advice.
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show
Ingestion
this container or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Aust). Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful
placement of the patient.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
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Product Name DIURON Flowable Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
Eye
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
Treat symptomatically.
Advice to Doctor
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media
Suitable
to suit the burning material.
Extinguishing Media
If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit oxides of carbon and
Hazards from
nitrogen, cyanides, phosgene and hydrogen chloride.
Combustion
Products
Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which diuron
Special Protective
is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water
Specific Hazards
the product is combustible.
Emergency Action in If exposed to fire, keep container cool by spraying with water.
case of Fire
STOP FIRE WATER FROM ENTERING DRAINS OR WATER BODIES.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such
Spills & Disposal
as vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Personal Protection
If product has dried out and the possibility of dust generation exists, wear a
suitable respirator.
If large liquid spills occur, attempt to recover as much spilt material from
Clean-up Methods -
sumps and bunded areas before absorbing remaining material into vermiculite or
Large Spillages
other absorbent.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Conditions for Safe
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Storage
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
Other Information
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Name TWA
National Exposure STEL
Standards
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm Footnote
Diuron 10
Ethylene glycol 120 60
Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Engineering
Controls
When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
Personal Protective
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat,
Equipment
elbow-length PVC gloves and goggles.
After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
Hygiene Measures
thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
Form
Pale green liquid
Appearance
~100癈 (for water)
Boiling Point
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Product Name DIURON Flowable Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
Disperses in water.
Solubility in Water
1.160
Specific Gravity
1.1 x 10-3 mPa @ 25癈 for diuron
Vapour Pressure
~40% (water)
Volatile Component
Kow Log P is 2.85 for diuron
Octanol/Water
Partition Coefficient
Non combustible material.
Flammability
Other Information
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Hazardous
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS
Toxicology
are followed.
Information
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
Inhalation
Low toxicity.
Ingestion
However, swallowing large amounts of concentrate may cause nausea and
vomiting.
The concentrated product may cause slight irritation on contact.
Skin
May irritate the eyes.
Eye
Evidence from animal studies indicate that repeated or prolonged exposure to
Chronic Effects
diuron can result in blood disorders.
No such effects have been observed in the absence of maternal toxicity.
Reproductive
Toxicity
The weight of evidence indicates that diuron does not present a mutagenic
Mutagenicity
risk.
Diuron has been assessed in animals and some data exists that diuron is a
Carcinogenicity
substance which causes some concern for humans owing to possible carcinogenic
effects from long term exposure, but in respect of which the available
information is not adequate for making a satisfactory assessment.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) >3000 mg/kg for diuron
LD50 (rabbit) >2000 mg/kg for diuron
Acute Toxicity -
Dermal
LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5 mg/l for diuron
Acute Toxicity -
Inhalation
Mild eye irritant.
Eye Irritation
Mild skin irritant.
Skin Irritation
Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Skin Sensitisation
The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for diuron for a human is 0.007
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mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 0.7 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long
term exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive
species. (Ref: Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing Office of Chemical Safety,
'ADI List', September 2007).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Average field half life of diuron is 90 - 180 days.
Persistence /
Degradability
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Product Name DIURON Flowable Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
The product is a marine pollutant for sea transport.
Known Harmful
Effects on the
Environment
Spray drift should be avoided, read the label for more information.
Environ. Protection
Do NOT apply, drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other
plants, or on an area where their roots extend, or in locations where the
chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.
The following is data for the active ingredient, diuron.
Acute Toxicity - Fish
LC50 (96hr) for rainbow trout is 5.6 mg/l.
LC50 (96hr) for bluegill sunfish is 5.9 mg/l.
LC50 (48hr) for daphnia is 12 mg/l for diuron.
Acute Toxicity -
Daphnia
EC50 (120hr) for Selanastrum capricornutum is 0.022 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity -
Algae
Not toxic to bees.
Acute Toxicity -
Not toxic to birds.
Other Organisms
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Product Disposal
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a
need to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemClear?.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the
Container Disposal
container for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and
dispose of in landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMUSTER symbol,
triple rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container
for collection in the program.
If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or
designated collection point.
If not recycling, puncture or shred and bury containers in local authority
landfill.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm 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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as Dangerous Goods, according to the Australian Code for the
Transport
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Information
Exempt from classification as a Dangerous Good in packs less than 3,000 kg or
Storage and
L as per ADG7, SP no. AU01.
Transport
For bulk shipments as Class 9, use UN 3082, HazChem code 2Z.
3082
UN Number (Sea
Transport)
Class 9
IMO Class/Packing
Group
Marine Pollutant
IMO Marine
Pollutant
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
IMO Proper
(contains diuron)
Shipping Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
S5
Poisons Schedule
CAUTION
Packaging &
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Harmful
Hazard Category
All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory
AICS (Australia)
of Chemical Substances.
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Product Name DIURON Flowable Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revised 19/11/2009
Date of preparation
or last revision of
MSDS
Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: +61 3 9282 1000
Contact
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Person/Point
The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
Revisions
HazChem code changed to 2Z for sea transport.
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