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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Trade Name FINALE
Product (Specification) Code 1044
Aventis CropScience Product Code AE F039866 00 SL11 A2
Usage Solution concentrate (water based) Desiccant. Herbicide
Appearance Clear blue / green liquid
Manufacturer/Supplier Bayer Environmental Science
Address Durkan House214-224 High Street
Waltham CrossHertfordshire
EN8 7DP
Phone Number 01992 784270
Fax Number 01992 784276
Emergency Phone Number 0800 220876 (24 hr UK)
+44 1603 242424 (24 hr Overseas)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Components in Product for EC
Component Name CAS No Conc. %w/w R Phrases Classification
1. Glufosinate-ammonium 77182-82-2 11.30 R22 Xn
2. Alkyl ether sulphate sodium salt 32612-48-9 5.00 < 25.00 R38, R41 Xi
3. 1-Methoxy-2-propanol 107-98-2 5.00 < 25.00 R10 f
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main Hazards Not classified as hazardous.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eyes In case of eye contamination, rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes
and obtain medical aid.
Skin In case of contact with skin, carefully remove contaminated clothing and
thoroughly wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical aid if at all
worried.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and
seek URGENT medical aid.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical aid if at all
worried.
Advice to Physicians SYMPTOMS OF POISONING MAY BE DELAYED FOR 24 TO 36 HOURS
AFTER INGESTION.
Thus, FOLLOWING INGESTION AND IRRESPECTIVE OF THE AMOUNT
INGESTED, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR AT
LEAST 24 HOURS AND TREATED IMMEDIATELY AS OUTLINED BELOW.
Brief Summary of Symptoms and Signs:
Local Contamination: None documented to-date.
Systemic poisoning causes tremor, hyperthermia, dyspnoea, disturbance of
consciousness, convulsions, respiratory depression, amnesia and bradycardia/
tachycardia.
Treatment:
Local Contamination:
Symptomatic after decontamination. In case of skin and eye contamination, treat
as documented above under 'First Aid Measures'.
Systemic Poisoning:
a) Respiratory, Cardiac and Central Nervous System should be monitored with
particular regard to ECG, electrolyte balance (especially for hypokalaemia) and
signs of raised intra-cranial pressure.
b) Endotracheal intubation should be done and gastric lavage performed,
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES (continued)
followed by Charcoal and Sodium Sulphate administration.
c) Dialysis or direct haemo-perfusion should be carried out to eliminate the
compound from the body.
PLEASE NOTE; It is ESSENTIAL that the above measures are carried out as
soon as possible after ingestion to be effective.
d) In the event of convulsions, administer Phenobarbital I.V or I.M. Alternatively,
administer Diazepam I.V.
e) There is no specific antidote and Atropine is contra-indicated.
e) Recovery is spontaneous, usually within 48 hours.
Further advice is available from;
Bayer Environmental Science via the emergency telephone number above or
from the nearest Poisons Unit.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media Product is not combustible. If product is involved in a fire, use waterspray, foam,
dry powder, carbon dioxide or sand.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media None.
Special Exposure Hazards May give off toxic fumes if heated to decomposition.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting Do not breathe fumes. Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Fire Fighting Guidance If possible and without risk, remove intact containers from exposure to fire.
Otherwise, spray unopened containers with water to keep cool. Whenever
possible , contain fire-fighting water by bunding area with sand or earth.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. If ordinary clothing
becomes contaminated remove it immediately. When dealing with the spillage do
not eat, drink or smoke and wear personal protective clothing as detailed in
Section 8.
Environmental Precautions Keep people and animals away. Prevent entry into drains, sewers and
watercourses. In the UK if spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform
local water company plc immediately. If spillage enters rivers or watercourses,
inform the Environment Agency (emergency telephone number 0800 807060).
Overseas, inform the appropriate authority immediately.
Spillages Contain/absorb spillage in sand/earth or in a suitable inert material. Transfer
collected material to heavy duty plastic drums and keep safe for disposal.
Note Check also for any local site procedures in force.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling No specific precautions required when handling unopened containers; follow any
relevant manual handling guidance. Refer to Section 8 if exposure to product is
possible. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating,
drinking or smoking.
Storage Store in original packs/containers in a dry secure area designated for pesticides
with access for authorised staff only. Store away from seeds, fertilizers and
animal feedstuffs.
Technical Storage Measures Protect from frost.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
1. Product None assigned.
2. 1-Methoxy-2-propanol UK EH40: OES 100ppm (375mg/m3) 8h TWA.
UK EH40: OES 300ppm (1120mg/m3) 15min STEL.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION (continued)
Engineering Control Measures Refer to any applicable COSHH assessments. Engineering controls should be
used where practicable in preference to personal protection.
Respiratory Protection None required when handling the product.
Hand Protection Wear chemical resistant PVC or nitrile gloves.
Eye Protection Wear safety goggles with unperforated side shield or goggles (conforming to BS
EN 166 or BS 2092 for older goggles).
Other Wear PVC or chemical resistant disposable overalls and PVC boots.
Other Information If feasible, decontaminate protective clothing before removal. Where
decontamination is not feasible (before or after removal) dispose of as
contaminated waste.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Liquid.
Colour Blue. Green.
Odour Faint. Pungent.
pH Range between 5.5 to 7.5.
Boiling Range/Point (deg C) Not determined.
Melting Point/Freezing Point (deg C) Not determined.
Flash Point (deg C) Exceeds 95.
Explosion Limits (%) No data.
Solubility in Water Miscible.
Vapour Pressure No data.
Density (g/ml) 1.06 at 20 癈.
Flammability Not combustible
Auto-flammability (deg C) 445
Explosive Properties None.
Oxidising Properties None.
Vapour Density (Air = 1) Not determined.
Dust Explosion Data Not applicable
Summary/Other Data A non-combustible liquid.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable at ambient conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None.
Materials to Avoid None under normal conditions of use.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation Expected to be of low inhalational toxicity.
Skin and Eye Contact Low toxicity; rat dermal LD50 4000 mg/kg. Slight and reversible irritant to rabbit
skin and eyes (labelling not indicated). Negative in a guinea pig skin sensitisation
test.
Ingestion Low toxicity; rat oral LD50 3570 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Not carcinogenic.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued)
Genotoxicity Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Not mutagenic.
Reproductive Toxicity Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Non-embryotoxic in the absence of maternal toxicity (NOEL 2.24 mg/kg).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Risk of leaching if clay content < 5 %.
Persistence/Degradability Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Soil DT50 3 to 10 days (laboratory) . Soil DT50 (field) 7 to 20 days .
Bio-accumulation Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Koc = 10 to 1230. Does not bio-accumulate in fish.
Aquatic Toxicity Product; 96 hr LC50 rainbow trout 42.3 mg/l, carp 79 mg/l, 48 hr EC50 daphnia
> 100 mg/l.
Glufosinate ammonium; 96 hr LC50 rainbow trout 710 mg/l, bluegill sunfish >
1000 mg/l, carp > 1000 mg/l, 48 hr EC50 daphnia 560 to 1000 mg/l.
Other Toxicity Data given in this section are for the active ingredient:
Low toxicity to the following species; bees
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal Disposal of product would usually be by incineration in an appropriately licensed
commercial incinerator. Small quantities may be accepted in licensed landfill
sites. Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of
the Environment Agency in the UK). In the UK disposal arrangements should be
in accordance with the Duty of Care Regulations and, where applicable, with the
Special Waste Regulations.
Container Disposal Lightly contaminated packaging may be acceptable for landfill, otherwise
incineration will be required. See above for advice.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number Not dangerous for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name Not dangerous for transport
UN Class Not dangerous for transport
UN Packaging Group Not dangerous for transport
ADR/RID - Description Not dangerous for transport
CDG(CPL) - Description Not dangerous for transport
IMDG - Proper Shipping Name Not dangerous for transport
IMDG - Ems Number None.
IMDG - MFAG Table Number None.
ICAO - Proper Shipping Name Not dangerous for transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk symbol Irritant
Hazard Classification Not classified
Designated Name Finale (contains glufosinate-ammonium 120 g/l )
R phrases 36-Irritating to eyes.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued)
S phrases 26-In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. 36/37-Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 45-In case
of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE
Precautions PROTECTIVE GLOVES, RUBBER BOOTS AND FACE PROTECTION (
FACESHIELD) when handling the concentrate.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND FACE PROTECTION (FACESHIELD) when
adjusting and maintaining equipment.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE GLOVES, RUBBER BOOTS AND FACE PROTECTION (
FACESHIELD) when applying by hand-held equipment.
WHEN USING DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE.
WASH CONCENTRATE from skin or eyes immediately.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.
KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
HARMFUL TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface
waters or ditches with chemical or used container.
KEEP LIVESTOCK OUT of treated areas until foliage of poisonous weeds such
as ragwort have died and become unpalatable.
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed in a safe place.
WASH OUT CONTAINER THOROUGHLY, empty washings into spray tank
and dispose of safely.
Note The labelling information above is that which has been approved under 'The
Control of Pesticide Regulations 1986' and may differ from that indicated by any
toxicological and/or other testing otherwise indicated in this 'Safety Data Sheet' If
you require any further clarification please contact Bayer Environmental Science
via the phone number quoted elsewhere in this 'Safety Data Sheet'.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS first issued 7 December 2000
MSDS data revised
Footnote This Safety Data Sheet was prepared in compliance with Commission Directive
93/112/EC, 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC as well as their relevant
ammendments, on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative
provisions relative to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous
substances and preparations.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and transport of the substance or
product to which it relates. It is not intended to apply to the use of the substance or product for which purposes the substance or
product label and any appropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licences, consents or
approvals complied with. The requirements or recommendations of any relevant site or working procedure, system or policy in force
or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or product should take precedence over any of the guidance contained
in this safety data sheet where there is a difference in the information given. The information provided in this safety data sheet is
accurate at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No liability will be accepted for any injury loss or
damage resulting from any failure to take account of information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
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