MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: 07.12.2007
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS
Multicrop (Aust.) Pty Ltd
PO Box 302
Bayswater
Victoria 3153, Tel : (03) 8720 2100
Fax : (03) 9720 5051
Poisons Information Centre Tel : 13 11 26
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name : MULTICROP GLYPHOSATE 360 Weed Killer 1L
Manufact Product Code : 65-001
APN Code : 9310202666661
U.N. Number : None
Dangerous Goods Class : None
Subsidiary Risk : None
Hazchem Code : None
Poisons Schedule No. : S5
Use : Non residual herbicide
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES & DESCRIPTION
Form : Aqueous solution
Colour : Clear amber viscous liquid
Odour : Slight amine odour
Melting Point : N/A
Boiling Point : >100篊 (water only)
Vapour Press kPa @25C : Not available
Specific Gravity : 1.174
Flashpoint (C) : Not flammable
Flammability Limit % : Not applicable
Solubility in Water : Soluble in water
Ingredients : Chemical CAS No. Proportion
Glyphosate 1071-83-6 36%
Surfactant ~10%
WATER 7732-18-5 Up to 100%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS :
Information on Toxicity:
Oral LD50 > 5,000mg/Kg (Rat)
Percutaneous LD50 >5,000mg/Kg (Rabbit)
: The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for glyphosate for a
Other Information
human is 0.3mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime
exposure. This is based on the NOEL of 30 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 :
Com Dept of Health and Ageing, ADI List, TGA, August 2003).
This data refers to technical grade active constituents
ACUTE EFFECTS:
Swallowed : The concentrate is of low toxicity if swallowed. Amounts
swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are
not expected to cause injury. Possible symptoms of exposure
include: nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort and
diarrhoea. Ingestion of a large quantity of the undiluted product
may result in hypotension and pulmonary oedema.
Eyes : The concentrate may cause irritation of the eyes. Prolonged
contact with the concentrate may cause damage to the eye.
Skin : The concentrated product may cause slight irritation on contact.
Prolonged contact is likely to result in irritation.
Inhaled : When applying the product as a spray avoid breathing in spray
mists. May cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory
tract.
: Insufficient data is available to allow satisfactory documentation
CHRONIC EFFECTS
of effects.
First Aid:
Swallowed : If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label or contact the
Poisons Information Centre on 131126. Make every effort to
prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful placement of the
patient. Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or
unconscious person. Give a glass of water.
Eyes : If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin : Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation
persists, seek medical advice.
Inhaled :Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered. Seek medical
attention.
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Aid Facilities : Seek advice from Poisons Information Centre in each State
capital city.
: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards : No value assigned for this specific material by the National
Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe).
Engineering Controls : Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal conditions.
No special ventilation required
Personal Protection : Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When preparing product for use
wear elbow-length gloves and face shield or goggles. When using
controlled droplet applicator, wear protective waterproof clothing
and impervious footwear. After use and before eating, drinking or
smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and
water. After each days use wash gloves, face shield or goggles
and contaminated clothing.
Flammability : The product is not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
: Store in closed, original container in a dry, well, ventilated area
Storage & Transport
out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed and do not
store with seed, fertilisers or foodstuffs. Considered non dangerous
for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail.
: Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper, placing in
Spills & Disposal
plastic bag and putting in garbage. Contain any spillage and
absorb with clay, sand, earth or inert absorbent. Scoop into
sealable container for disposal in designated land-fill in accordance
with local, State and Federal Regulations. Final clean-up with
degreasing agent or detergent is advised.
Fire/Explosion Hazard : This product or spray solutions of this product, react with
galvanised steel or unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers
and tanks, to produce hydrogen gas which may form a highly
combustible gas mixture. Breathable air apparatus may be
required if material is involved in fires especially in confined
spaces. Keep upwind.
: If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose
Extinguishing Media
extinguishing media to suit the burning material. Water, foam,
carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
: Avoid contact of the concentrate with strong alkalis and alkaline
Reactivity Data
materials such as lime. Contact may release isopropylamine
vapour with a strong fish like odour, which is an irritant to eyes.
Isopropylamine is moderately toxic, LD50 (oral, rat) is 820 mg/kg
and a TLV of 5 ppm (TWA) has been set. Corrosive to mild steel,
galvanised steel and zinc.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Harmful to fish and other aquatic organisms (mainly due to surfactant). Do not contaminate
ponds, waterways or ditches.
DISCLAIMER
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to Worksafe Australia /
NOHSC Guidelines.
All information is as accurate and up to date as possible. Since Multicrop (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this information may be used, each
user should review the information in the specific context of the intended application.
Multicrop (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. will not be responsible for damages of any nature resulting from
use of or reliance upon this information.
No expressed or implied warranties are given other that those implied mandatorily by
Federal, State or Territory Legislation.
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