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Product Name BASAGRAN?M60 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
BASAGRAN?M60 Herbicide
Product Name
0113
Product Code
Group C I Herbicide
Product Type
Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 061 362 347)
Company Name
Unit 15/16 Metroplex Avenue Murarrie
Address
Queensland 4172 Australia
1800 033 498 (24hr Australia)
Emergency Tel.
Tel: +61 7 3909 2000
Telephone/Fax
Fax: +61 7 3909 2010
Number
For the post-emergence control of certain broadleaf weeds in rice as specified
Recommended Use
in the Directions for Use table on the label.
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.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Safety Phrase(s)
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Poisons Schedule S5
Other Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Liquid
Chemical
Characterization
Name CAS Proportion
Ingredients
Bentazone 25057-89-0 400 g/L
(present as the
sodium salt)
MCPA (present as 94-74-6 60 g/L
potassium salt)
Other ingredients Balance
(considered
non-hazardous)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Ingestion
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
Eye
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre
First Aid Facilities
(Australia) on 13 11 26.
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Product Name BASAGRAN?M60 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
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,
Hazards from
oxides of nitrogen, sulfur oxides and hydrogen chloride or phosgene.
Combustion
Products
Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
Special Protective
especially in confined spaces.
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
This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
Environmental
desirable vegetation.
Precautions
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
Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible crops or plants
Other Information
such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, flowers, vines, fruit trees or other
susceptible crop plants may result from direct application or drift.
Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
No exposure standards have been set for this product or the active
National Exposure
ingredients.
Standards
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 face shield or 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.
Check State or Territory regulations that require people who use pesticides in
Requirements
their job or business to have training in the application of the materials.
Concerning Special
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
Form
Clear light red to brown liquid
Appearance
Moderate spicy odour
Odour
Soluble in water.
Solubility in Water
1.19
Specific Gravity
Not volatile
Vapour Pressure
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Product Name BASAGRAN?M60 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
Kow Log P is -0.46 @ pH7 for bentazone; -0.71 pH7 for MCPA
Octanol/Water
Partition Coefficient
Non combustible material.
Flammability
pKa is 3.3 for bentazone; 3.07 for MCPA
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
Breathing in high concentrations of vapours or aerosols of this material may
Inhalation
cause headache, nausea, dizziness and weakness.
Possible symptoms of exposure include: headache, nausea, dizziness and
Ingestion
weakness.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause irritation.
Skin
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin sensitisation.
The concentrate will cause irritation of the eyes.
Eye
Liver and kidney damage has been noted in laboratory animals that have been
Chronic Effects
fed excessive doses of bentazone.
No such effects have been observed in the absence of maternal toxicity.
Reproductive
Toxicity
Data indicates no mutagenic effects.
Mutagenicity
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 1400 - 1800 mg/kg for bentazone
LD50 (rat) 1383 mg/kg for MCPA
LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg for bentazone
Acute Toxicity -
LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for MCPA
Dermal
LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5.1 mg/l for bentazone
Acute Toxicity -
LC50 (rat) (4hr) >6.3 mg/l for MCPA
Inhalation
The product is an eye irritant.
Eye Irritation
Prolonged and repeated skin contact may result in skin sensitisation.
Skin Sensitisation
The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for bentazone for a human is 0.01
Other Information
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 10 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', December 2008).
The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for MCPA for a human is 0.01
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 1.1 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', December 2008).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the
Other Precautions
containers which have held this product.
Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Environ. Protection
Not toxic to fish.
Acute Toxicity - Fish
LC50 (96hr) for rainbow trout is >100 mg/l for bentazone
LC50 (96hr) for rainbow trout is 117 mg/l for MCPA
LC50 (48hr) for daphnia is 64 mg/l for bentazone.
Acute Toxicity -
LC50 (48hr) for daphnia is >200 mg/l for MCPA.
Daphnia
Not toxic to birds.
Acute Toxicity -
LD50 for bobwhite quail is 1140 mg/kg for bentazone
Other Organisms
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Product Name BASAGRAN?M60 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
LD50 for bobwhite quail is 377 mg/kg for MCPA
Not toxic to bees.
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?.
Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Container Disposal
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the
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
Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the
Storage and
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
S5
Poisons Schedule
CAUTION
Packaging &
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Harmful,Irritant
Hazard Category
All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory
AICS (Australia)
of Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revised 23/11/2009
Date of preparation
or last revision of
MSDS
Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 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
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