MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: January 14th, 2009
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product name
Walabi?SC Fungicide
Other names None
Product codes and 4274678 (10 L), 4269283 (60 L)
pack sizes
Chemical group Chloronitrile and anilinopyrimidine
Recommended use Fungicide for agricultural use
Formulation Suspension concentrate (SC)
Supplier Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd ABN 87 000 226 022
Address 391 - 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123, Australia
Telephone (03) 9248 6888
Facsimile (03) 9248 6800
Website www.bayercropscience.com.au
Contact Development Manager (03) 9248 6888
Emergency
Telephone Number 1800 033 111 ?Orica SH&E Shared Services
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (see Risk phrases below) ?NON DANGEROUS GOOD (road/rail)
VERY TOXIC TO FISH AND AQUATIC ORGANISMS
Hazard classification Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC)
Risk phrases R36 ?Irritating to eyes
R40 ?Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R43 ?May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Safety phrases See Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13
ADG classification See Section 14.
SUSDP classification 6 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons)
(poison schedule)
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS Number Concentration (g/L)
Chlorothalonil [1897-45-6] 375
Pyrimethanil [53112-28-0] 150
Other ingredients including dispersant and water (non hazardous) 685
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), and follow
the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data Sheet to the doctor.
Inhalation If inhaled move to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical advice immediately if symptoms
of poisoning occur.
Skin contact Carefully remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash affected areas with soap and
water. Seek medical aid if symptoms persist.
Eye contact Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water and obtain seek medical advice.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Obtain
medical advice immediately.
First Aid Facilities Ensure washing facilities, especially an eyewash station, are available.
Medical attention Symptoms
Local: Eye and mucous membrane irritation, erythema, sensitisation.
Systemic: Respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal discomfort, bloody urine.
Treatment:
Local: Treat as above under First Aid. Treat skin and mucous membranes with antihistamines
and/or corticosteroids.
Note for Physicians
Systemic: As there is no antidote, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. For large
ingestions, gastric lavage and administration of activated charcoal and sodium sulphate should
be considered. Monitor kidney and respiratory functions.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water, foam, sand, carbon dioxide.
Hazards from In a fire, formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen
combustion products oxides can be expected.
Precautions for fire Fire fighters should wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus
fighters (AS/NZS 1715/1716). Keep unnecessary people away. If it can be done safely, remove intact
containers from the fire. Otherwise spray unopened containers with water to cool. Bund area
with sand or earth to prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of extinguishing
agent and spillage safely later.
Hazchem code Not applicable
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Do not smoke, eat or drink during the clean up process.
Wear personal protective clothing and equipment as detailed in Section 8 PERSONAL PROTECTION. Keep people and
animals away. Contain spill and absorb with earth, sand, clay, or other absorbent material. Prevent spilled material from
entering drains or watercourses. Collect and store in properly labelled drums for safe disposal. Clean floor with a damp
cloth and place it in the drum. Seal drums and label ready for safe disposal. Deal with all spillages immediately. If
contamination of drains, streams, watercourses etc. is unavoidable, warn the local water authority.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Will irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause
allergic disorders. When opening the container and preparing spray, wear cotton overalls
buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or
goggles. When using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist,
a washable hat and elbow-length PVC gloves. Wash hands after use. After each day's use,
wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing.
Storage Keep out of reach of children. Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated
area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Flammability Not combustible
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure standards There are no applicable NOHSC exposure standards.
Biological limit values None allocated
Engineering controls Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use in a well-ventilated area only.
Personal Protective Eyes: Face shield or goggles
Equipment Clothing: Cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat
Gloves: Elbow-length PVC gloves
Respiratory: Respirator if inhalation of mist or aerosol is possible
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Beige to brown liquid
Odour: Almost odourless
pH: 7.8 at 22 癈 (10 g/L water)
Vapour pressure: 0.076 mPa at 25 癈 (chlorothalonil)
2.2 mPa at 25 癈 (pyrimethanil)
Vapour density: Not available
Boiling point: 100 癈
Freezing/melting
point: ?1.9 癈 (freezing temperature)
Solubility: Disperses in water
Density: 1.21 g/cm?at 20 癈
Flash Point: No flash point up to the boiling point
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10. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES continued
Flammability
(explosive) limits: Not flammable
Auto-ignition
temperature: Not available
Partition coefficient
(octanol/water): Chlorothalonil: Log Pow = 2.92 at 25 癈
Pyrimethanil: Log Pow = 2.84 at 25 癈
11. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid Excessive heat
Incompatible Oxidising agents, acids, alkalis
materials
Hazardous In a fire, formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen
decomposition oxides can be expected.
products
Hazardous reactions None known
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation Harmful if inhaled. Irritating to the respiratory tract.
Skin contact Will irritate skin. Allergic reactions in sensitive persons are possible.
Eye contact Very irritating to eyes.
Ingestion Low toxicity if swallowed, but will irritate the mouth, oesophagus and stomach lining.
TOXICITY DATA - PRODUCT
Acute:
Oral toxicity LD50 rat: > 2000 mg/kg
Dermal toxicity LD50 rat: > 4000 mg/kg
Inhalation toxicity LC50 rat (4 hour): 0.1 mg/L (chlorothalonil)
LC50 rat (4 hour): >> 1.98 mg/L (pyrimethanil)
Skin irritation Non irritant (rabbit)
Eye irritation Irritating (rabbit)
Sensitisation Sensitising (guinea pig)
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION continued
Chronic:
In animal studies chronic administration of chlorothalonil caused liver and kidney damage. NOHSC have classified
chlorothalonil in Category 3 ?Possibly carcinogenic to humans. Chlorothalonil is not mutagenic, not teratogenic and did
not produce reproductive effects in animal studies. Repeated exposure to this product may cause allergic disorders.
Pyrimethanil is not listed as a carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) or the American Conference of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Pyrimethanil was not a
reproductive toxicant and was not teratogenic in animal studies. Pyrimethanil is not mutagenic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is very toxic to fish, algae and aquatic invertebrates and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. It has a low toxicity to birds and bees. Walabi may be a hazard to adult parasitic wasps (Trichogramma
cacoeciae). DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the product or used containers.
Ecotoxicity Chlorothalonil:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) 59 g/L bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus)
LC50 (96 h) 47 g/L rainbow trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss)
Daphnia toxicity: LC50 (48 h) 70 g/L water flea (Daphnia magna)
Algal toxicity: EC50 (72 h) 5.1 g/L (Navicula pelliculosa)
EC50 (120 h) 210 g/L (Selenastrum capricornutum)
Bird toxicity: LD50 > 4640 mg/kg mallard duck
Pyrimethanil:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) 35.4 mg/L mirror carp
LC50 (96 h) 10.6 mg/L rainbow trout
Daphnia toxicity: LC50 (48 h) 2.9 mg/L water flea (Daphnia magna)
Algal toxicity: EbC50 (96 h) 1.2 mg/L algae (Selenastrum capricornutum)
Bird toxicity: LD50 > 2000 mg/kg mallard duck, bobwhite quail
Walabi:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) 0.145 mg/L rainbow trout
Daphnia toxicity: EC50 (48 h) 0.26 mg/L water flea (Daphnia magna)
Algal toxicity: IC50 (72 h) 0.88 mg/L algae (Selenastrum capricornutum)
Environmental fate, Chlorothalonil has low mobility or is immobile in soils. In aerobic and anaerobic soil studies the
persistence and DT50 was 0.3 to 28 days (20?C). Stable to hydrolysis. Degradation is faster in biotic aquatic
degradability, mobility systems.
The half life of pyrimethanil in soil: Under laboratory conditions: DT50 = 27-82 days; under
field conditions DT50 = 7-54 days. It has a low potential for leaching into groundwater or
moving to deeper soil layers. Pyrimethanil disappears rapidly from surface water and
moderately adsorbs to the sediment, from which it is further degraded. Pyrimethanil is
considered not readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
When returnable container is empty or contents no longer required return it to the point of purchase. For non-returnable
containers, triple or (preferably) pressure rinse them before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of
undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection
point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is
available, bury the containers below 500 mm 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. Dispose of waste
product via a reputable disposal contractor to an approved landfill.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number UN 3082
Proper shipping ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (contains chlorothalonil,
name pyrimethanil)
Class and Class 9
Subsidiary Risk
Packing Group Packing Group III
Hazchem code 3Z
Marine Pollutant Yes
Note for Road and According to AU01, Environmentally Hazardous Substances in packagings, IBCs or any
Rail Transport other receptacle not exceeding 500 kg or 500 L are not subject to the ADG Code
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act, 1994
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority approval number: 52561
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark Walabi?is a Registered Trademark of Bayer.
information
Preparation Replaces January 14th, 2009 edition.
information Reasons for revision: Transport information.
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely
handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the
context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user
should contact this company.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our
customers and is also available on request.
END OF MSDS
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