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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CONQUEST HATCHET HERBICIDE
Conquest Agrochemicals Pty Ltd Phone: (08) 9347 0500 (Business hours)
Unit 1/46 Hasler Rd Fax: (08) 9347 0551
Osborne Park, WA 6017 Emergency (24 Hours): 1800 0333 111 (Australia Wide)
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1540 Date of issue: 6th January 2009
Osborne Park, W.A. 6916
APVMA Registration No: 61863
Section 1 ?IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Conquest Hatchet Herbicide
Shipping Name: Conquest Hatchet Herbicide, Liquid, Toxic
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good
UN Number: None allocated
Active Ingredient: Triclopyr is an aryloxyalkanoic acid derivative; Picloram is a pyridinecarboxy acid derivative.
Product Type: Emulsifiable Concentrate Herbicide for control of environmental and noxious woody and herbaceous weeds as specified
in the `Direction for Use Table'.
Section 2 ?HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOHSC Classification: N/A
Hazchem Code: N/A
Risk Phrases: R22 ?Harmful if swallowed
R36/38 ?Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Phrases: S20 ?When using, do not eat or drink.
S24/25 ?Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSDP Classification S6
Emergency Overview: 1. Can cause skin and eye irritation.
2. Harmful if swallowed.
3. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
4. Keep out of reach of children.
Section 3 ?COMPOSITION
Chemical Entity CAS No. Conc, % TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Triclopyr * 55335-06-3 300 Not set Not set
Picloram ** 1918-02-1 100 10 Not set
Other non hazardous Secret To 100 Not set Not set
ingredients
* This ingredient is present as the butoxy ester (CAS 64700-56-7) at 428g/L, sufficient to give 300g/L Triclopyr.
** This ingredient is present as the hexyloxypropylamine salt at 192g/L, sufficient to give 100g/L Picloram.
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non hazardous ingredients are also possible.
Section 4 ?PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Description & colour: Clear brown liquid.
Odour: Characteristic odour
Boiling Point: No specific data. Expected to begin boiling about 220癈 at 100kPa
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Volatile Components: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100癈.
Vapour Pressure: Negligible at normal ambient temperatures.
Specific Gravity: Approx 1.12 at 20癈.
Flash Point: 82癈 (Pensky Martin closed cup)
Water Solubility: Emulsifiable.
Coeff Oil/Water distribution: Triclopyr -0.45 at pH 7 (log P octanol/water)
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Section 5 ?FIRST AID MEASURES
General Instruction: You should call `The Poisons Information Centre' (Australia Phone: 13 11 26) if you feel that you may have
been poisoned, burned or irritated by this product. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Quickly and gently, blot or brush away excess chemical. Wash gently and thoroughly with water (use non-
abrasive soap if necessary) for 20 minutes or until product is removed. Under running water, remove
contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods before reuse or discard. If irritation persists, repeat flushing
and obtain medical advice.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently blot or brush away product. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm
water, gently flowing water until the product is removed or until a few minutes after irritation has ceased, while
holding the eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the
face. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more than a few minutes.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact the Poisons Information Centre or
a Doctor.
Section 6 ?FIRE FIGHTING MEASURE
Fire and Explosion Hazard: This product is classified as a C1 combustible product. There is a slight risk of an explosion from this
product if commercial quantities are involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur
upon application of direct water stream on hot liquids. Vapours from this product are heavier than air and
may accumulate in sumps, pits and other low-lying spaces, forming potentially explosive mixtures. They
may also flash back considerable distances. Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if
inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Flammability Class: C1
Hazardous Combustion Product: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying
composition that may be toxic and/ or irritating. Take appropriate protective measures. Normal combustion
forms carbon dioxide, water vapour and may produce oxides of nitrogen. Combustion may produce toxic
compounds of chlorine. Incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide
Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product will burn. There is a moderate risk of an explosion from this product if commercial quantities
are involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water
stream on hot liquids. Vapours from this product are heavier than air and may accumulate in sumps, pits
and other low-lying spaces, forming potentially explosive mixtures. They may also flash back considerable
distances. Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled
Extinguishing Media: Preferred extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear a splash suit complete with self
contained breathing apparatus.
Section 7 ?ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Large Spill: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full protective
clothing including face mask, face shield and gauntlets. All skin areas should be covered. See under Personal
Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for
protective clothing include rubber, PVC. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand,
vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try
to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or water ways. Sweep up and shovel or collect
recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. After spills,
wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise
emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be
found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail.
Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing
before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to
laundry.
Section 8 ?HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. After work, remove
protective clothing, and wash hands before eating, smoking, drinking or using the toilet.
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Storage: Note that his product is combustible and therefore, for Storage, meets the definition of Dangerous Goods in some
states. If you store large quantities (tonnes) of such products, we suggest that you consult your state's Dangerous Goods
laws in order to clarify your obligations regarding their storage. Store packages of this product in a cool place. Store in
the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Make sure that the product does
not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid". Some liquid preparations settle or separate on
standing and may require stirring before use. Check packaging ?there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 9 ?EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
General Instructions: The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment: Respiratory
equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336
and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
Eye baths or eye wash stations and safety deluge showers should be provided near to where this product is being used.
Exposure limits: Picloram TWA (mg/m3) = 10, STEL (mg/m3) = not set.
The ADI for Triclopyr is set at 0.005mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 0.5mg/kg/day.
The ADI for Picloram is set at 0.07mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 7mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable
Daily Intake and NOEL means No Observable Effect Level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, Dec 2002.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that the work
environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles should be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect your eyes may cause
them harm. Emergency eye wash facilities are also recommended in an area close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves, clothes and preferably apron. Make sure that all skin areas are
covered. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: Rubber, PVC.
Respiratory: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian
Standard mentioned above.
Section 10 ?STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any doubts,
contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: None known. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Hydrogen chloride gas, other
compounds of chlorine. Water. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness,
confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to undergo polymerisation processes.
Section 11 ?TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity: The oral LD50 of Triclopyr in rats ranges from 630 to 729 mg/kg, and is over 2000 mg/kg for various amine and ester
formulated products. The dermal LD50 for the technical material in rabbits is greater than 2000 mg/kg, and greater than
4000 mg/kg for the formulations. Inhalation of Triclopyr did not affect rats, but inhalation of some of the formulations did
cause nasal irritation. These data indicate Triclopyr is harmful.
Chronic Toxicity: Rats fed diets containing between 3 and 30 mg/kg/day of Triclopyr experienced no ill effects. Male rats fed much higher
doses (100 mg/kg/day) had decreased liver and body weight and increased kidney weight. Male mice also showed
reduced liver weight but at 60 mg/kg/day. Monkeys fed smaller doses of Triclopyr (20 mg/kg/day) showed no adverse
effects.
Reproductive effects: Triclopyr fed to rabbits on days 6 to 18 of gestation at doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg/day produced no effects on
maternal body weight, litter size, or foetal body weight. A three generation study of rats at doses of 3, 10 and 30
mg/kg.day for an 8 to 10 week period prior to breeding of each generation showed no impact of Triclopyr on fertility
rates. Triclopyr does not appear to cause reproductive toxicity.
Teratogenic effects: Pregnant rats given moderate to high doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg/day on days 6 to 15 of gestation had offspring
with mild foetotoxicity, but no birth defects. There were no teratogenic effects in rabbits treated on days 6 to 18 of
gestation at dose rates of 10 and 25 mg/kg/day. These data suggest that Triclopyr is not teratogenic.
Mutagenic effects: Triclopyr is nonmutagenic in bacterial and cytogenetic assay systems. A mutagenicity study using rats was weakly
positive, but a negative result was found in mice, the more sensitive species. Based on these data, Triclopyr is unlikely
to be mutagenic.
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Carcinogenic effects: Rats and mice fed oral doses of Triclopyr at 3 to 30 mg/kg/day for 2 years showed no carcinogenic response. Even
though the mice did have a high incidence of lymph cancer, this incidence were apparently characteristic of the particular
strain of mice and did not represent a dose related effect. Based on these data, Triclopyr is unlikely to be carcinogenic.
Organ Toxicity: Organs affected by exposure to Triclopyr include the kidneys and liver. Fate in humans and animals: Data from animal
studies indicate that Triclopyr is rapidly eliminated via the urine as the unchanged parent compound. At higher oral
doses, some Triclopyr may be eliminated through the faeces as the absorption capacity of the intestine is exceeded.
Reported half lives for elimination of Triclopyr from mammals are 14 hours (dog) and <24 hours (monkeys). A human
elimination half life of approximately 5 hours has been suggested.
Picloram is of lower toxicity than Triclopyr.
Section 12 ?POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating,
although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no
hazards in normal use. However product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening
of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has
ceased.
Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes
and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief,
symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. Lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause
permanent damage.
Ingestion: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. This
product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term.
Carcinogen Status:
NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: Picloram is Class 3 ?unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
Section 13 ?ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Effects on birds: Triclopyr is slightly to practically non-toxic to birds. The LD50 of the parent compound in the mallard duck is
1698 mg/kg, while the formulated compounds are of lower toxicity. The LC50 in bobwhite quail and Japanese
quail fed Triclopyr for 8 days are 2935 ppm and 3278 ppm, respectively.
Effects on aquatic organisms: The parent compound and amine salt are practically non-toxic to fish. Triclopyr has a LC50 (96 hour) of 117
mg/L in rainbow trout and 148 mg/L in bluegill sunfish. It is practically non-toxic to the aquatic invertebrate
Daphnia magna, with a reported LC50 for the amine salt of 1170 mg/L. The ester formulation has reported 96
hour LC50 values of 0.74 mg/L and 0.87 mg/L in the rainbow trout and bluegill sunfish respectively. The
compound has little if any potential to accumulate in aquatic organisms. The bioconcentration factor for Triclopyr
in whole bluegill sunfish is only 1.08.
Effects on other organisms: The compound is non-toxic to bees.
Environmental Fate: Breakdown in soil and groundwater: In natural soil and in aquatic environments, the ester and amine salt
formulations rapidly convert to the acid, which in turn is neutralised to a relatively non-toxic salt. It is effectively
degraded by soil micro organisms and has a moderate persistence in soil environments. The half life in soil
ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending on soil type and environmental conditions, with an average of about 46
days. The half life of one of the breakdown products (trichloropyridinol) in 15 soils ranged from 8 to 279 days,
with 12 of the tested soils having half lives of less than 90 days. Longer half lives may occur in cold or arid
conditions. Triclopyr is not strongly absorbed to soil particles and has the potential to be mobile.
Breakdown in Water: Triclopyr is not readily hydrolysed at pH 5 to 9. Hydrolysis of the ester and the amine salt occurs rapidly and
results in formation of Triclopyr. Reported half lives in water are 2.8 to 14.1 hours, depending on season and
depth of water. The ester formulation half life is from 12.5 to 83.4 hours. In water, the most important breakdown
process is photolysis. Breakdown in vegetation: Triclopyr is readily translocated throughout a plant after being
taken up by either roots or the foliage. Cowberries contained residues of 2.4 ppm at 6 days, 0.7 to 1.1 ppm at 30
to 36 days, and 0.2 to 0.3 ppm at 92 to 98 days after application. The estimated half life in above ground drying
foliage as in a forest over story is 2 to 3 months.
Picloram is rapidly photodegraded on soil and in clear, moving water.
Section 15 ?REGULATORY INFORMATION
APVMA Approval: Conquest Hatchet Herbicide is a registered herbicide under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code
Act 1994. APVMA Approval Number: 61863.
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Section 16 ?DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Disposal: Instructions concerning the disposal of this product and its containers are given on the product label. These
should be carefully followed.
Section 17 ?TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. Special transport conditions are necessary only if required
by other regulations.
Section 18 ?OTHER INFORMATION
General Information: This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms: ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Number Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency
services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
Comments: 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 MUST REVIEW THIS MSDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN
THE WORKPLACE. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN
APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE
CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR
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TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please read all labels carefully before using product. This MSDS is prepared in accord with the NOHSC
document "National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets" 2nd Edition
[NOHSC:2011(2003)]
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