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Product Name Trooper 242 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Trooper 242 Herbicide
Product Name
0578
Product Code
Group I Herbicide
Product Type
NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Company Name
103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Address
Victoria 3026 Australia
1800 033 498 (24hr Australia)
Emergency Tel.
Tel: +61 3 9282-1000
Telephone/Fax
Fax: +61 3 9282-1001
Number
For the control of climbing buckwheat, common sowthistle, skeleton weed,
Recommended Use
capeweed, doublegee and other broadleaf weeds in winter cereals and linseed
crops as per 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.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage 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.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S36/39 Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
Poisons Schedule S5
Other Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Liquid
Chemical
Characterization
Name CAS Proportion
Ingredients
MCPA (present as 94-74-6 420 g/L
potassium salt)
Picloram (present 1918-02-1 26 g/L
as potassium
salt)
Ethoxylated 0-10 %
surfactant
Other ingredients 0-10 %
(considered
non-hazardous)
Water Balance
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
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Product Name Trooper 242 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Aust). Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful
placement of the patient.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
Eye
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice immediately.
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
May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride or phosgene if involved in fires or
Hazards from
exposed to extreme heat.
Combustion
Products
Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this
Special Protective
product is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water
Specific Hazards
the product is combustible.
STOP FIRE WATER FROM ENTERING DRAINS OR WATER BODIES.
Other Information
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
Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
Clean-up Methods -
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
If large liquid spills occur, attempt to recover as much spilt material from
sumps and bunded areas before absorbing remaining material into vermiculite or
other absorbent.
This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
Environmental
desirable vegetation.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Do NOT spray in high winds.
Precautions for Safe
Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
Handling
pesticide or used containers.
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
See label for detailed information on cleaning of spray equipment.
Tank Cleaning
Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
Other Information
Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible crops or plants
such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, flowers, vines, fruit trees or other
susceptible crop plants may result from direct application or drift.
Do not use on land to be cultivated for growing susceptible crops within 12
months of applying. Legumes, vines, vegetables, cotton, tomatoes, ornamentals
and many other plants are susceptible during both the growing and dormant
phases.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Name TWA
National Exposure STEL
Standards
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm Footnote
Picloram (present as 10
potassium salt)
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Product Name Trooper 242 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
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 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
Dark brown liquid
Appearance
Soluble in water.
Solubility in Water
1.219 (20癈)
Specific Gravity
Neglible
Vapour Pressure
Kow Log P is 0.91 MCPA; 1.9 picloram.
Octanol/Water
Partition Coefficient
Non combustible material.
Flammability
pKa is 3.07 MCPA; 2.3 picloram.
Other Information
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability
Reaction of the concentrate or spray mix with acids will precipitate solid
Incompatible
MCPA and picloram and largely de-activate the product and cause blockages in
Materials
spray equipment.
Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Hazardous
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The components of the product are of low volatility and no adverse effects are
Inhalation
expected from handling the concentrate.
A moderate hazard exists from inhalation of spray and care should be taken to
avoid inhalation of spray mists.
Not a likely route of exposure.
Ingestion
Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not
expected to cause injury.
However, swallowing of large amounts may cause injury.
Ingestion of the concentrate in relatively large amounts can result in
headache, nausea, lethargy, motor weakness and incoordination.
Unless removed immediately, will cause irritation.
Skin
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of MCPA and
picloram in harmful amounts.
The concentrate will cause severe irritation and possible damage unless washed
Eye
off immediately.
Liver and kidney damage has been noted in laboratory animals that have been
Chronic Effects
fed excessive doses of MCPA.
The weight of the evidence is that MCPA is not carcinogenic.
Carcinogenicity
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 1876 mg/kg for MCPA acid
LD50 (rat) >3500 mg/kg for picloram potassium salt
LD50 (rabbit) >2000 mg/kg for MCPA acid
Acute Toxicity -
LD50 (rabbit) >2000 mg/kg for picloram potassium salt
Dermal
LC50 (rat) (4hr) >6.36 mg/l for MCPA acid
Acute Toxicity -
LC50 (rat) >1.63 mg/L for picloram potassium salt
Inhalation
This product is a severe eye irritant.
Eye Irritation
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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Product Name Trooper 242 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
Mild to moderate skin irritant.
Skin Irritation
Prolonged and repeated skin contact may result in skin sensitisation.
Skin Sensitisation
The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for MCPA 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 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).
ADI for picloram is 0.07 mg/kg/day, NOEL 7 mg/kg/day.
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
LC50 (96hr) for rainbow trout is 50 mg/l for MCPA potassium salt
Acute Toxicity - Fish
LC50 (96hr) for rainbow trout is 26 mg/l for picloram potassium salt
EC50 (48hr) for daphnia is >190 mg/l for MCPA potassium salt.
Acute Toxicity -
EC50 (48hr) for daphnia is 63.8 mg/l for picloram potassium salt.
Daphnia
LC50 for algae is >392 mg/l for MCPA potassium salt
Acute Toxicity -
EC25 for algae is 52.6 mg/l for picloram potassium salt.
Algae
Not toxic to birds.
Acute Toxicity -
Not toxic to bees.
Other Organisms
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.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment.
Replace cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or
storage.
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.
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Product Name Trooper 242 Herbicide
Classified as hazardous
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revised 11/11/2009
Date of preparation
or last revision of
MSDS
Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: +61 3 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
Product is now known as Trooper 242 Herbicide.
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