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Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Organic Crop Protectants Pty Ltd Phone: 02 9810 4566
42 Halloran St Fax: 02 9810 4674
Lilyfield, NSW 2040
Substance: Wick impregnated with insecticide and insect attractant, enclosed in a plastic
assembly.
Eco-Naturalure Male Qld Fruit Fly Wick
Trade Name:
Product Use: Used to assemble finished Eco-Naturalure Male Qld Fruit Fly Wick.
Creation Date: August, 2008
Revision Date: August, 2008
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: Not Hazardous - No criteria found.
Safety Phrases: S23, S24/25. Do not breathe vapours. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSDP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: Orange coloured plastic assembly containing a fabric wick impregnated with
active ingredients.
Odour: Mild sulfurous odour.
Major Health Hazards: It has been reported that single doses of Malathion may affect immune system response.
Symptoms of acute exposure to organophosphate or cholinesterase-inhibiting compounds may include the following:
numbness, tingling sensations, incoordination, headache, dizziness, tremor, nausea, abdominal cramps, sweating,
blurred vision, difficulty breathing or respiratory depression, and slow heartbeat. Very high doses may result in
unconsciousness, incontinence, and convulsions or fatality. The acute effects of Malathion depend on product purity
and the route of exposure.
No significant risk factors have been found for this product as product is enclosed and quantity per assembly is very
small.
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.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. However product may be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort
which should disappear once contact ceases.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild
transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be
irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. May be harmful if
wick is sucked.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
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Carcinogen Status:
ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: Maldison is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ingredients CAS No Conc,%
Maldison 121-75-5 0.1 mL 10 not set
2-Butanone, 4-[4-(acetyloxy)phenyl]- 3572-06-3 0.2 mL not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
Note that Maldison and Malathion refer to the same substance.
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The ASCC TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day
for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no
longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures
at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. 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: Gently brush away excess solids. Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush
contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical
advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more than a few minutes. Take special care if exposed person is wearing
contact lenses.
Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, do NOT induce vomiting; wash mouth with water and give some
water to drink. If symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Suitable extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Flash point: Combustible solid.
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: Combustible solid.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: This product is sold in small packages, and the accidental release from one of these is not
usually a cause for concern. For minor spills, clean up, rinsing to sewer and put empty container in garbage. Although
no special protective clothing is normally necessary because of occasional minor contact with this product, it is good
practice to wear impermeable gloves when handling chemical products. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage
from entering drains or water courses and call emergency services.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
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persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage
of this schedule of poison. 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 "Incompatibilities" in
Section 10. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
ASCC Exposure Limits
Maldison 10 not set
The ADI for Maldison is set at 0.02mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 2mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable
Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, April 2008.
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: This product should only be used in a well ventilated area. If natural ventilation is inadequate, use of a
fan is suggested.
Eye Protection: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when product is being used.
Skin Protection: We suggest that you wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following: rubber, PVC.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being
used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Orange coloured plastic assembly containing a fabric wick impregnated with
active ingredients.
Odour: Mild sulfurous odour.
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling at 100kPa.
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Solid at normal temperatures.
Volatiles: No data.
Vapour Pressure: No data.
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: No data.
Water Solubility: Insoluble.
pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: No data.
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: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: No particular Incompatibilities.
Fire Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Oxides of
sulfur (sulfur dioxide is a respiratory hazard) and other sulfur compounds. Most will have a foul odour. Oxides of
phosphorus and other phosphorus compounds. 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 will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Toxicity: An information profile for Malathion is available at http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/ghindex.html
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Acute toxicity: Malathion is harmful to toxic via the oral route, with reported oral LD50 values of 1000 mg/kg to
greater than 10,000 mg/kg in the rat, and 400 mg/kg to greater than 4000 mg/kg in the mouse. It is also not harmful
via the dermal route, with reported dermal LD50 values of greater than 4000 mg/kg in rats. Effects of Malathion are
similar to those observed with other organophosphates, except that larger doses are required to produce them.
Chronic toxicity: Human volunteers fed very low doses of Malathion for 1?months showed no significant effects on
blood cholinesterase activity. Rats fed dietary doses of 5 mg/kg/day to 25 mg/kg/day over 2 years showed no
symptoms apart from depressed cholinesterase activity. When small amounts of the compound were administered for
8 weeks, rats showed no adverse effects on whole-blood cholinesterase activity. Weanling male rats were twice as
susceptible to Malathion as adults.
Fate in humans and animals: Malathion is rapidly and effectively absorbed by practically all routes including the
gastrointestinal tract, skin, mucous membranes, and lungs. Malathion undergoes similar detoxification mechanisms to
other organophosphates, but it can also be rendered nontoxic via another simple mechanism, splitting of either of the
carboxy ester linkages. Animal studies indicate it is very rapidly eliminated though urine, faeces and expired air with a
reported half-life of approximately 8 hours in rats and approximately 2 days in cows.
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Risk Phrases
Maldison Conc>=25%: Xn; R22
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product (plastic assembly and wick) is not readily biodegradable. However, unlikely to not cause long term
problems to the environment.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Consider controlled incineration, or landfill.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary
unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
The following ingredient: Maldison, is mentioned in the SUSDP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition)
ADG Code
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
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 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.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the ASCC document "National Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets" 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Copyright ?Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, August, 2008.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532
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