MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Chipco?Signature Systemic Fungicide
Date of Issue: May 1st, 2007
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND SUPPLIER
Product name: Chipco?SignatureTM Systemic Fungicide
Other names: None
Product code: 4207873
Recommended use: For use as a fungicide in turf.
Supplier: Bayer Environmental Science ?A Business Group of 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: Technical Manager (03) 9248 6854
Emergency
Telephone Number: 1800 033 111 ?Orica SH&E Shared Services
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
May irritate eyes. Not flammable.
Hazard designation: Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC)
Risk phrases: Not applicable
Safety phrases: Not applicable
ADG classification: Not "dangerous goods" for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
SUSDP Exempt
classification:
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: CAS Number: Concentration (g/kg):
Fosetyl present as the aluminium salt [39148-24-8] 800
Precipitated silica [112926-00-8] <10
Other ingredients (non hazardous) ~200
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Chipco?Signature Systemic Fungicide
Date of Issue: May 1st, 2007
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 a doctor.
Inhalation: If inhaled remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical advice if symptoms persist.
If not breathing give artificial respiration and get medical attention as soon as possible.
Skin contact: Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek
medical aid if symptoms persist.
Eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes and obtain medical aid,
preferably from an ophthalmologist.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and seek
medical advice as above.
First Aid Facilities: Ensure washing facilities are available, including an eyewash station.
Medical attention: Fosetyl-aluminium is a phosphonate compound of low toxicity which does not inhibit
cholinesterase.
Possible symptoms:
Local ?irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Systemic ?unknown ?none reported.
Treat symptoms. There is no specific antidote.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry agent
Hazards from Oxides of carbon and phosphorous when involved in fire.
combustion
products:
Precautions for fire Fire fighters should wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus
fighters: (AS/NZS 1715/1716). Keep unnecessary people away. Bund area with sand or earth to
prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of extinguishing agent and spillage
safely later.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Chipco?Signature Systemic Fungicide
Date of Issue: May 1st, 2007
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Do not smoke, eat or drink during the clean up
process. Avoid breathing dust. Wear personal protective clothing and equipment as detailed in Section 8
PERSONAL PROTECTION. Keep people and animals away. Contain spillage. Avoid creating dust by damping
down. Prevent spilled material from entering drains or watercourses. Shovel or sweep up, and transfer into plastic
drums. 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: Keep out of reach of children. Wear long sleeved overalls and gloves while handling.
Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing or inhalation of product.
Storage: Store in the closed original container in a dry, well-ventilated area, as cool as possible, out
of direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure standards: The NOHSC exposure standard (TWA) for precipitated silica is 10 mg/m?
The ACGIH TLV ?TWA for Aluminium compounds, expressed as aluminium is 2 mg/m3.
Engineering controls: Use in a well-ventilated area only.
Personal Protective Eyes: Avoid contact with eyes
Equipment:
Clothing: Full length work clothes
Gloves: Avoid contact with skin ?wear gloves if necessary
Respiratory: Avoid inhaling dust ?wear disposable dust mask if necessary
Other: Wash hands after use.
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Chipco?Signature Systemic Fungicide
Date of Issue: May 1st, 2007
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Pale green non-dusty solid granule
Odour: Negligible
Vapour pressure: <0.013mPa at 25 degrees Celsius
Vapour density: Not available
Boiling point: Decomposes above 200 degrees Celsius
Freezing/melting Not available
point:
Solubility: 120 g/L at 20 degrees Celsius
Density: 0.55 - 0.65 g/mL
Molecular weight: 354.1 (technical fosetyl-aluminium)
pH: Not available
Flash Point: Non flammable, non explosive
Flammability Not determined
(explosive) limits:
Auto-ignition Not available
temperature:
Octanol/water Not available
partition coefficient:
Formulation: Water dispersible granule
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous No dangerous reaction known under normal conditions of use.
polymerisation:
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat and fire and strong alkalis and acids.
Incompatible Strong alkalis and acids.
materials:
Hazardous Oxides of carbon and phosphorous when involved in fire.
decomposition
products:
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Chipco?Signature Systemic Fungicide
Date of Issue: May 1st, 2007
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory irritation in susceptible individuals.
Skin contact: Studies indicate this product is not an irritant or sensitizing agent.
Eye contact: May be a slight eye irritant.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA ?PRODUCT:
Acute:
Oral toxicity: LD50 rat: 2680 mg/kg
Dermal toxicity: LD50 rat: 2020 mg/kg
Inhalation toxicity: LC50 (4 h) rat: >5.02 mg/L ?4 hour exposure to dust
Skin irritation: Slightly irritating (rabbit)
Eye irritation: Irritating (rabbit)
Sensitisation: Non sensitising (guinea pig)
Chronic:
Fosetyl-aluminium is not mutagenic, not carcinogenic and not teratogenic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Dangerous to fish. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.
Ecotoxicity: Fosetyl-aluminium:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) rainbow trout > 122 mg/L
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna LC50 (48 h) > 100 mg/L
Algal toxicity: IC50 (72 h) algae (Desmodesmus subspicatus) > 16 mg/L
Bird toxicity:
Acute oral LD50 bobwhite quail > 8000 mg/kg
Aliette WG Fungicide (similar formulation):
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) rainbow trout > 120 mg/L
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna LC50 (48 h) 37 mg/L
Algal toxicity: ErC50 algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus) 8 mg/L
Environmental fate, In soil, fosetyl-aluminium has an extremely short half-life under both aerobic and anaerobic
persistence and conditions, with rapid dissipation and metabolism; DT50 (aerobic) 20 minutes to 1.5 hours.
degradation: In microbially active water / sediment systems, fosetyl-aluminium is rapidly degraded; DT50
14 ?40 hours. Aliette WG is readily biodegradable.
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Chipco?Signature Systemic Fungicide
Date of Issue: May 1st, 2007
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Shake empty bag into spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. Puncture or shred 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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number: Not applicable
Proper shipping Not applicable
name:
Class and Not "dangerous goods" for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the
Subsidiary Risk: Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Packing Group: Not applicable
EPG: Not applicable
Hazchem code: Not applicable
Marine pollutant: No
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1988
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Approval Number: 50950
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark Chipco?is a Registered Trademark of Bayer
information:
Preparation Replaces October 21, 2002 edition.
information: Reason for update: Change from Non-Hazardous to Hazardous (eye irritation),
Composition, Exposure Standards, Ecological Information
Data sources: Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd product safety data and published data
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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