MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: September 18, 2007
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Basta?Non-Selective Herbicide
Product name
Other names None
Product codes and 4210343 (5 L), 79203926 (10 L), 4210351 (20 L), 4209302 (100 L), 79116144 (110 L)
pack sizes
Chemical group Glycine / phosphinic acid
Recommended use Agricultural herbicide
Formulation Soluble concentrate (SL)
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
Hazard classification Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC)
Risk phrases R21/22 ?Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36 ?Irritating to eyes
Safety phrases See Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13
ADG classification Not a "Dangerous good" for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
SUSDP classification Schedule 5 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons)
(Poison Schedule)
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS Number Concentration (g/L)
Glufosinate-ammonium 77182-82-2 200
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether 107-98-2 110
Other ingredients, including water (non hazardous) 800
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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, remove to fresh air, keep warm and at rest. Seek medical advice if inhaled in large
quantities.
Skin contact Carefully remove contaminated clothing and footwear. 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.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical advice, as
above.
First Aid Facilities Provide eyewash and safety shower facilities in the workplace.
Medical attention Glufosinate-ammonium is a glutamine synthetase inhibitor and can interfere with
neurotransmitter function.
Symptoms
Local ?irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory tract
Systemic - Shivering, cramps, gastrointestinal complaints, hyperthermia, dyspnoea,
bradycardia/tachycardia, convulsions, respiratory depression, amnesia, drowsiness and/or loss
of consciousness. These symptoms may be delayed from a few hours to up to 48 hours after
exposure. Therefore, regardless of the amount ingested, the patient must be admitted to
hospital for at least 36 hours and treated immediately as outlined below.
Treatment
Emergency measures: Symptomatic treatment and administration of antidotes,
decontamination.
If ingested, endotracheal intubation and gastric lavage should be performed as soon as
possible, followed by administration of charcoal and sodium sulphate solution.
Anticonvulsant therapy: Phenobarbital-sodium, 1 mg/kg intramuscularly or subcutaneously
until maximum 5 mg/kg daily; when necessary, 10 mg diazepam slowly intravenously. Repeat
as necessary until fully sedated.
Elimination by dialysis (forced alkaline diuresis) and/or haemo-perfusion. It is essential that this
be done soon after ingestion to be effective.
ECG (EKG) (electrocardiogram) monitoring
EEG (electroencephalogram) monitoring
Apply artificial respiration as necessary. If necessary give oxygen.
Monitor respiratory, cardiac, central nervous system, electrolyte balance (especially for
hypokalemia) and signs of increased intracranial pressure.
If a large amount has been ingested, keep under medical supervision for at least 48 hours.
Contraindication: Atropine, as glufosinate-ammonium does not inhibit cholinesterase.
Recovery is normally spontaneous, usually within 48 hours.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water fog, fine water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
Hazards from In a fire, irritant and toxic fumes containing oxides of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur,
combustion products and other toxic substances may be generated.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ?continued
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, use water spray to cool them. Bund area with sand or
earth to prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of fire control water or other
extinguishing agent and spillage safely later.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with the spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Extinguish or remove any sources of ignition. When
dealing with spills do not eat, drink or smoke and wear protective clothing and equipment as described in Section 8 ?br>
PERSONAL PROTECTION. Keep people and animals away. Prevent spilled material from entering drains or
watercourses. Contain spill and absorb with earth, sand, clay, or other absorbent material. Collect and store in properly
labelled, sealed drums 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. Harmful if absorbed by skin contact or if swallowed. Will irritate
the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If product on skin, immediately wash area
with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after
use. After each day's use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles, respirator if worn, and
contaminated clothing.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store for
prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Keep away from all ignition sources. Keep the container
tightly closed, and protect from moisture. Do not store in steel or aluminium containers. The
product should be stored between 5 癈 and 30 癈.
Flammability Not flammable under conditions of use. Not classified as a combustible liquid, as the boiling
point (96?C) is less than the fire point (> 96?C). The product does not sustain combustion.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure standards NOHSC Exposure Standards:
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether (1-methoxy-2-propanol)
TLV-TWA 100 ppm, 369 mg/m3
TLV-STEL 150 ppm, 553 mg/m3
Exposure standard ?Time Weighted Average (TWA) means the average airborne concentration
of a particular substance when calculated over a normal eight-hour working day, for a five-day
working week.
Exposure standard ?Short term exposure limit (STEL) means a 15 minute TWA exposure which
should not be exceeded at any time during the working day.
Biological limit None allocated
values
Engineering controls Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use only in well-ventilated areas. If necessary, use
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentration below the exposure limits.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION - continued
Personal Protective ? Wear face shield or goggles
Equipment ? Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and a washable
hat.
? Wear elbow-length PVC or nitrile gloves.
? If working in a poorly ventilated area or if occupational exposure levels are likely to be
exceeded, wear a respirator suitable for organic vapours - AS/NZS 1715/1716 approved.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Blue to bluish-green liquid
Odour: Slightly pungent
pH: 5.9 to 7.9
Vapour pressure: Low
Vapour density: Not available
Boiling point: 96?C
Freezing/melting
point: Not available
Solubility: Soluble in water
Specific Gravity: 1.11 at 20?C
Flash Point: Approx. 60?C (Pensky Martens Closed Cup) N.B. The product does not sustain combustion.
Flammability
(explosive) limits: No data
Fire Point: > 96?C
Auto-ignition
temperature: 440?C
Partition coefficient
(octanol/water): Glufosinate-ammonium: Log Pow = < 0.1 (pH 7, 22?C)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid Avoid sources of ignition and extreme heat.
Incompatible Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents, acids or bases. Ammonia may be evolved in the
materials presence of alkalis.
Hazardous Ammonia. In a fire, oxides of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur may be emitted.
decomposition
products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation Harmful if inhaled.
Skin contact Harmful if absorbed by skin contact. Will irritate the skin.
Eye contact Will irritate the eyes.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - continued
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of poisoning may include: shivering, cramps, stomach
complaints, overheating, breathing difficulty, heart problems, convulsions, respiratory
depression, loss of memory, drowsiness and/or loss of consciousness. These symptoms may
be delayed from a few hours up to 48 hours after ingestion.
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA ?PRODUCT
Acute:
Oral toxicity LD50 female rat: 1910 mg/kg (product)
LD50 male rat: 2170 mg/kg (product)
Dermal toxicity LD50 female rat: 1380 mg/kg (product)
LD50 male rat: 1400 mg/kg (product)
Inhalation toxicity LC50 female rat: 4.31 mg/L (4 hr) (product)
LC50 male rat: 3.22 mg/L (4 hr) (product)
Skin irritation Slightly irritating (rabbit) (product)
Eye irritation Moderately irritating (rabbit) (product)
Sensitisation Non-sensitising (guinea pig) (product)
Chronic:
In animal studies glufosinate-ammonium showed no teratogenic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or neurotoxic effects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Glufosinate-ammonium is practically non-toxic to birds, fish, honeybees, earthworms and beneficial insects. It is practically
non-toxic to Daphnia, but moderately toxic to sensitive aquatic species. It is expected to be slightly to moderately toxic to
wild animals. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with Basta or the used containers.
Ecotoxicity Glufosinate-ammonium:
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) rainbow trout 710 mg/L
LC50 (96 h) carp, bluegill sunfish, golden orfe > 1000 mg/L
Bird toxicity: Eight day dietary LC50 Japanese quail > 5000 mg/kg
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50 (48 h) 560 ?1000 mg/L
LD50 for Scenedesmus subspicatus 1000 mg/L
Algal toxicity:
LD50 for Scenedesmus capricornutum 37 mg/L
Basta (similar product):
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) rainbow trout 34 mg/L
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50 (48 h) 26.8 mg/L
Algal toxicity: LD50 (72 h) for Desmodesmus subspicatus 36 mg/L
Environmental fate, Glufosinate-ammonium is very soluble in water and is hydrolytically and photolytically stable. It
persistence and is rapidly degraded in surface levels of soils and in water. This product is considered to be
degradability, readily biodegradable. The potential for groundwater contamination with glufosinate-
mobility ammonium is minimal. Glufosinate-ammonium does not accumulate in the fatty tissues of fish
or other animals.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
5, 10, 20 litre packs
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers 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. Do not re-use empty container for any other
purpose. Dispose of waste product through a reputable waste contractor.
100, 110 litre packs
If tamper evident seals are broken prior to initial use then the integrity of the contents cannot be assured. Empty container by
pumping through dry-break connection system. Do not attempt to breach the valve system or the filling point, or
contaminate the container with water or other products. Ensure that the coupler, pump, meter and hoses are disconnected,
triple rinsed and drained after each use. When empty, or contents no longer required, return the container to the point of
purchase. This container remains the property of Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number Not applicable
Proper shipping name Not applicable
Class and Subsidiary Not applicable
Risk
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: 39118 See also Section 2.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark Basta?is a Registered Trademark of Bayer.
information
Preparation Replaces February 5, 2003 MSDS.
information Reasons for revision: Product codes and pack sizes, change in Risk Phrases, Hazards from
combustion products, Handling, Exposure Standards, Physical and Chemical Properties, Acute
Toxicity values, added Ecotoxicity values for product, Disposal.
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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