MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sumitomo Sumisclex?500 Fungicide
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
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Product Name: Sumitomo Sumisclex 500 Fungicide
Other Names: None
Recommended Use: A fungicide for the control of diseases in fruit and vegetables.
Company: Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 21 081 096 255
Address: 501 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone Number: (02) 9904-6499 (Mon璅ri 8am?pm EST)
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 024 973 (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY)
Website: www.sumitomo-chem.com.au
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification: Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety and Compensation
Council (ASCC).
Risk Phrases: T:
R61 (Cat. 2) ?May cause harm to the unborn child.
Xn:
R20 ?Harmful by inhalation.
N:
R51/53 ?Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
S23 ?Do not breathe fumes / vapour / spray.
Safety Phrases:
S24 ?Avoid contact with skin.
S25 ?Avoid contact with eyes.
SUSDP Classification
S7 ?DANGEROUS POISON
(Poison Scheduling):
ADG Classification: Not subject to the ADG Code when transported by Road and Rail.
(ADG 7, Special Provision AU01).
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Identity CAS number Proportion
Procymidone 32809-16-8 50%
Propylene glycol 57-55-6 10%
Other ingredients determined as non hazardous - to 100%
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia
131126; New Zealand 0800 764 766), and follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data
Sheet to a doctor.
General: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
label where possible).
Swallowed: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice.
Skin contact: If on skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. Seek medical advice if
irritation develops.
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Eye contact: If in eyes, hold eyes open and flood with water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical advice.
Inhalation: If affected, remove from contaminated area to fresh air. If any signs or symptoms
occur or persist, seek medical advice.
Note to physician: Apply basic aid and decontamination procedures. Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint: Not a combustible material.
Flammable limits: NDA
Auto-ignition temperature: NDA
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Small fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam
(alcohol resistant foam is preferred fire fighting medium, but, if it is not
available, normal foam can be used).
Large fire: Use water spray, fog or foam (alcohol resistant foam is
preferred fire fighting medium, but, if it is not available, normal foam can
be used).
Hazards from Combustion Not combustible, however following evaporation of aqueous component
Products: residual material can burn if ignited.
Precautions for Fire Fighting Ensure respiratory equipment is available. Evacuate immediate area.
and Special Protective Advise Fire Brigade of nature of hazard. Wear full protective equipment,
Equipment: including breathing apparatus. Surrounding containers should be
cooled using a fine water spray. All run-off must be contained.
Hazchem Code: None.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 024 973 (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY)
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURES
SPILLS
Stop the source of the spill if it is safe to do so. Contain the spill to prevent further contamination of
the soil, surface water, or ground water. Wear personal protective equipment as specified in Section
8. Do not allow material to enter sewers or bodies of water.
Small Spills: Apply absorbent inert material such as soil, dry sand or vermiculite to
(Liquid spill) the spill area. Sweep up material when absorption is complete and
contain in a refuse vessel for disposal. If necessary, wash the spill area
with an alkali detergent and water and absorb and contain as above.
Large Spills: Place leaking containers into salvage drums. Apply absorbent inert
(Liquid Spill) material such as soil, dry sand or vermiculite to the spill area. Form a
barricade around spill and in front of drains or waterways in spill vicinity,
using soil or other non reactive material. Sweep up material and contain
in a refuse vessel for disposal. Contact emergency services as
required.
Disposal: Contaminated material must be disposed of in accordance with all State
and/or Local regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for DO NOT USE OR STORE near flame, sparks or hot surfaces. Use only
Safe Handling: in well ventilated area. Keep container closed. Keep out of reach of
children, unauthorised persons and animals. After handling and before
eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face with soap and
water. For personal protection, see Section 8.
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Conditions for Keep out of reach of children, unauthorised persons and animals. Store in a
Safe Storage: locked room or place away from children, animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and
fertilizers. Seed treated with this product must not be used for human consumption
or allowed to contaminate grain intended for human consumption. Treated seed
when stored should be kept apart from other grain and the containers should be
clearly marked to indicate the contents have been treated with this product.
Containers which have held treated seed should not be used for any other
purpose. Store in the closed original container in a cool well ventilated area.
DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
NATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) exposure standards have not been assigned for the
active ingredient.
Exposure Standards for the constituent propylene glycol:
3
Propylene glycol Exposure Limit: 10 mg/m TWA
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
No engineering control measures are allocated to the use of this product, however always use in a well
ventilated area. Avoid generating or inhaling mists.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Use only in well ventilated areas. Respiratory protection is
recommended.
Hand Protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Avoid contact with eyes. Eye contact can be avoided by wearing
protective eyewear.
Skin and Body Protection: Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Skin contact should be
minimised by wearing protective clothing including gloves, hat,
long sleeved shirt, long pants and chemical resistant boots.
Other Information: Wash hands after use. Launder clothes, gloves and face shield
or goggles before reuse.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Product Specific)
Appearance: Viscous white to off-white suspension.
Odour: Negligible.
pH: 8
Vapour Pressure: NDA
Vapour Density: NDA
Boiling Point: 100 C (water)
Melting Point: NA
Negligible
Solubility in water (at 25 C):
Density: 1.164 g/mL at 20 C
Flashpoint: Not combustible.
Explosive Limits: NDA
Ignition Temperature: NDA
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
(See Section 7).
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid direct sunlight. Isolate from sources of heat, naked flames
or sparks.
Incompatible Materials: NDA
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions (See also Section 5).
Hazardous Reactions: NDA
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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS (Active Ingredient)
Toxicology
Swallowed: LOW TOXICITY
(LD50 (male rat) = 7650 mg/kg bw)
(LD50 (female rat) = 4140 mg/kg bw)
Accidental ingestion of small amounts is not expected to be harmful.
Skin: LOW TOXICITY.
(LD50 (rat) > 2500 mg/kg)
Contact with skin is not expected to be harmful.
Inhalation: TOXIC.
3
(LC50 rat (4 hour) >1500 mg/m )
Inhalation of vapour is likely to be harmful.
Irritation
Skin: NON-IRRITANT.
Eye: NON-IRRITANT.
Sensitisation
Skin: NOT A SKIN SENSITISER.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS (Active Ingredient)
Evidence from animal tests indicate that repeated or long-term exposure could result in effects on the liver
and reproductive system.
OTHER TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Active Ingredient)
ADI (Acceptable daily intake) for humans is 0.03 mg/kg bw/d.
Reproduction Information
WARNING: Contains procymidone, which causes birth defects in laboratory animals. Women of
childbearing age should avoid contact with procymidone.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers or
containers which have held treated seed.
ECOTOXICITY (Active Ingredient)
Range is slightly toxic to toxic LC50 Bluegill sunfish (96 hour) = 10.3 mg/L
to fish: LC50 Rainbow trout (96 hour) = 7.2 mg/L
EC50 Daphnia magna (48 hour) > 4.2 mg/L
Toxic to aquatic invertebrates:
LC50 Scenedesmus subspicatus (96 hour) = 4.7 mg/L
Toxic to algae:
LD50 Bees (48hr ?acute contact) > 100 礸/bee
Low toxicity to bees:
Low toxicity to earthworms: LC50 Earthworms (14 day) > 1000 mg/kg dry soil
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE (Active Ingredient)
Persists in soil for approx. 4 ?12 weeks, depending on humus content.
Soil / Environment:
Procymidone has a low potential for bioaccumulation in the soil and has
moderate mobility in soil.
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This material must be disposed of as a hazardous waste. Disposal should be in accordance with local,
national or state regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: 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 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.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road/Rail Not subject to the ADG Code when transported by Road or Rail in
packagings; IBC's; or any other receptacle not exceeding 500 kg(L),
(ADG Special Provision AU01).
Sea/Air Classified as dangerous in the meaning of Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO/IATA)
transport regulations.
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Procymidone)
Class: 9
Sub Risk Class: Not applicable
UN Number: 3082
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Hazchem Code:
Packing Group: III
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registration Status: This product is currently registered under the Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), approval number 50883.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Abbreviations:
NA Not Applicable
NDA No Data Available
Revision Date: 15 June 2009
Revision Number: 9
THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS MSDS IS BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE AS OF THE REVISION DATE GIVEN HEREIN, AND
BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. 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.
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