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STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
COMPANY DETAILS:
Company: Aventis CropScience Pty Ltd A.B.N. 87 000 226 022
Address: 391 鈥? 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn, Victoria 3123
Telephone / Facsimile: (03) 9248 6888 / (03) 9248 6800
Website Address: www.aventis.com.au
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 033 111 鈥? Orica SH&E Shared Services
IDENTIFICATION
Diacon庐 S IGR Grain Protector
Product Name:
Other Names: None
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product Code: ZR 515, OMS 1697
SAP Product Code: 132764 (1 L); 132802 (20 L)
UN Number: Not applicable
Dangerous Goods Class and Not classified as dangerous goods for road and rail
Subsidiary Risk: transport
Hazchem Code: Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Packaging Group: Not applicable
EPG: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Pheromone analogue
Poisons Schedule Number: 5
Use: A liquid insecticide concentrate for application to
stored grain.
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Clear yellow liquid with sharp oily odour, not unpleasant
Boiling Point/Melting Point: 184oC (boiling point)
Vapour Pressure: Not available
Specific Gravity: 0.907 at 20潞 C
Flashpoint: 68掳C (PMCC 鈥? ASTM D93)
Flammability Limits: Not determined
Solubility in Water: Emulsifies
Other Properties:
Autoignition temperate: Not available
Percent volatiles: ~75%
Ingredients:
Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion (g/L):
S-methoprene [40596-69-8 ] 30
Hydrocarbon solvent [64742-94-5] 723
Other ingredients (not hazardous) 154
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute:
Swallowed: Based on animal studies, methoprene has a very low toxicity.
Eye: Mild irritant (from the solvent).
Skin: Mild irritant (from the solvent) and drying to the skin.
Inhaled: Solvent fumes may produce respiratory irritation and can result in
headaches, dizziness and possibly nausea.
Chronic: Repeated exposures may cause allergic disorders.
Animal studies:
In 2-year feeding trials, rats receiving 5,000 mg/kg diet and mice
receiving 2,500 mg/kg diet showed no ill effects.
No teratogenic effects on rats at 1,000 mg/kg or on rabbits at 500 mg/kg.
No mutagenic effects on rats at 2,000 mg/kg.
No reproductive adverse effects in 3-generation reproduction studies on
rats at 2,500 mg/kg diet.
Toxicity class: WHO Table 5; US EPA IV.
First Aid 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.
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water and seek medical advice.
Eye: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash off skin
immediately with soap and plenty of water. Seek medical advice if
irritation persists. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
Inhaled: Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities: No specific facilities required.
Advice to Doctor: There is no specific antidote. Treat symptoms.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards: No exposure standard has been assigned by the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia). The manufacturer of
the hydrocarbon solvent recommends a TWA exposure limit of 100 ppm.
Engineering Controls: Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use local exhaust
ventilation during manufacture and use.
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Personal Protection: Eyes: Chemical goggles
Clothing: Full-length work clothes
Gloves: PVC or nitrile gloves
Respiratory: Approved pesticides respirator to avoid inhaling vapour
or spray mixture.
Other: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or
smoke until after washing. Wash thoroughly after
handling. After each day鈥檚 use wash gloves, goggles and
contaminated clothing.
Flammability: Diacon S IGR Grain Protector is a combustible liquid.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and
Transport:
Corrosivity Hazards: None known
Handling & Storage Keep out of reach of children. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Store
Precautions: product in the closed, original container in a safe, cool, well-ventilated
area. Protect from light. Do not apply in the presence of naked
flames, hot surfaces or unprotected electrical equipment.
Transport: The product is not classified as Dangerous Goods under the Australian
Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Spills and Disposal:
Spillage or Leak Wear suitable protective clothing and boots. Prevent spill from
Procedures: entering drains, sewers or any body of water. Contain and absorb with
sand, earth or inert absorbent. Scoop or shovel into sealable containers
for disposal.
Waste Disposal Follow Avcare guidelines. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers
Methods: 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 the
purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. Do not use a water
jet from a fire hose.
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Special Fire Fighting This product is a combustible liquid. Heating/combustion will
Procedures: generate carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide as decomposition
products. Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-
contained breathing apparatus. Do not release contaminated water
into the environment. Keep intact containers cool by spraying with
water.
Reactivity Hazards: Stable under normal conditions. No hazards are expected if the
material is handled, stored and used according to instructions and
government regulations. Not known to produce hazardous reactions.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Toxicology (methoprene): >34,600 Species: Rat
Oral LD50 (mg/kg)
鈥? 3,500 Species: Rabbit
Dermal LD50 (mg/kg)
Inhalation LC50 (mg/L) >210 (4 hour) Species: Rat
鈥? Non-irritating Species: Rabbit
Eye irritation
鈥? Non-irritating Species: Rabbit
Skin irritation
鈥? Not a sensitiser Species: Guinea pig
Sensitisation
Environmental / Eight-day dietary LC50 for chickens >4,640 mg/kg.
Ecological Effects LC50 (96 h) for bluegill sunfish 4.6 mg/L; trout 4.4 mg/L
(methoprene): Non-toxic to adult bees; bee larvae are sensitive.
Daphnia EC50 (48 h) 360 碌g/L
Methoprene is rapidly degraded in soil.
Special Precautions / None
Comments:
Data Sources/References: AgrEvo Pty. Ltd. 鈥? Product Safety Data
CONTACT POINT:
Emergency Contact Number: 1800 033 111 (Orica SH&E Shared Services)
Development Manager (Environmental Science): (03) 9248 6888
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.
Diacon庐 is a Registered Trademark of Novartis AG, Basel, Switzerland.
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