MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THIRAFLO庐 SEED TREATMENT
MSDS No: EF0403A
DATE OF ISSUE: 29th August 2003
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STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Thiraflo Flowable Fungicide is classified as hazardous according to the criteria of the National
Occupational Health & Safety Commission.
COMPANY DETAILS
COMPANY: Crompton Specialties Pty Ltd
ADDRESS: 3 Opala Street, REGENCY PARK SA 5010
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (61-8) 8268 5700
FACSIMILE NUMBER: (61-8) 8268 7555
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBER: 1800 033 111
IDENTIFICATION
Thiraflo庐 Flowable Fungicide
PRODUCT NAME:
OTHER NAMES: Thiram Flowable
MANUFACTURER'S CODE: No code number
UN NUMBER: 3082
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: 9; Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
HAZCHEM CODE: 2XE
POISONS SCHEDULE NUMBER: S6
USE: Seed Treatment to control various fungal diseases of
Chickpeas & Lupins, for Sorghum seed (export only) and as
a drench to control fungal diseases of Turf.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Pale Blue liquid suspension with no odour
MELTING POINT: Not Available
BOILING POINT: Not Available
VAPOUR PRESSURE @ 20o C): Negligible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2 O = 1): 1.19
> 94o C
FLASHPOINT:
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (%): Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
OTHER PROPERTIES:
STABILITY: Light stable at ambient temperatures and pressures. Will
thicken irreversibly with heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids oxidizers, copper
REACTIVITY: Unstable in acidic conditions
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
INGREDIENTS:
CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NUMBER PROPORTION
Thiram 137-26-8 600 g/L
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THIRAFLO庐 SEED TREATMENT
MSDS No: EF0403A
DATE OF ISSUE: 29th August 2003
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Thiraflo is classified as hazardous according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health
and Safety Commission.
Harmful (Xn): R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R 40 Possible risk of irreversible effects
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Thiram is toxic and short-term exposure by all routes is considered harmful. Intolerance t o
alcohol has been observed in some workers, as thiram is very similar to 鈥楢ntabuse鈥? (disulfiram) in
its action, causing an accumulation of acetaldehyde. Symptoms include flushing, sweating, nausea,
vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, headaches, rapid pulse, breathing difficulties and a lowering of
blood pressure. This is a rare occurrence.
ACUTE
Swallowed: Moderate to low toxicity by ingestion. Ingestion can result in nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and convulsions.
Acute oral LD5 0 (rat) > 560 mg/kg thiram tech
Eye: Contact with eyes may cause slight irritation
Skin: Contact with skin may cause irritation. Thiram is a possible skin sensitizer
and may cause an allergic skin rash.
Acute dermal LD5 0 (rabbit) - > 1,000 mg/kg thiram tech
Inhaled: Inhalation of the mist will result in irritations of the mucous membranes and
respiratory tract, coughing and sneezing.
CHRONIC
Studies in animals have shown that thiram may cause CNS, liver, kidney, fetotoxic and testicular
damage, following repeated or prolonged overexposure. The material may be weakly mutagenic
but
no evidence of carcinogenic effects has been observed in several animal test species.
Acute oral LD5 0 (rat) - 560 mg/kg (thiram technical)
Acute dermal LD5 0 (rat) - > 1000 mg/kg (thiram technical)
Acute inhalation LC5 0 (rat)- > 0.3-1.0 mg/L/4H (thiram technical)
FIRST AID:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
Swallowed: If patient is fully conscious, thoroughly rinse mouth with water. Avoid giving
alcohol to drink. Seek urgent medical attention.
Eye: Hold eye(s) open and flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Launder clothing before reuse.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air - avoid becoming a casualty. If breathing difficulties
occur, give oxygen. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek urgent
medical advice.
FIRST AID FACILITIES:
Eye wash station.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
If a large quantity has been swallowed and effective vomiting has not yet occurred, the stomach
has to be emptied by intubation, aspiration and lavage. This should be followed by instillation of
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THIRAFLO庐 SEED TREATMENT
MSDS No: EF0403A
DATE OF ISSUE: 29th August 2003
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activated charcoal and cathartic. If only a small quantity has been ingested and/or treatment has
been delayed, oral administration of activated charcoal probably represents optimal management.
In severe poisoning, intravenous glucose solution infusion protects and supports the mechanisms
of detoxification and excretion.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission (Worksafe Australia). However, for Thiram, TWA = 1 mg/m3
The exposure limit is expressed as a time weighted average (TWA) concentration over an 8 hour
working shift for a 5 day working week, and is the exposure standard recommended by Worksafe
Australia.
ENGINEERING STANDARDS:
Use only in well ventilated areas. Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations
below exposure standards listed above. Keep containers closed when not in use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Avoid all personal contact. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear cotton overalls
buttoned to the neck and wrist, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. In the
absence of adequate ventilation, use a respirator fitted with an agricultural chemical cartridge(s).
If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out
immediately with water. After use and before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet, wash
hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. Launder clothing before storing or reusing.
FLAMMABILITY:
Not flammable under conditions of use.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT:
CORRECT SHIPPING NAME: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
LIQUID NOS (Contains Thiram) Marine Pollutant
PACKAGING GROUP: III (class 9)
Classified as miscellaneous dangerous goods for the purpose of transport. Refer to relevant
regulations for storage and transport requirements.
Do not load with dangerous goods class 1, foodstuff or foodstuffs empties
TRANSPORT BY AIR: Refer to IATA regulations for UN No 3082
TRANSPORT BY SEA: Refer to IATA regulations for UN No 3082
Store in original container, away from fertilizers, animal and human feedstuffs. Keep cool, dry and
out of direct sunlight. This material is a Scheduled Poison (S6) and must be stored, maintained and
used in accordance with the relevant regulations.
SPILLS:
Keep bystanders away from scene of accident. Using sand or soil, form a dam around the spill t o
prevent entry to sewers or watercourses. Adsorb with sand or soil and sweep up. Douse spill area
with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solutions and absorb with soil or sand. Sweep up and hose spill
area with copious quantities of water. Do not allow to contaminate watercourses or drains. If
there is contamination of crops or waterways, advise emergency services or State Department.
DISPOSAL:
For disposal after intended use: Store in the closed, original container in a well-ventilated
area, as cool as possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. 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
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THIRAFLO庐 SEED TREATMENT
MSDS No: EF0403A
DATE OF ISSUE: 29th August 2003
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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.
For disposal after accident or spill: Dispose of sealed containers at an approved local waste
disposal site.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD:
This product is water based and therefore is not flammable. Will decompose however when heated
to emit toxic and noxious gases of NO2 and SO2 . In the event of fire in an area where the product
is stored, fight fire upwind; if downwind, in a confined space or in smoke or fumes, wear self
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Fight fire with extinguishing material appropriate t o
burning material(s). Advise Fire Brigade of nature of hazard. Contain runoff.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray or dry chemical. Contain runoff.
Hazchem Code: 2 X E
OTHER INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Do not feed or otherwise expose treated seed to wild animals and birds.
Highly toxic to fish due to presence of thiram. LC5 0 Salmo (trout) 0.13 mg/L (Thiram technical)
Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways and drains with this product or used containers.
Not toxic to bees. Not toxic to birds. Acute oral LD5 0 Redwing Blackbird > 100 mg/kg (Thiram
technical)
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
This Material Safety Data Sheet provides certain basic health and safety information (鈥淚nformation鈥?) about Thiraflo
Seed Treatment (鈥淧roduct鈥?).
You should read the Information carefully. This product may be dangerous if not handled or used properly. You
should not use the Product unless you are satisfied after reading the Information that it is suitable for your purposes
outline.
Crompton Specialties Pty Ltd and its related companies and distributors (鈥淐rompton鈥?) shall not be liable (including,
without limitation, liable in negligence) for any expenses, losses, damages or costs that you may suffer or incur as a
result of your failure to read the Information carefully or the Product being incapable of achieving any purpose.
Crompton excludes all implied conditions, warranties and other terms implied by statute or common law, except any
implied condition or warranty the exclusion of which would contravene any statute or cause any part of this paragraph
to be void (鈥淣on-excludable Condition鈥?). In the event of any breach of any Non-excludable Condition (other than
where the customer is a 鈥渃onsumer鈥? as defined under the Trade Practices Act and there is a breach of any Non-
excludable Condition in respect of goods or service of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household
use or consumption) Crompton鈥檚 liability shall be limited to any one of supplying, replacing or repairing the goods i n
respect of which the breach occurred.
CONTACT POINT:
CROMPTON SPECIALTIES PTY LTD PHONE: (61-8) 8268 5700
3 OPALA STREET FACSIMILE: (61-8) 8268 7555
REGENCY PARK SA 5010
庐 Thiraflo is a Registered Trademark of Crompton Specialties Pty Ltd
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