MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Effective Date: 6 March 2006
ESTERON* LV Herbicide Product Code: 104788
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: SAFETY PHRASES:
S2: Keep out of reach of children
PRODUCT: ESTERON* LV Herbicide
S7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-
ventilated place.
PURPOSE: For the control of weeds in crops, pastures and non-
S20/21: When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
agricultural areas
S24/25: Avoid skin and eye contact.
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: eye/face protection.
S26: In case of contact with eyes rinse
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd. immediately with plenty of water and seek
ABN 24 003 771 659 medical advice.
Level 5, 20 Rodborough Road, S27/28: After contact with skin take off immediately
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 all contaminated clothing, and wash
immediately with soap and water.
S29: Do not empty into drains.
Customer Service Toll Free Number:
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
1800 700 096
special instructions below in sections 6,7 and
(Mon-Fri, 8am鈥?5pm EST)
13.
Emergency Telephone Number:
1800 033 882 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
(24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY)
Ingredient CAS # Content
Transport Emergency Only Dial 000
2,4-D Ethylhexyl Ester 001928-43-4 89.8%w/w
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: Balance not contributing to hazard 10.2%w/w
4. FIRST AID:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Classified as hazardous sccording to the criteria of
Consult the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 131126) or
NOHSC)
a doctor in every case of suspected chemical poisoning. Never
give fluids or induce vomiting if a patient is unconscious or
Not Classified as Dangerous Goods for Land Transport
convulsing regardless of cause of injury. If breathing
difficulties occur seek medical attention immediately.
Potential Health Effects: Poisonous if swallowed.
EYES: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes.
RISK PHRASES:
Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and continue
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-
term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
INGESTION: If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not
induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air if effects occur.
Consult a physician.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Effective Date: 6 March 2006
ESTERON* LV Herbicide Product Code: 104788
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Treatment of 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
clinical condition of the patient.
STORAGE:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
HANDLING: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if
FLASH POINT: >103掳C swallowed. May causes skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin
and clothing. After work, remove protective clothing and
FLAMMABLE LIMITS equipment, wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,
LFL: Not applicable
using tobacco, or using the toilet. Clean up spilled material
UFL: Not applicable immediately, and wash clothes, equipment and work area after
use.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, foam, alcohol foam,
CO2, dry chemical. STORAGE: Store in tightly closed original container in a cool,
dry well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight when not in use.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Noxious fumes under fire This product can be stored in an unheated building. Do not store
conditions. Contain water from fire fighting to prevent entry to with food, feedstuffs, fertilizers and seeds. See product label for
surface and ground water. further handling/storage precautions relative to the end use of this
product.
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive-pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus and full-protective clothing. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the potential
HAZCHEM: 2X
for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may require additional
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: precautions.
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: DO NOT touch or EXPOSURE GUIDELINE(S):
walk through spilled material. Wear a face shield or goggles,
overalls buttoned to neck and wrist, chemical resistant gloves and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester: None
boots. Stop leak when safe to do so. Dike area and prevent entry established.
into waterways, and drains. Small spills/leaks: Absorb with 2,4-Dichlorphenoxyacetic acid: NOHSC TWA 10 mg/m3.
material such as sand, soil or sawdust. Collect spilled product and ACGIH TLV and OSHA PEL are 10 mg/M3.
place in sealable container for disposal. Spill residues may be
cleaned using water and detergent. Contain and absorb wash ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local
water for disposal. Absorb and collect washings and place in the exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure
same sealable container for disposal. Dike the area of large spills guidelines.
and report them to Dow AgroSciences at 1800-033-882. Do not
use water to clean up. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
WORKERS:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should
be maintained below the exposure guideline. When
respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use
an Australian approved air-purifying respirator for organic
vapours.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Effective Date: 6 March 2006
ESTERON* LV Herbicide Product Code: 104788
SKIN PROTECTION: Use protective clothing chemically SKIN: Prolonged contact may cause skin sensitivity and irritation
resistant to this material. Selection of specific items, such as with local redness. Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in
faceshield, gloves, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend absorption of harmful amounts. For the active ingredient, the LD50
on the operation. Remove contaminated clothing for skin absorption in rabbits is >4000 mg/kg.
immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and
launder clothing before reuse or dispose of properly. INGESTION: Low toxicity if swallowed. For the active
ingredient, the oral LD50 for rats is 896 mg/kg. Small amounts
EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses. swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations
are not likely to cause injury, however, swallowing larger amounts
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to may cause injury.
the product label for personal protective clothing and
equipment. INHALATION: No adverse effects are anticipated from single
exposure to vapor or mist.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: The
The following information is based on the active ingredient:
active ingredient, in animals, effects have been reported on the
BOILING POINT: 317掳C
following organs: gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, and
VAPOUR PRESSURE: 3.6 x 10-6 mmHg @25掳C
muscular system.
VAPOUR DENSITY: Low volatility
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0.001g/100g
CANCER INFORMATION: The active ingredient did not cause
The following information is based on the material.
cancer in laboratory animals. Various animal cancer tests have
APPEARANCE: Amber liquid
shown no reliable positive association between 2,4-D exposure
ODOUR: Phenolic
and cancer. Epidemiology studies on herbicide use have been both
pH: 3.4 (1% w/v solution)
positive and negative with the majority being negative.
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.35 鈥? 1.45 @ 20 掳C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): The active ingredient
did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals. Has been toxic to
STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Stable under normal
the fetus in laboratory animals at doses non-toxic to the mother.
storage conditions. Not flammable.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Excessive dietary levels of 2,4-D
INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID)
acid have caused decreased weight and survival in offspring in a
Acid, base, oxidizing material.
rat reproduction study.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Noxious
MUTAGENICITY (EFFECTS ON GENETIC MATERIAL):
fumes under fire conditions - hydrogen chloride and others.
For 2,4-D ethylhexyl ester, in-vitro genetic toxicity studies were
negative. For 2,4-D acid, animal genetic toxicity studies were
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur.
predominantly negative.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes
possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material is not
handled in the recommended manner.
EYE: May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is
unlikely.
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Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Effective Date: 6 March 2006
ESTERON* LV Herbicide Product Code: 104788
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT: Not classified as Dangerous
Goods by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, ADG6.
MOVEMENT AND PARTITIONING:
Based largely or completely on information for the active SEA AND AIR TRANSPORT: Classified as Dangerous Goods
ingredient: by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Bioconcentration potential is high (BCF >3000 or Log Pow Code (IMDG) and the International Air Transport Association
between 5 and 7). (IATA) for transport by sea and air.
Expected to be relatively immobile in soil (Koc >5000).
UN No: 3082
DEGRADATION AND PERSISTENCE: Class: 9
Based largely or completely on information for the active Packing group: III
ingredient: SHIPPING NAME: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Based on stringent OECD test guidelines, this material cannot SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (2,4-D ESTER)
be considered as readily biodegradable, however, these results
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
do not necessarily mean that the material is not biodegradable
under environmental conditions. APVMA APPROVAL NUMBER: 60216
Biodegradation may occur under aerobic conditions (in the
POISON SCHEDULE: 5
presence of oxygen).
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
ECOTOXICOLOGY:
Glossary
Based largely or completely on information for the active
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial
ingredient:
Hygienists.
Material is highly toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis
AIHA WEEL: American Industrial Hygiene Association鈥檚
(LC50 or EC50 < 1 mg/L in the most sensitive species).
Workplace Environmental Exposure Level.
Material is very toxic to plants.
BCF: Bioconcentration Factor - a measure for the
Material is slightly toxic to birds on an acute basis (LD50 is
characterization of the accumulation of a chemical in an organism.
between 501 and 2000 mg/kg).
It is defined as the concentration of a chemical in an organism
Material is practically non-toxic to birds on a dietary basis
(plants, microorganisms, animals) divided by the concentration in
(LC50 is >5000 ppm).
a reference compartment (e.g. food, surrounding water).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Dow AgroSciences Industrial Hygiene Guideline: An internal
company standard based on an 8 hour TWA.
DISPOSAL METHOD: If wastes and/or containers cannot be
EC50: median effective concentration. Statistically derived
disposed of according to the product label directions, disposal of
concentration of a substance in an environmental medium
this material must be in accordance with your local or area
expected to produce a certain effect in 50% of test organisms in a
regulatory authorities. This information presented below only
given population under a defined set of conditions.
applies to the material as supplied. The identification based on
Explosive Limits - The range of concentrations (% by volume in
characteristic(s) or listing may not apply if the material has been
air) of a flammable gas or vapour that can result in an explosion
used or otherwise contaminated. It is the responsibility of the
for ignition in a confined space.
waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties
Koc - the organic carbon partition coefficient (mL soil water /g
of the material generated to determine the proper waste
organic carbon).
identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable
regulations. If the material as supplied becomes a waste, follow all
applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 1800-033-882 (24 hrs)
Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Effective Date: 6 March 2006
ESTERON* LV Herbicide Product Code: 104788
LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50%. A concentration of chemical in This MSDS has been compiled using publicly available information, information provided by
suppliers of ingredients used in the product and internal studies on the product and/or its
air or water that will kill 50% of the test organisms. ingredients.
LD50 - Lethal Dose-50%. The dose of a chemical that will kill
THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY
50% of the test animals receiving it. HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND
pH - Measure of how acidic or alkaline a material is using a 1 - 14 USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE BASED ON PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AND
INTERNALLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION. EACH USER SHOULD READ THIS
scale. pH 1 is strongly acidic and pH 14 strongly alkaline. MSDS AND CONSIDER THE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE
NOHSC: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING IN
CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. IF CLARIFICATION OR FUTHER
of Australia now the Office of the Australian Safety and
INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK
Compensation Council. ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY.
OSHA: American Occupational Safety and Health THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD
TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND
Administration. IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Level, a maximum allowable
exposure level by law.
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Polymerisation - a chemical reaction in which small molecules
(monomers) combine to form much larger molecules (polymers).
A hazardous polymerisation reaction is one that occurs at a fast
rate and releases large amounts of energy.
Pow - The octanol-water partition coefficient is the ratio of the
concentration of a chemical in octanol and in water at equilibrium
and at a specified temperature. Octanol is an organic solvent that
is used as a surrogate for natural organic matter. This parameter is
used in many environmental studies to help determine the fate of
chemicals in the environment.
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit. A term used to indicate the
maximum average concentration allowed for a continuous 15
minute exposure period.
TVL: Threshold Limit Value, an exposure limit set by a
competent authority
TWA - Time Weighted Average. The average concentration of a
chemical in air over the total exposure time - usually an 8 hour
work day.
References
AS/NZS 1715-1994 Selection Use and Maintenance of
Respiratory Protective Devices.
ASNZS 1716 - 1994 Respiratory protective devices.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
NOHSC Hazardous Substances Information System.
MSDS of the Components.
FOR FURTHER PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL DOW
AGROSCIENCES CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVES TOLL FREE 1800 700 096 DURING
BUSINESS HOURS.
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