Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : November 2004 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. NU0CP
Product Name : CREDIT Broadhectare Herbicide
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name CREDIT Broadhectare Herbicide
Product Code 0556
Product Use For the control of annual and perennial and aquatic weeds in many situations, and
for the control of annual and perennial weeds prior to sowing winter and summer
crops, to control sorghum re-growth, for ratoon control in sugarcane and to assist
in pasture renovation and management as per the Directions for Use Table on the
label.
Company Name NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Address 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Victoria 3026 Australia
Emergency Tel. 24hr 1800 033 498
Telephone/Telex Tel: (03) 9282-1000 Fax: (03) 9282-1001
Number
Product Type Group M Herbicide
Other Information This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do not
apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for application.
Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be much less severe.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Glyphosate present as the 1071-83-6 540 g/L
isopropylamine and
mono-ammonium salts
Amine salt of alkyl 0-10 %
ethoxyphosphate blend
Water Balance
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Other Information Poisons Schedule S5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
Ingestion If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Aust).
Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful placement of
the patient.
Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
Give a glass of water.
Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at least
15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
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Issue Date : November 2004 ISSUED by NUFARM
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Product Name : CREDIT Broadhectare Herbicide
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to
suit the burning material.
Specific Hazards
Hazardous Non-combustible.
Combustion Products This product, or spray solutions of this product, react with galvanised steel or
unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers and tanks, to produce hydrogen
gas which may form a highly flammable or explosive gas mixture.
If involved in a major fire, could evolve oxides of nitrogen or phosphorus.
Emergency Action in If exposed to fire, keep container cool by spraying with water.
case of Fire
Protective Equipment Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
especially in confined spaces.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such as
vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
Clean-up Methods - Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling For personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene advice, refer Section 8.
Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
chemical or used containers.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool well ventilated area out of
direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits No exposure standard has been established for this product.
Personal Protective When preparing product for use wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or
goggles.
Equipment
When using controlled droplet applicator, wear protective waterproof clothing and
impervious footwear.
Eng. Controls No special ventilation required.
Hygiene Measures After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear, light green liquid
Odour Faint amine odour
Melting Point -10掳C
Solubility in Water Soluble in water.
Boiling Point >100掳C
Specific Gravity 1.235
(H2O=1)
pH Value 4.4 - 4.9
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Product Name : CREDIT Broadhectare Herbicide
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Vapour Pressure N/A
Volatile Component ~40% (water only)
Flash Point None
Flammability Non combustible material.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Materials to Avoid Corrosive to mild steel, galvanised steel and zinc.
Non corrosive to stainless steel, polyethylene and plastics.
Do not mix, store or apply the product or spray solutions of the product in
galvanised steel or unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers or spray
tanks.
Hazardous Reaction Avoid contact of the concentrate with strong alkalis and alkaline materials such
as lime.
Such contact may release isopropylamine and ammonia vapour with a fish like
odour, which can be an irritant to eyes.
Isopropylamine is moderately toxic, LD50 (oral, rat) is 820 mg/kg and a TLV of 5
ppm (TWA) has been set.
TLV (TWA) for ammonia is 25ppm and (STEL) is 35ppm.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS are
followed.
Information
Inhalation The components of the product are of low volatility and no adverse effects are
expected from handling the concentrate.
When applying the product as a spray avoid breathing in spray mists.
May cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion The concentrate is of low toxicity if swallowed.
Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not
expected to cause injury.
However, swallowing of large amounts may cause injury.
Skin The concentrated product may cause slight irritation on contact.
Eye The concentrate may cause irritation of the eyes.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause damage to the eye.
Chronic Effects No information available, no chronic effects expected.
Reproductive Toxicity Data indicates no reproductive effects.
Data indicates no teratogenic effects.
Carcinogenicity Data indicates no carcinogenic effects.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 4050 mg/kg for glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt
LD50 (rat) 4613 mg/kg for glyphosate as the ammonium salt
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) >5000 mg/kg for glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt
LD50 (rabbit) >5000 mg/kg for glyphosate as the ammonium salt
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >1.3 mg/l for glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Mild eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Not a skin irritant.
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Product Name : CREDIT Broadhectare Herbicide
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for glyphosate for a human is 0.3
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 30 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long term
exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. (Ref:
Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, June 2004).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful Glyphosate products do not appear to pose any threat to birds.
Effects on the
Environment
Other Precautions Do not spray in high winds.
Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product.
Environ. Protection Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Glyphosate is a non-selective contact herbicide.
This product is permitted for the control of certain weed species in waterways.
Carefully read the precautions under 'Aquatic Weed Control' in the directions for
use table on the label.
Persistence / Adsorption studies indicate that glyphosate has very low mobility.
Average field half life of glyphosate is 47 days.
Degradability
Acute Toxicity - Fish The following is data for a similar product.
LC50 (96 hr) for trout is >1000 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48hr) is 600 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Other The following data is for the active ingredient, glyphosate.
Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for bobwhite quail is >3850 mg/kg
Organisms
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >100 碌g/bee.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a need
to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemCollect).
Container Disposal Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the container
for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and dispose of in
landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMuster symbol, triple
rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container for
collection in the program.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment. Replace
cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
It is good practice to separate this product from food, food related materials,
animal feedstuffs, seed or fertilisers during transport.
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : November 2004 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. NU0CP
Product Name : CREDIT Broadhectare Herbicide
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Storage and Transport Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule S5
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions Highlighted The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information. The MSDS is now
issued in a 16 header format.
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