Material Safety Data Sheet A09306/03
Product Name FOLIMAT 800 INSECTICIDE SPRAY
Statement of Hazardous Nature
Hazardous according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
Company Address: Bayer Australia Limited Emergency Phone 1800 033 111
875 Pacific Highway (24 Hrs Toll Free)
PYMBLE NSW 2073 Phone (02) 9391-6000
Identification
Product Name FOLIMAT 800 INSECTICIDE SPRAY
1/4/1998
Issued Supersedes
3W
UN No Hazardous? Hazchem
3017 Yes
DG Class 6.1 Poison Schedule S7 Prod. Code 68988
Sub Risk 3 Packing Group III 6C1
EPG No
Agricultural insecticide for the control of insect pests as specified on the product label.
Uses
Product Descriptor: FOLIMAT 800
Proper Shipping Name:
ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE (omethoate)
Chemical Characterisation: 800 g/L omethoate
O,O-dimethyl-S-(N-methyl-carbamoylmethyl)-phosphorothioate
Chemical Group: organophosphate
Physical Description/Properties
Form: soluble liquid
Colour: light brown
Odour: aromatic
Density (kg/L): approx. 1.19 at 20 degrees C
Vapour Pressure: 0.3x10Exp-4 mm Hg (active constituent) at 20 degrees C
Viscosity: not established
Solubility in Water: soluble
pH Value: not established
6
Flash Point (closed cup): >45 degrees C
Ingredients
Chemical CAS No. Proportion
800 g/L
Omethoate 113-02-6
Med
Solvent
Proportion (% weight/weight): Med = 10-29%
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Health Hazards
Health Effects
No adverse health effects are expected if this product is used in accordance with the
label. Most cases of organophosphate poisoning result from skin absorption due to
inadequate protection during mixing/pouring or application. Organophosphates act by
inhibiting acetycholinesterase. Some symptoms of overexposure that can arise if the
product is mishandled are:
Mild: headache, blurred vision, weakness, giddiness, sweating, mild chest pain, nausea
and vomiting.
Severe: cyanosis, muscular twitching, spasms, miosis and respiratory paralysis. These
symptoms commence from one to three hours after excessive exposure.
Acute: very dangerous, particularly the concentrate
Chronic: Animal studies have shown no evidence of oncogenic effect, no evidence of
carcinogenic effects and no teratogenic potential.
Swallowed
Ingestion of the product may be fatal.
Eye
Mild eye irritant.
Inhaled
Inhalation can lead to poisoning.
First Aid
If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Swallowed
If swallowed, induce vomiting preferably using Ipecac Syrup APF and give one atropine
tablet every 15 minutes until dryness of the mouth occurs.
Skin
If poisoned by skin absorption or through lungs, remove any contaminated clothing, wash
skin thoroughly and give atropine tablets as above. Get to a doctor or hospital
immediately.
Eye
If in eyes, hold eyes open and flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
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Health Hazards (Continued)
Advice to Doctor
Apply basic aid and decontamination procedures. Treat symptomatically and if necessary
apply artificial respiration and administer antidote.
Antidote: Atropine sulfate at 5-10 minute intervals until dryness of the mouth occurs. This
will relieve the muscarinic manifestations. Atropine should not be given to a cyanosed
patient. In cases of severe poisoning (respiratory depression or muscle twitching)
administer pralidoxime (preferably less than 48 hours after exposure) to relieve the
nicotinic effects.
Contraindications: Never give patient morphine, theophylline or
theophylline-ethylenediamine. Large amounts of intravenous fluids are generally
contraindicated because of the threat of pulmonary oedema.
Precautions for Use
Exposure Standards
NOHSC exposure standards have not been assigned for the active ingredient nor the
excipients in the formulation.
Engineering Controls
Not applicable.
Personal Protection
Personal Protective Measures:
Product and spray are poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled or swallowed.
Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning effect or may cause allergic
disorders. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not inhale spray mist.
Obtain an emergency supply of atropine tablets 0.6 mg.
Personal Protective Equipment:
When opening the container, preparing and using the spray, wear cotton overalls
buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves, impervious
footwear and full face respirator with combined dust and gas cartridge (canister).
Industrial Hygiene:
If clothing becomes contaminated with product or wet with spray, remove clothing
immediately. If product or spray on skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water.
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 protective
equipment with detergent and water.
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Precautions for Use (Continued)
Flammability
Protection Against Fire:
Product is stable. Avoid strong oxidising agents. Not flammable under normal conditions
of use.
Safe Handling Information
Storage
Keep out of reach of children. Store in the tightly closed original container in a dry, well
ventilated area, as cool as possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Do not store near any material intended for use or consumption by humans or animals.
Transport
Classification according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Road and Rail (ADG Code)
Shipping name:
ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE (omethoate)
Packing group: III UN No: 3017
DG Class: 6.1 Sub Risk: 3 Hazchem: 3W
Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Substances Regulation
This product is subject to the following regulations:
- Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
- State/Territory Storage of Dangerous Goods Regulations
- State/Territory Hazardous Substances Regulations
- Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
Spills
Observe all precautions for use including use of rubber boots or rubber overshoes, when
cleaning up spills. Alert and evacuate all personnel from the immediate area.
Prevent spill from spreading or entering waterways or drains. Take up with absorbent
material such as peat, sawdust or chemical binding agent. Fill material along with any
contaminated soil etc. into sealable containers. Clean affected area with an aqueous
detergent and a small amount of water. Absorb this with hydrated lime and place in a
sealable drum. Spread hydrated lime over the affected area. On completion of clean-up
remove and wash all contaminated clothing and equipment with detergent and water.
Any heavily contaminated clothing should be placed in a plastic garbage bag and placed
in a sealable drum. Do not smoke, eat or drink during clean-up operation.
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Safe Handling Information (Continued)
Disposal
1) After intended use:
Triple or (preferably) pressure rinse container before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray
tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. Break, puncture, crush and bury
rinsed container in a local authority landfill (check local statutory requirements). If not
available, bury the container below 500 mm in a marked disposal pit specifically set up for
this purpose, clear of waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty container and product
should not be burnt.
2) After spill or accident:
Dispose of sealed containers at an approved local waste disposal site
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Dangerous Decomposition or Combustion Products:
Thermal Decomposition:
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
In the event of fire the formation of hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, phosphorus
pentoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides must be anticipated.
Hazardous reactions: none
Extinguishing Media:
water fog (if unavailable fine water spray may be used)
Further Information:
Special firefighting procedures: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Other Information
Information on Toxicity
LD50 oral (ingestion) - rat: 40 mg/kg (Bayer) i.e. toxic
LD50 dermal (skin contact) - rat: 700 mg/kg (Bayer) i.e. harmful
Irritation to the skin/rabbit: non-irritant (Bayer)
Irritation to the mucous membrane/rabbit: slightly irritant (Bayer)
Information on Ecological Effects
Dangerous to bees, do NOT spray any plants in flower while bees are foraging.
Do NOT contaminate ponds, waterways and drains with the product or used container.
Fish toxicity:
LC50: 10 - 100 mg/L (96 h); Goldern orfe (Leuciscus idus) (Bayer)
LC50: 10 - 100 mg/L (96 h); Goldfish (Carassius auratus) (Bayer)
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Contact Point (for non-emergency calls)
Product safety coordinator of Business Group: Crop Protection
Telephone Number: (02) 9391-6000
DISCLAIMER
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to the WORKSAFE/NOHSC Code of Practice.
The data, information and recommendations herein ("information") are represented in good faith and believed
to be correct as of the date hereof.
The purpose of this Material Safety Data Sheet is to describe product in terms of their safety requirements.
Bayer Australia Limited makes no representation of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or
application, or of any other nature with respect to the information or the product to which the information
refers ("the product").
The information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own
determination as to its suitability for their purpose prior to the use of the product.
The physical data shown herein are typical values based on the material tested. These values should not
be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as guaranteed specification for the product
or specific lots thereof.
Due care should be taken to make sure that the use or disposal of this product and/or its packaging is in
compliance with relevant Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
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