Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : July 2006 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NU97
Product Name : ENDOSULFAN 350EC Insecticide
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name ENDOSULFAN 350EC Insecticide
Product Code 1125
Product Type Group 2A Insecticide
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/Fax Tel: (03) 9282-1000 Fax: (03) 9282-1001
Number
Recommended Use For the control of Helicoverpa, Rough Bollworm, Potato Moth, Redlegged Earth
Mites, Thrips and other pests as per the directions of use table on the label.
RESTRICTED CHEMICAL PRODUCT -
ONLY TO BE SUPPLIED TO OR USED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON.
A CONDITION OF REGISTRATION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THAT IT WILL ONLY BE SUPPLIED
TO AN AUTHORISED PERSON. TO DO OTHERWISE IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE AGVET
CODE.
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. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
DANGEROUS GOODS.
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods Code.
Risk Phrase(s) R24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
Safety Phrase(s) S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
Other Information Poisons Schedule S7 DANGEROUS POISON
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Liquid Hydrocarbon 646 g/L
Endosulfan 115-29-7 350 g/L
Calcium dodecylbenzene 26264-06-2 0-10 %
sulfonate
Nonoxynol 9016-45-9 0-10 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention immediately.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be given by a trained person.
Apply CPR if there is no breathing and NO pulse.
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.
The above first aid instructions are mandated by the Commonwealth Department of
Health and Aged Care via the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule. These
instructions are suitable for ingestion of spray solution and small amounts of
concentrate; however, if SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS of the concentrate have been
swallowed (more than about 5ml) AND if medical assistance is more than 30
minutes away, the induction of vomiting should be CONSIDERED, preferably based
on MEDICAL ADVICE if a physician can be contacted by phone. All care must be
taken to prevent vomit from being inhaled. Do not give anything by mouth to a
semi-conscious or unconscious person.
Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Seek medical advice, but only after the exposed skin has been thoroughly washed.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice immediately.
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
Onset of symptoms may be delayed by up to 48 hours.
Treatment is aimed at controlling convulsions, coma and respiratory depression.
Cardio-vascular function must be observed.
To control convulsions, use clonazepam IV or diazepam IV or per rectum.
Intravenous barbiturates may also be used. Once convulsions are controlled
further treatment with Phenytoin or Sodium Valporate should be continued as
long as required. Do NOT give fats, oils or milk since these will enhance
absorption from the intestinal tract. If the patient is conscious and a
large quantity of endosulfan has been ingested, not more than 1 hour ago,
perform gastric lavage only after tracheal intubation. This should be
followed by intragastric administration of a large amount of activated
charcoal slurry and a laxative. Opiates, adrenaline and nor-adrenaline
should only be given with extreme caution. Aminophylline, atropine or oily
laxatives should not be administered. Do NOT give stimulants, especially
eninephrine, as they may cause ventricular fibrillation. If vomiting has
occurred watch for solvent causing pulmonary pneumonitis.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Media
Hazards from May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride, oxides of sulphur or phosgene if
Combustion Products involved in fires or exposed to extreme heat.
Speical Protective Breathable air apparatus must be worn when fighting a fire in which this product
is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Hazchem Code 2X
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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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.
On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
If possible, ring 1800 033 498 for specialist advice.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Clean-up Methods - Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
Environmental Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Do NOT spray in high winds.
Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
Handling
chemical or used containers.
All users of this product are required to keep records of sprays in accordance
with specifications found under 'record keeping requirements' in the booklet
attached to the container. Records of sprays are subject to audit by authorised
inspectors.
Conditions for Safe Store in a locked enclosure.
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Storage
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
Other Information Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure The manufacturer of the solvent has recommended an occupational exposure limit
of 100 mg/m3; 17ppm TWA, as total hydrocarbon.
Standards
NOHSC has set the following exposure standard for endosulfan : TLV (TWA) 0.1
mg/m3, STEL -. SK
'SK' notice - absorption through the skin may be a significant source of
exposure. The exposure standard is invalidated if such contact should occur.
Engineering Controls Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Personal Protective When opening the container, preparing the spray and using the prepared spray
wear protective waterproof clothing, elbow-length PVC gloves, water resistant
Equipment
footwear and full-facepiece respirator (or goggles and half facepiece
respirator).
Re-entry period: Do not enter treated area until spray has dried.
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.
Requirements NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or business
must have training in the application of the materials. By 1st September, 2005
Concerning Special
all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Clear, brown liquid
Odour Typical endosulfan odour
Melting Point <0掳C
Boiling Point > 180 潞C
Solubility in Water Forms an emulsion in water.
Specific Gravity 1.082
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Vapour Pressure 1.33 mPa for technical endosulfan @ 25掳C
Volatile Component 60%
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is 4.75 for technical endosulfan
Partition Coefficient
Flash Point 69 潞C
Flammability Combustible
Flammable Limits - 0.9%
Lower
Flammable Limits - 6.0%
Upper
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Will hydrolyse non-violently under alkaline conditions thus losing its
efficacy. Iron will catalyse the reaction.
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation Inhalation of vapours is not likely to be a major concern because of the low
volatility of the solvent present but spray mists are a greater concern due
to endosulfan, and inhalation of spray mist should be avoided.
High vapour concentrations may be irritating to the respiratory tract and may
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, anaesthesia, and other central nervous
system effects.
Ingestion Possible symptoms of exposure include headache, dizziness, loss of coordination,
nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Ingestion of large doses may lead to
unconsiousness and convulsions.
If aspirated into the lung, e.g. from vomiting, the presence of solvent may
result in chemical pneumonitis or other lung damage.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of endosulfan in
harmful amounts.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Eye The concentrate will cause irritation of the eyes.
Chronic Effects Chronic feeding studies in animals do not indicate any cumulative toxicity and
show that the compound is neither a carcinogen nor a teratogen.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 70 mg/kg for technical endosulfan
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) 500 mg/kg for technical endosulfan
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) 0.013 - 0.035 mg/l
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Moderate eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
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Human Effects Endosulfan is a central nervous system stimulant. The liver and the kidney
are the other organs significantly affected by endosulfan.
Poisoning by the endosulfan and other cyclodiene insecticides is more likely
to begin with the sudden onset of convulsions preceeded by vomiting.
Seizures caused by cyclodienes may appear as long as 48 hours after
exposure, and then may recur periodically over several days following the
initial episode. Tonic-clonic convulsions usually are accompanied by
confusion, incoordination, excitability, or, in some instances, coma and
hypotension. Respiratory failure may also occur.
A few deaths, both deliberate and accidental have been recorded due to
endosulfan. In cases of serious poisoning the symptoms commenced with
malaise, vomiting, weakness or confusion, followed by convulsions at a
later stage and then loss of consciousness. For survivors, recovery has
occurred over a few days.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for endosulfan for a human is 0.006
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 0.6 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, September 2005).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Effects on the
Environment
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the containers
which have held this product.
Do not spray in high winds.
Environ. Protection Spray drift should be avoided, read the label for more information.
DO NOT apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that could be
expected to cause spray to drift onto wetlands, natural surface waters,
neighbouring properties or other sensitive areas.
Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (96 hr) for golden orfe is 0.002 mg/l for endosulfan
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48 hr) for daphnia is 0.075 - 0.75 mg/l for endosulfan.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Algae EC50 (72 hr) for green algae 0.56 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - Other The following data is for the active ingredient, endosulfan.
LD50 for mallard ducks is 205 - 245 mg/kg
Organisms
Dangerous to bees.
Should not be applied while bees are actively foraging.
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).
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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.
If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated
collection point.
If not recycling, puncture or shred and bury containers in local authority
landfill.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm 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.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment. Replace
cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number 2996
Proper Shipping ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. - (contains Endosulfan)
Name
DG Class 6.1
Hazchem Code 2X
Packaging Method 3.8.6.1
Packing Group III
Storage and Transport Considered dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
EPG Number 6A1
IERG Number 34
UN Number (Sea 2996
Transport)
IMO Class/Packing Class 6.1; Packing Group III.
Group
IMO Marine Pollutant Marine Pollutant
IMO Proper Shipping ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Contains Endosulfan)
Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule S7
Packaging & DANGEROUS POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Hazard Category Toxic,Irritant
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.
28th July 2006.
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