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Date of Issue: November, 2001
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS:
Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited Telephone No.: (02) 9688 0444
ABN 33 002 933 717 24 Hours Emergency No.: 1 800 033 111
140-150 Bungaree Rd.,
PENDLE HILL, NSW, 2145
IDENTIFICATION
Flowable GESATOP餂? 600 SC Liquid Herbicide
PRODUCT NAME:
Formulation type: Dangerous Goods Class/
suspension concentrate
and Subsidiary Risk (ADG):
(ie flowable aqueous suspension) none allocated
Active Ingredient: Hazchem Code:
simazine none allocated
Product Code No.: Packing Group:
R-476/84/1 none allocated
Chemical type: Poisons Schedule:
Triazine exempt
UN Number: none allocated
USE: Herbicide for the control of weeds in orchards, vineyards, asparagus, field lupins, berry fruits, gladioli,
hops, almonds and non-agricultural situations, in certain states as specified in the Directions for Use
table on the container label leaflet.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: Flash Point: >61掳C (closed cup)
Olive green flowable suspension
Non-specific Non-flammable
Odour: Flammability:
Suspensible
Vapour pressure: Behaviour in water:
< 0.81 mPa (20掳C)
Specific gravity (H2O=1) 1.17-1.19 (20掳C)
OTHER PROPERTIES
Non-explosive Non-oxidising
Explosive properties: Oxidising properties:
Not available Non-corrosive
Ignition temperature: Corrosiveness:
Non-sensitive Non-combustible
Thermal sensitivity: Combustibility:
Not self-heating Non-volatile
Self-heating properties: Volatility:
400-800 mPa x s 6.5-8.5
Viscosity: pH (1% aqueous):
INGREDIENTS
CAS No. Content (%w/v)
simazine (technical grade) >60
to give simazine [122-34-1] 60
alkylene glycol <10
triethanolamine salt alkylbenzene sulphonate <10
fatty acid methyl tauride, sodium salt <10
other ingredients determined not to be hazardous 30-<50
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE
Toxicity - This product is slightly hazardous (WHO Class III)
Swallowed: LOW TOXICITY
Tests on rats indicate a low toxicity following single doses of undiluted similar
product containing 500 g/L simizine.
(LD50 = approx. 7080 mg/kg)
Dermal LOW TOXICITY
absorption: Tests on rats indicate a low toxicity due to skin contact with undiluted similar product
containing 500 g/L simizine.
(LD50 >2150 mg/kg)
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Inhaled: LOW TOXICITY
Tests on rats indicate a low toxicity due to inhalation of undiluted similar product
containing 500 g/L simizine.
(LC50 (4 h) >946 mg/m鲁)
Irritation (based on studies with rabbits)
Eye: NON-RRITANT
Skin: NON-IRRITANT
Sensitisation
Skin: Simazine technical did not induce a sensitisation reaction in guinea pigs.
Poisoning symptoms:
No case of human poisoning due to this product is on record. The poisoning symptoms observed for
laboratory mammals were non-specific.
CHRONIC (Active Ingredients)
Simazine technical has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test-tube systems. No
evidence of mutagenic, teratogenic or reproductive effects was obtained. After chronic oral administration an
increased incidence of mammary tumours was observed in female rats fed high doses. The relevance to
humans of the mammary tumour findings is heavily doubted.
FIRST AID
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Eye: Flush with large quantities of clean tap water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhaled: Move affected person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
No specific antidote exists. Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
No exposure standards have been set for the components of this product.
Exposure Potential - Swallowing is unlikely under normal conditions of usage. Significant skin uptake does
not occur. Inhalation is a possible route of exposure. This product is diluted with water prior to use as a spray.
This diluted form is less toxic by all routes of exposure.
Re-entry Period - Do not enter treated areas until the spray has dried.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
No special requirements. Product is used outdoors.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. Wash hands after use.
FLAMMABILITY
This product is NON-FLAMMABLE and non-combustible.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store in tightly sealed original containers in a dry secure place away from fertilisers, seed, feed and food. Store
out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children, unauthorised persons and animals.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to:
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways.
Procedure for spill:
(1) Keep all bystanders away.
(2) Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves.
(3) Reposition any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage.
(4) Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (e.g. sand or soil).
(5) Shovel the absorbed material into drums.
(6) Disposal of the absorbed material will depend upon the extent of the spill.
鈥? For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50L seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number
below) before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established.
(7) Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water
practicable.
Dispose of empty, used containers by:
Refillable containers (eg. 200L drum)
Empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to point of supply for refill or storage.
Other containers
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 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.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
This product is non-flammable, non-explosive and non-combustible. Extinguish warehouse and factory fires
using fine-water spray or foam. Do not allow fire-water to enter drains.
OTHER INFORMATION
Simazine technical is practically non-toxic to fish, birds and bees.
Simazine technical is probably degraded by microorganisms.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must therefore be used in accordance with the container label directions.
A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has been submitted
to the Federal health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and environmental scientists.
CONTACT POINT: Regulatory Affairs Manager - Crop Protection - (02) 9688 0444
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1 800 033 111
This Material Safety Data Sheet summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to
safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how
the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this
company.
餂? Registered Trade Mark of a Syngenta Group Company.
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