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Date of Issue: April 2006
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: AXIAL 100 EC Selective herbicide
Other Names: Product code: A12303C
Recommended Use: For the control of key grass weeds in Barley and Wheat
Company Details: Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited
ABN 33 002 933 717
Address: Level 1, 2-4 Lyon Park Road
NORTH RYDE NSW 2113
AUSTRALIA
Telephone Number: (02) 8876 8444
Emergency Telephone Number: 24 hours - 1800 033 111
Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia
Hazard Classification:
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Risk Phrases:
R65 Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
鈥?
Safety Phrases:
Section 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE
Pinoxaden / Cloquintocet-mexyl
Chemical Identity of Pure Substance:
NOA 407855 / CGA 185072
Synonym:
243973-20-8 / 99607-70-2
CAS Number:
MIXTURE
Chemical Identity of Ingredients CAS No Proportion
(% w/v)
Pinoxaden 243973-20-8 10
Cloquintocet-mexyl 99607-70-2 2.5
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol 97-99-4 30鈥?60
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), highly aromatic 64742-94-5 30鈥?60
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous - to 100
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or
Description of Necessary
Poisons Information Centre on 131 126.
First Aid Measures:
Have the product label or SDS with you when calling or going for
treatment.
If swallowed seek medical advice immediately.
Ingestion:
DO NOT induce vomiting
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
Eye contact:
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contact lenses. Immediate medical attention is
required
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Skin contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin
irritation persists, call a doctor. Wash
contaminated clothing before re-use
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or
Inhalation:
stopped, administer artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm and at rest. Call a doctor or Poison
Information Centre immediately
No cases of human poisoning are on record. Poisoning symptoms
Poisoning Symptoms:
observed for laboratory animals were non-specific
There is no specific antidote available. Treat symptomatically
Medical Advice:
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Small fires
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or
carbon dioxide
Large fires
Use alcohol-resistant foam water spray
DO NOT use a solid water stream as it may scatter and
spread fire
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray
As the product contains combustible organic components,
Hazards from Combustion
fire
Products:
will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous
products of combustion (see Section 10). Exposure to
decomposition products may be a hazard to health.
DO NOT allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or
water courses
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Protective Precautions
and Equipment for Fire Fighters:
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Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to
Emergency Procedures:
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways
Methods and Materials for Procedure for spill
(1) Keep all bystanders away
Containment and Clean Up:
(2) Wear goggles, half face-piece respirator with combined dust
and vapour cartridge, full length clothing and PVC gloves.
(3) Re-position any leaking containers so as to minimise further
leakage
(4) Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (eg sand or
soil)
(5) Shovel the absorbed spill into drums
(6) Disposal of the absorbed material will depend upon the
extent of the spill
鈥? For quantities up to 50 L of product bury in a secure
landfill site
鈥? For quantities greater than 50 L 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 spill area using hydrated lime
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with
Precautions for Safe Handling:
eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale vapour. When opening the
container and preparing spray wear:
鈥? cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist
鈥? a washable hat
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves
鈥? goggles
鈥? disposable fume mask covering mouth and nose
If product on skin, immediately wash the area with soap and
water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
After each day's use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated
clothing.
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated
Conditions for Safe Storage:
area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
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Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
No exposure standards allocated
National Exposure Standards:
10 mg/m3
Cloquintocet-mexyl
Syngenta Exposure Standards:
100 mg/m3
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), highly aromatic
(8 hour time weighted average)
No biological limit allocated
Biological Limit Values:
DO NOT use human flaggers/markers unless they are
Engineering Controls:
protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs.
Will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with
Personal Protective Equipment:
eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale vapour. When opening the
container and preparing spray wear:
鈥? cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist
鈥? a washable hat
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves
鈥? goggles
鈥? disposable fume mask covering mouth and nose
If product on skin, immediately wash the area with soap and
water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
After each day's use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated
clothing.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, yellow to Not available
Appearance: Boiling Point/Range:
orange liquid
Aromatic Not available
Odour: Freezing/Melting Point:
3-7 at 1% w/v Miscible in water
pH: Solubility:
1.03 g/mL at 20oC
Not available
Vapour Pressure: Specific Gravity or
Density:
8.34 mPa.s at 20oC
Not available
Vapour Density: Viscosity, dynamic:
4.41 mPa.s at 40oC
36.6 mN/m at 25oC
Surface tension:
79oC at 1001 mbar Not explosive
Flash Point: Explosive Properties:
Not available Not oxidising
Upper and Lower Oxidising Properties:
Flammable (Explosive)
Combustible C1
Combustibility:
Limits in Air:
Not available Not corrosive
Ignition Temperature: Corrosiveness:
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Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Incompatible Materials: None known
Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and
Hazardous Decomposition
irritant vapours
Products:
None known
Hazardous Reactions:
Hazardous polymerisation does not occur
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects from Likely Routes of Exposure:
Acute: Oral toxicity: Low toxicity
LD50 = 3,129 mg/kg (female rat)
Dermal toxicity: Low toxicity
LD50 = >2,000 mg/kg (male and female rat)
Inhalation: Low toxicity
LC50 (4 hours) = >5 mg/L (male and female rat)
Skin irritation: Moderate irritant (rabbit)
Eye irritation: Moderate irritant (rabbit)
Sensitisation: Not sensitising (guinea pig)
Pinoxaden technical has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test-
Chronic
tube systems. No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic or reproductive
:
effects was obtained.
Cloquintocet-mexyl technical has been extensively tested and no evidence of
mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic, or reproductive effects was obtained.
The aromatic hydrocarbon mixture may cause central nervous system depression and
narcosis.
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Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and green algae
LC50 (96 hours) = 5.6 mg/L Rainbow Trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
EC50 (48 hours static) = 3.2 mg/L Water Flea
(Daphnia magna)
EBC50 (72 hours) = 4.6 mg/L Green Algae
(Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata)
EC50 (72 hours) = 9.7 mg/L Green Algae
(Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata)
Moderately toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates
Cloquintocet-mexyl is not persistent in soil or water
Persistence and Degradability:
Pinoxaden is not persistent in soil or water
Cloquintocet-mexyl is immobile in soil
Mobility
Pinoxaden has medium mobility in soil
Cloquintocet-mexyl and pinoxaden are rapidly hydrolysed to
Environmental Fate (Exposure):
primary metabolites that degrade by photolysis and microbial
activity leading to mineralisation
Cloquintocet-mexyl does not bioaccumulate
Bioaccumulative Potential:
Pinoxaden has low potential for bioaccumulation
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before
Disposal Methods and Containers:
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.
Not applicable
Special Precautions for Landfill or
Incineration:
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LAND TRANSPORT
ADG Not a dangerous good in Australia
None allocated None allocated
UN Number: Packing Group:
None allocated None allocated
UN Proper Shipping Special Precautions
Name: for User:
None allocated None allocated
Class: Hazchem Code:
None allocated
Subsidiary Risk:
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SEA TRANSPORT
IMDG
3082 III
UN Number: Packing Group:
Environmentally None
UN Proper Shipping Special Precautions
Hazardous Substance,
Name: for User:
Liquid, N.O.S. (solvent
naphtha)
9 None allocated
Class: Hazchem Code:
None allocated Marine pollutant
Subsidiary Risk: Marine Pollutant:
AIR TRANSPORT
ICAO / IATA
3082 III
UN Number: Packing Group:
Environmentally None
UN Proper Shipping Special Precautions
Hazardous Substance,
Name: for User:
Liquid, N.O.S. (solvent
naphtha)
9 None allocated
Class: Hazchem Code:
None allocated
Subsidiary Risk:
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
59024
APVMA Product Number:
S5
Poisons Schedule (SUSDP):
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation or last revision: April 2006
Source of Data: The information provided in this SDS is sourced from Syngenta internal studies
which have been conducted according to Regulatory requirements including OECD and CIPAC
Guidelines and EC Directives. A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data
for the active ingredients of this product has been submitted to the government health and
environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and environmental
scientists.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must, therefore, be used in
accordance with the container label directions
CONTACT POINT: Regulatory Affairs Manager, Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited
(02) 8876 8444
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1800 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 SDS 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.
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Date of Issue: March 2006
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
ADIGOR庐 Spray Adjuvant
Product Name:
Other Names: Product code: A12127R
Adjuvant to assist in the performance of AXIAL庐 100 EC
Recommended Use:
Selective Herbicide and other crop protection products
Company Details: Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited
ABN 33 002 933 717
Address: Level 1, 2-4 Lyon Park Road
NORTH RYDE NSW 2113
AUSTRALIA
Telephone Number: (02) 8876 8444
Emergency Telephone Number: 24 hours - 1800 033 111
Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as hazardous according to NOHSC criteria
Hazard Classification:
R43 May cause skin sensitisation by skin contact
Risk Phrases:
鈥?
Safety Phrases:
Section 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE
Methyl esters of canola oil fatty acids
Chemical Identity of Pure Substance:
CA 2205
Synonym:
67762-26-9
CAS Number:
MIXTURE
Chemical Identity of Ingredients CAS No Proportion
(w/v)
Methyl esters of canola oil fatty acids 67762-26-9 440
Ethoxylated alcohols, C16-18 and C18 unsaturated 68920-66-1 / 10 鈥? <30
37335-03-8
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), highly aromatic 64742-94-5 10 鈥? <30
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous to 100
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ADIGOR Spray Adjuvant February 2006
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or
Description of Necessary
Poisons Information Centre on 131 126.
First Aid Measures:
Have the product label or SDS with you when calling or going for
treatment.
General: Remove the affected person from the danger zone
to a well ventilated room or to fresh air, and protect
from undercooling.
Ingestion: Repeatedly administer medicinal charcoal in a
large quantity of water. Note: Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce
vomiting
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with clean water for several minutes
and immediately call a physician
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly
wash the affected parts of the body with soap and
water, including hair and under fingernails
Inhalation: Immediately remove to fresh air
Poisoning symptoms in laboratory animals were non-specific
Poisoning Symptoms:
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically
Medical Advice:
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Dry chemical extinguisher, foam, carbon dioxide or
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
waterspray (do not use direct jet of water)
Combustion products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
Hazards from Combustion
nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide
Products:
Combustion products are toxic and/or irritant. Measures
have to be taken to prevent the contaminated extinguishing
agent from seeping into the ground or from spreading
uncontrollably
Use self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective
Special Protective Precautions
equipment
and Equipment for Fire Fighters:
Section 6: ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES
Pay attention to protective clothing and safety measures
Emergency Procedures:
Soak up with absorptive material such as sand, soil,
Methods and Materials for
diatomaceous earth, etc. Prevent material from spreading, eg by
Containment and Clean Up:
damming in with absorptive material. Collect material in specially
marked, tightly closing containers. Wash away the remainer with
plenty of water and a wetting agent. Spilled product cannot be
used further and must be disposed of. If safe disposal is not
possible, contact the manufacturer, dealer or local representative.
Do not contaminate waters and sewers.
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Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using the product
Precautions for Safe Handling:
wear:
鈥? cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent
clothing)
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves
鈥? goggles
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated
Conditions for Safe Storage:
area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
No exposure standard allocated
National Exposure Standards:
No biological limit allocated
Biological Limit Values:
No special requirements. Product is used outdoors
Engineering Controls:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using the product
Personal Protective Equipment:
wear:
鈥? cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent
clothing)
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves
鈥? goggles
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
> 230oC (1,013.25 hPa)
Light yellow to yellow
Appearance: Boiling
liquid Point/Range:
Solidification point <0oC
None
Odour: Freezing/Melting
Point:
4-8 Not known
pH: Solubility:
(1% in deionised water)
0.91-0.95 g/mL (20oC)
Not known
Vapour Pressure: Specific Gravity or
Density:
Not known Miscible
Vapour Density: Miscibility with
Water:
32.4 mN/m 15.1 mPa.s
Surface Tension: Dynamic Viscosity:
(undiluted, 25oC) (20oC, 10-200 s-1)
31/5 mN/m 8.05 mPa.s
(0.9% in water, 20oC) (40oC, 10-200 s-1)
32.1 mN/m
(0.1% in water, 20oC)
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127oC (766 mmHg) Not explosive
Flash point: Explosive
Not shock sensitive
properties:
Not thermally sensitive
Not known Not oxidising
Upper and Lower Oxidising
Flammable properties:
(Explosive) Limits
Combustible at elevated
Combustibility:
in Air:
temperatures
Not known Not known
Ignition Corrosiveness:
Temperature:
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under standard conditions
Chemical Stability:
None known
Conditions to Avoid:
None known
Incompatible Materials:
Combustion products are toxic and/or irritant. Carbon dioxide,
Hazardous Decomposition
carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide
Products:
None known
Hazardous Reactions:
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects from Likely Routes of Exposure:
Acute: Oral toxicity: Low toxicity following single doses of undiluted product
LD50 = >5,000 mg/kg (female rat)
Dermal toxicity: Low toxicity following skin contact with undiluted product
LD50 = >5,000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin irritation: Non irritant (rabbit)
Eye irritation: Non irritant (rabbit)
Sensitisation: Sensitising (guinea pig)
Not known
Chronic
:
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Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LC50 = 9.6 mL (96 hours, static,
Ecotoxicity: Acute toxicity to fish
Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss)
EbC50 = 0.51 mg/L
Growth inhibition to
ErC50 = 1.22mg/L
algae
(72 hours,
Green algae, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata)
EC50 = 7.1 mg/L (48 hours, static,
Toxicity to aquatic
Water flea, Daphnia magna)
invertebrates
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
Not known
Persistence and
Degradability:
Not known
Mobility
Not known
Environmental Fate
(Exposure):
Not known
Bioaccumulative
Potential:
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before
Disposal Methods and Containers:
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.
Not applicable
Special Precautions for Landfill or
Incineration:
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LAND TRANSPORT Not a dangerous good in Australia
ADG
None allocated None allocated
UN Number: Packing Group:
None allocated None allocated
UN Proper Special Precautions
Shipping Name: for User:
None allocated None allocated
Class: Hazchem Code:
None allocated
Subsidiary Risk:
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SEA TRANSPORT
IMDG
3082 III
UN Number: Packing Group:
Environmentally Hazardous None
UN Proper Special Precautions
Substance, Liquid, N.O.S.
Shipping Name: for User:
(solvent naptha)
9 Not applicable
Class: Hazchem Code:
Not applicable Yes
Subsidiary Risk: Marine Pollutant:
AIR TRANSPORT
ICAO / IATA
3082 III
UN Number: Packing Group:
Environmentally Hazardous None
UN Proper Special Precautions
Substance, Liquid, N.O.S.
Shipping Name: for User:
(solvent naptha)
9 Not applicable
Class: Hazchem Code:
Not applicable
Subsidiary Risk:
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
60114
APVMA Product Number:
Exempt
Poisons Schedule (SUSDP):
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation or last revision: March 2006
Source of Data: The information provided in this SDS is sourced from Syngenta internal studies
which have been conducted according to Regulatory requirements including OECD and CIPAC
Guidelines and EC Directives. A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data
for the active ingredients of this product has been submitted to the government health and
environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and environmental
scientists.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must, therefore, be used in
accordance with the container label directions
CONTACT POINT: Regulatory Affairs Manager, Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited
(02) 8876 8444
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1800 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 SDS 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.
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Registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company
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