MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Baytex 550 Insecticide
Date of Issue: September 30, 2002
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND SUPPLIER
Baytex 550 Insecticide
Product name:
Other names: None
Product code: EXP81143A
Recommended Insecticide for pest control use
use:
Supplier: Bayer Environmental Science 鈥? A Business Group of
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd ABN 87 000 226 022
Address: 391 - 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123, Australia
Telephone: (03) 9248 6888
Facsimile: (03) 9248 6800
Website: www.bayercropscience.com.au
Contact: Technical Manager (03) 9248 6854
Emergency
Telephone 1800 033 111 鈥? Orica SH&E Shared Services
Number:
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - DANGEROUS GOOD
May irritate skin. Flammable
Hazard
designation: Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Risk phrases: R25 Toxic if swallowed
R21 Harmful in contact with skin
R10 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
Safety phrases: Not applicable
ADG
classification: 6.1 Subsidiary risk 3
SUSDP
classification: Schedule 6 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and
Poisons)
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: CAS Number: Concentration (g/L):
Fenthion 55-38-9 550
Emulsifiers Medium
Perfume Low
Xylene 1330-20-7 334
Proportion (%w/w): Low = 1-9%; Med = 10-29%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre
(telephone 13 11 26), and follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data Sheet
to a doctor.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove patient to fresh air. Keep rested and warm.
Skin contact: 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 quickly.
Eye contact: If in eyes, hold eyes open and flood with water for at least 15
minutes and see a doctor.
Ingestion: If swallowed give one atropine tablet every 5 minutes until dryness
of the mouth occurs.
First Aid Facilities: Provide washing facilities in the workplace.
Symptoms: 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.
Medical Apply basic aid and decontamination procedures. Treat
attention: 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 effects. Atropine
should not be given to a cyanosed patient.
In cases of severe poisoning (respiratory depression and muscle
twitching) administer pralidoxime (preferably less than 48 hours after
exposure) to relieve the nicotinic effects.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing
media: Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder
Hazards from
combustion If involved in a fire: sulphur dioxide, phosphorus pentoxide may be
products: emitted.
Precautions for Fight fire in the early stages if safe to do so. Wear respiratory
fire fighters: protection.
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Well ventilated areas: wear full face mask with combination filter
eg., ABEK-P2 (offers no protection from carbon monoxide).
Enclosed premises: wear respirator with independent air supply.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Prevent spillage from spreading or entering waterways and underground drains. Work
from up-wind side of spill. Stop leaks if possible. Take up with absorbent material such
as sawdust, peat 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 cleanup remove and
wash all protective clothing and equipment with detergent and water.
Do not smoke, drink or eat during clean-up procedure.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Product is poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled or
swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray
mist. When preparing the spray wear elbow-length PVC gloves and
face shield. If product on skin immediately wash with soap and
water.
Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Do not inhale spray mist.
Clean working clothes and protective equipment with soap and
water.
If product is on skin immediately wash 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 gloves, face shield and contaminated
clothing.
Storage: Keep out of reach of children.
Store away from food, drink or animal feeding stuffs.
Store below 30 degrees C. Keep away from heat or moisture.
Store in the closed, original container in a well ventilated area as
cool as possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct
sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Fenthion - TWA 0.2 mg/cu metre (ACGIH)
standards:
Xylene - TWA 350 mg/cu metre (80 ppm) (NOHSC)
STEL 655 mg/cu metre (150 ppm) (NOHSC)
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Engineering No engineering controls are required for the normal use of this
controls: product according to label.
Personal
Protective When using the product wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face
Equipment: shield.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear brownish emulsifiable concentrate (liquid)
Odour: Typical of the solvent
Vapour pressure: 0.00004 mbar at 20 degrees C (active constituent)
Vapour density: Not available
Boiling point: Not available
Freezing/melting
point: Not available
Solubility: Emulsifiable
Density: 1.060 kg/litre
pH: Not relevant
Flash Point: PM DIN 51758: >28 degrees C
Flammability
(explosive) limits: Not available
Auto-ignition
temperature: Not available
Octanol/water
partition
coefficient: Not available
Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Product is Stable
stability:
Hazardous
polymerisation: None
Conditions to
avoid: Keep away from heat or moisture.
Incompatible
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materials: Avoid strong oxidants
Hazardous
decomposition
products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen and compounds of chlorine may be
given off when exposed to extreme heat or fire.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
No adverse 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 preparation or use.
Organophosphates act by inhibiting cholinesterase.
Inhalation: Not available
Skin contact: Can be absorbed through skin; may irritate the skin.
Eye contact: May irritate the eyes.
Ingestion: Ingestion of the product can lead to poisoning.
Other: None
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No data available for the product.
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA 鈥? PRODUCT:
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA 鈥? INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS:
Acute:
Oral toxicity: LD50 Oral (ingestion) - rat 215 mg/kg (Fenthion)
Dermal toxicity: LD50 Dermal (skin contact) - rat 1,600 mg/kg (Fenthion)
Inhalation Not available
toxicity:
Skin irritation: Not available
Eye irritation: Not available
Sensitisation: Not available
Chronic: Animal studies show no evidence of carcinogenic or teratogenic
potential
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT feed treated seed or otherwise expose to wildlife or domestic birds. DO NOT
contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways with the chemical, used containers, treated
seed or bags which have held treated seed.
Fish toxicity: Oysters LC50 0.6 ppm
Blue crab LC50 0.006 ppm
White mullet LC50 1.7 ppm
Daphnia toxicity: Not available
Toxicity to algae: Not available
Bird toxicity: Mallards LD50 5.9 mg/kg
Pheasants LD50 17.8 mg/kg
Pigeons LD50 4.6 mg/kg
Other birds LD50 1.3-26 mg/kg
Bee toxicity: Fenthion is a toxic to bees.
No further information
Other: No data available
Environmental
fate, persistence
and Not available
degradation:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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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. If not available,
bury 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.marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable
vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Dispose
of waste product through a reputable waste contractor. If disposal of unwanted
treated seed is necessary, bury seed below 500 mm in a disposal pit, specifically
marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree
roots.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number: 3017
Proper shipping
name: Organophosphorus Pesticide, Liquid, Toxic, Flammable
Class and
Subsidiary Risk: 6.1
Subsidiary risk 3
Packing Group: III
EPG: Not applicable
Hazchem code: 3W
Marine Pollutant: Very toxic to aquatic animals
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1988
National Registration Authority approval number: 32999
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark
Baytex铮? is a Registered Trademark of Bayer.
information:
Preparation
information: Replaces June 24 1999 edition.
Reason for update: Conversion to16 heading format.
Data sources: Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd product safety data and published data
This MSDS 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
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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.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a
copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request.
END OF MSDS
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