Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name : AGRITONE 750 Selective Herbicide
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name AGRITONE 750 Selective Herbicide
Product Code 0566
Product Type Group I Herbicide
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
Number
Fax:
(03) 9282-1001
Recommended Use For the selective control of broadleaf weeds in cereals, linseed, pastures,
rice, sugar cane and turf as per the Directions for Use table on the label.
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 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classification
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods
Code.
Risk Phrase(s) R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrase(s) S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
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.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
Other Information Poisons Schedule S6
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
MCPA (as present as the 94-74-6 750 g/L
Dimethylamine salt)
Other ingredients Balance
(considered
non-hazardous)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
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.
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Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
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 the Poisons Information Centre
(Australia) on 13 11 26.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media
to suit the burning material.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride or phosgene if involved in fires or
exposed to extreme heat.
Combustion
Products
Special Protective Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this
product is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Specific Hazards Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water
the product is combustible.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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.
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
If large liquid spills occur, attempt to recover as much spilt material from
sumps and bunded areas before absorbing remaining material into vermiculite or
other absorbent.
Environmental This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
desirable vegetation.
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
pesticide or used containers.
Conditions for Safe Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Storage
Do not tamper with the Micro Matic valve or the security seal.
Do contaminate the Envirodrum with water or any other foreign matter.
After each use of the product, please ensure the Micro Matic coupler, delivery
system and hoses are disconnected, triple rinsed with clean water and drained
accordingly.
Tank Cleaning See label for detailed information on cleaning of spray equipment.
Other Information Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible crops or plants
such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, flowers, vines, fruit trees or other
susceptible crop plants may result from direct application or drift.
Sprayed weeds may become more palatable to stock and a higher intake of some
weeds may result in stock poisoning and death from causes such as nitrate
poisoning. Care should be taken especially where capeweed, Paterson's curse
and variegated thistles predominate in the pasture.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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National Exposure No exposure standards have been set for this product or the active
ingredients.
Standards
Engineering Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Controls
Personal Protective When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat,
Equipment
elbow-length rubber gloves and face shield or goggles.
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
Concerning Special
September, 2005 all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Clear, red-brown liquid
Odour Ammonia like odour
Solubility in Water Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity 1.181
Vapour Pressure Negligible
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is -0.71 @pH7 (MCPA acid)
Partition Coefficient
Flash Point None
Flammability Not flammable
Other Information pKa is 3.07 for MCPA
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatible Reaction of the concentrate or spray mix with acids will precipitate solid
MCPA and largely de-activate the product and cause blockages in spray
Materials
equipment.
The addition of a strong alkali such as caustic soda will cause release of
dimethylamine vapour.
Dimethylamine is moderately toxic, LD50 (oral, rat) is 700 mg/kg and a TLV of
10 ppm (TWA) has been set.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS
are followed.
Information
Inhalation The components of the product are of low volatility and no adverse effects are
expected from handling the concentrate.
A moderate hazard exists from inhalation of spray and care should be taken to
avoid inhalation of spray mists.
Ingestion Not a likely route of exposure.
Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not
expected to cause injury.
However, swallowing of large amounts may cause injury.
Ingestion of the concentrate in relatively large amounts can result in
headache, nausea, lethargy, motor weakness and incoordination.
Skin Unless removed immediately, will cause irritation.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of MCPA in
harmful amounts.
Eye The concentrate will cause severe irritation and possible damage unless washed
off immediately.
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Chronic Effects Liver and kidney damage has been noted in laboratory animals that have been
fed excessive doses of MCPA.
Carcinogenicity The weight of the evidence is that MCPA is not carcinogenic.
Acute Toxicity - Oral The following data is for the active ingredient, MCPA dimethylamine salt.
LD50 (rat) 1876 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >1.69 mg/l
Inhalation
Eye Irritation MCPA dimethylamine salt is a severe eye irritant.
Skin Irritation The product is a skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for MCPA for a human is 0.01
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 1.1 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
Mobility Rapid degradation in soil prevents significant downward movement under normal
conditions.
Known Harmful MCPA dimethylamine salt products do not appear to pose any threat to birds.
MCPA dimethylamine salt products do not appear to pose any threat to fish or
Effects on the
other aquatic organisms other than in very high concentrations.
Environment
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the
containers which have held this product.
Environ. Protection Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 50 mg/l for MCPA dimethylamine salt
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48hr) for daphnia is >190 mg/l for MCPA dimethylamine salt.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - LC50 for algae is >392 mg/l.
Algae
Acute Toxicity - Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for bobwhite quail is 270 mg/kg
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >200 碌g/bee.
Other Organisms
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 (ChemClear庐).
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.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment.
Replace cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or
storage.
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
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vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Storage and Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule S6
Packaging & POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Hazard Category Harmful,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 The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
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