MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date of Issue: June 21, 2001
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
R20 - Harmful by inhalation.
R36 - Irritating to eyes.
R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.
COMPANY DETAILS:
Company: Aventis CropScience Pty Ltd ABN 87 000 226 022
Address: 391 鈥? 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123 Australia
Telephone/Facsimile: (03) 9248 6888/(03) 9248 6800
Website Address: www.aventis.com.au
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 033 111 - Orica SH&E Shared Services
IDENTIFICATION
Sertin庐 186 EC Post-Emergence Selective
Product Name:
Herbicide
Other Names: Not applicable
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product Code: TP-AUS008
SAP Product Code: 17241 (20 L)
UN Number: Not applicable
Dangerous Goods Class and Not classified as dangerous goods for transport by road
Subsidiary Risk: or rail
Hazchem Code: Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
EPG: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Cyclohexanedione oxime
Poisons Schedule Number: 5
Use: Agricultural herbicide
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Clear yellow or pale brown oily liquid with negligible
odour
Boiling Point/Melting Point: B.P. 180掳C
Vapour Pressure: No data
Density: 0.93 g/mL at 20掳 C
Flashpoint: 65掳 C (Pensky-Martens closed cup)
Flammability Limits: No data
Solubility in Water: Forms an emulsion
Other Properties:
Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate
Fire point: 76掳 C
pH: 3.0 鈥? 5.0 (1% aqueous solution)
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Ingredients:
Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion g/L:
Sethoxydim [74051-80-2] 186
Hydrocarbon solvent [64742-94-5] 689
Other ingredients (surfactants) (non hazardous) 59
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute:
Swallowed: The product is of low acute oral toxicity in the rat. Symptoms of
poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion.
Eye: Irritating to eyes.
Skin: The product is of low acute dermal toxicity in the rat. May be mildly
irritating to the skin. In animal studies sethoxydim was not a skin
sensitiser.
Inhaled: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Not mutagenic or carcinogenic.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with the hydrocarbon liquid
solvent in this product may result in irritation and dermatitis.
First Aid 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.
Swallowed: Wash out mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass
of water. Keep patient at rest and seek medical advice as above.
Eye: Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes and
obtain medical aid.
Skin: Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with
soap and water. Seek medical aid if at all worried.
Inhaled: If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical
advice if at all worried.
First Aid Facilities: No specific facilities required.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION - continued
Advice to Doctor: Symptoms of poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea,
confusion, and eye irritation.
For local contamination treatment should be symptomatic after
decontamination. In case of skin or eye contamination, treat as
documented under 鈥淔irst Aid鈥?. For systemic poisoning initial
treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
As this product contains a hydrocarbon solvent, care should be taken
to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Small amounts of liquid aspirated
into the respiratory system during ingestion or from vomiting may
cause bronchopneumonia or pulmonary oedema.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards: No exposure standard has been assigned by the National
Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
The manufacturer of the solvent recommends an Occupational
Exposure Limit (OEL) of 100 ppm total hydrocarbons.
Engineering Controls: Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use only in well-
ventilated areas.
Personal Protection: Eyes: Wear face shield or goggles.
Clothing: Wear cotton overalls buttoned to neck and wrist, and a
washable hat.
Gloves: Wear elbow-length PVC gloves.
Respiratory: Do not breathe vapour. Use an organic chemical
cartridge respirator when working in poorly ventilated
areas.
Other: 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 or
goggles and contaminated clothing.
Flammability: Combustible liquid Class C1 鈥? Flash point between 61 and 150掳 C.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and
Transport:
Corrosivity Hazards: None known.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION 鈥? continued
Handling & Storage Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
Precautions: clothing. Do not smoke while handling. Store in the closed, original
container in a cool, well ventilated, secure area. Do not store for
prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Keep in a dry, low-fire risk area,
away from sources of heat, ignition or electrostatic charges. Keep
away from food, drink and animal feed.
Transport: The product is not classified as Dangerous Goods under the Australian
Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Spills and Disposal:
Spillage or Leak Shut off or remove any sources of ignition. DO NOT smoke. Avoid
Procedures: contact with the spilled material or contaminated surfaces. When
dealing with spills wear personal protective clothing and equipment
as described in the PERSONAL PROTECTION section above. Prevent
spilled material from entering drains or watercourses. Contain spill
and absorb with earth, sand, clay, or other absorbent material, collect
and store in properly labelled drums for safe disposal. Loosely seal
drums. Deal with all spillages immediately. If contamination of
drains, streams, watercourses, etc. is unavoidable, warn the local
water authority.
Waste Disposal Triple or (preferably) pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add
Methods: 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. Dispose of waste product via a licensed disposal
contractor to an approved landfill.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry agent, water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet
or alcohol-resistant foam.
Special Fire Fighting This product is a combustible liquid with a flash point of 65掳 C and a
Procedures: fire point of 76掳 C. There is a risk of explosion at temperatures above
60掳 C. Fire fighters should wear full protective gear, including self-
contained breathing apparatus (AS/NZS 1716). Toxic decomposition
products may be produced in a fire. If it can be done safely, remove
intact containers from the fire. Otherwise, use water spray to cool
them. Bund area to prevent contamination of water sources. Dispose
of fire control water or other extinguishing agent and spillage later.
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Reactivity Hazards: The material is stable under normal conditions. Sulphur dioxide,
nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide can be released in a fire.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Animal toxicity data: Oral LD50 (mg/kg) 3047 Species: Rat - female
Oral LD50 (mg/kg) 4216 Species: Rat - male
Dermal LD50 (mg/kg) > 5000 Species: Rat
Inhalation LC50 (mg/L) 4.6 (4 h) Species: Rat
Eye irritation Irritating Species: Rabbit
Skin irritation Mildly irritating Species: Rabbit
Sensitisation Non-sensitising Species: Guinea pig
Environmental / Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) for carp 148 mg/L, for rainbow trout 30 mg/L
Ecological Effects Daphnia toxicity: EC50 (48 h) for Daphnia carinata 120 mg/L
(sethoxydim): Bird toxicity: Acute oral LD50 for Japanese quail > 5000 mg/kg
Other:
IC50 (72 h) algae 212 mg/L
Low toxicity to bees.
Ready/inherent biodegradability (28 d) sethoxydim < 70%
DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with this product
or the used container.
Special Precautions / None
Comments:
Data Sources / Aventis CropScience product safety data and published data
References:
CONTACT POINT:
Emergency Contact Number: 1800 033 111 (Orica SH&E Shared Services)
Development Manager: (03) 9248 6888
This MSDS summarizes 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.
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.
Sertin庐 is a Registered Trademark of Aventis.
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