AGMIN CHELATES
PTY LTD
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: CUPRICIDE ALGICIDE
SECTION 1 鈥? CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIER: AGMIN CHELATES PTY LTD
ADDRESS: 32 Wattlepark Avenue
MOOLAP VIC 3221
PHONE: (03) 5248 3828
FAX: (03) 5248 1603
EMERGENCY: 0419 306 666
EMAIL: service@agmin.com.au
WEBSITE: www.agmin.com.au
SYNONYM(S):
USE(S): For use as an aquatic/algicide/herbicide in lakes 鈥? potable water reservoirs,
farms, fish and industrial ponds, fish hatcheries, rice paddies, raceways, crop
and non-crop irrigation conveyance systems, ditches, canals and laterals.
SECTION 2 鈥? COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN NO: None Allocated Hazchem Code: None Allocated Pkg Group: None Allocated
DG Class: None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s): None Allocated EPG: None Allocated
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INGREDIENT CONC. CAS NO:
Copper Chelate* 50 - 60 Not Available
Mixed Alkanolamines* 30 鈥? 40 7732-18-5
Water Remainder 7732-18-5
* Components not precisely identified are proprietary or not hazardous.
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SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE: Hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with water. Continue until advised to stop by
the Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Keep patient
calm.
INHALATION: If over exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
SKIN: Gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately wash out mouth with water, and then give
water to drink. Seek medical attention.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5 鈥? FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY: Non flammable. May evolve toxic sulphur oxides when heated to decomposition.
FIRE & EXPLOSION: Non flammable. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases
(sulphur oxides) may be evolved when heated in a fire situation. Remain upwind and
notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use water fog to cool
intact containers and nearby storage areas.
EXTINGUISHING: Non flammable. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways; absorb runoff with
sand or similar.
HAZCHEM: None Allocated.
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILLAGE: If split (bulk), contact emergency services. Wear a face shield, coveralls, PVC /
rubber gloves, apron and boots. Where an inhalation risk exists wear a Type B
(Inorganic and acid gas) respirator. Ventilate and clear area of all unprotected
personnel. Absorb spill with sand or similar non-combustible material, collect and
place in sealable containers for disposal.
SECTION 7 鈥? STORAGE AND HANDLING
STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents (e.g.
hypochlorites), acids, active metals, direct sunlight, heat sources and food stuff.
Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and
sealed when not in use.
HANDLING: Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are
recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal
hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and
smoking in contaminated areas.
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SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Do not inhale vapours. Use in well ventilated areas. In poorly ventilated areas,
mechanical extraction ventilation is recommended.
PPE: Wear splash proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. In a laboratory situation wear a
laboratory coat. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely,
wear coveralls.
SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Blue viscous liquid with SOLUBILITY (WATER): Soluble
ODOUR: Slight ammoniacal odour SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.25
pH: 9.6 % VOLATILES: Not Available
VAPOUR PRESSURE: As Water FLAMMABILITY: Not Flammable
VAPOUR DENSITY: 3.9 FLASH POINT: Not Available
MELTING POINT: Not Applicable UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT: Not Available
BOILING POINT: 103掳C LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT: Not Available
EVAPORATION RATE: < 1 AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 680掳C
SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: In compatible with oxidising agents (e.g. peroxides), acids (e.g. sulphuric acid), active
metals (e.g. aluminium, potassium, magnesium) and heat and ignition sources.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May evolve toxic sulphur oxides when heated to decomposition.
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH HAZARD: Low toxicity 鈥? irritant. This product may only present a hazard with direct eye contact,
prolonged and repeated skin contact or with vapour inhalation at high levels. Chronic
effects are not anticipated.
EYE: Irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain and redness.
INHALATION: Low to moderate irritant. Over exposure may result in mucous membrane irritation of
the nose and throat and coughing. At high levels nausea, dizziness and headache.
Due to the low vapour pressure of this product an inhalation hazard is not anticipated
unless heated or sprayed.
SKIN: Irritant. Prolonged and repeated contact may result in irritation, skin rash and
dermatitis.
INGESTION: Low toxicity. Ingestion may result in nausea and vomiting.
TOXICITY DATA: No LD50 data available for this product.
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SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENT: Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was
prepared. Ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent this product from
entering the environment.
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL: For small amounts absorb with sand, vermiculite or similar and dispose of to an
approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer for additional information if larger
amounts are involved. Prevent contamination of drains and waterways as aquatic life
may be threatened and environmental damage may result.
LEGISLATION: Dispose of in accordance with relevant logical legislation.
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
SHIPPING NAME: None Allocated
UN NO: None Allocated DG CLASS: None Allocated SUBSIDIARY RISKS: None Allocated
PKG GROUP: None Allocated HAZCHEM CODE: None Allocated EPG: None Allocated
SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISON SCHEDULE: A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in
the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS: All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
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SECTION 16 鈥? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to
avoid exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator
selection and training is undertaken. Remember that some respirators may be extremely
uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air powered or air supplied
respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.
EXPOSURE STANDARDS 鈥? TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA) OR WES
(WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARD) (NZ): Exposure standards are established on
the premises of an 8 hour work period of normal intensity, under normal climatic
conditions and where a 16 hour break between shifts exists to enable the body to
eliminate absorbed contaminants. In the following circumstances, exposure standards
must be reduced: strenuous work conditions; hot, humid climates; high altitude
conditions; extended shifts (which increase the exposure period and shorten the period of
recuperation).
ABBREVIATIONS: mg/m3 鈥? Milligrams per cubic metre
Ppm 鈥? Parts Per Million
TWA/ES 鈥? Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard
CNS 鈥? Central Nervous System
NOS 鈥? Not Otherwise Specified
pH 鈥? relates to hydrogen ion concentration 鈥? this value will relate to a scale of 0 鈥? 14,
where 0 is highly acidic and 14 is highly alkaline
CAS # - Chemical Abstract Service Number 鈥? used to uniquely identify chemical
compounds
M 鈥? moles per litre, a unit of concentration
IARC 鈥? International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is
provided as a guide only. Factors such as method of application, working environment,
quantity used, product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be
considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is made.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several
factors including: frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control
measures; protective equipment used and method of application. Given that it is
impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods
where appropriate. Appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the
time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be
obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While Agmin Chelates Pty Ltd has taken all due care to include accurate and up to date
information in this MSDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or
completeness. As far as lawfully possible, Agmin Chelates Pty Ltd accepts no liability for
any consequences of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
MSDS Date: 01 April 2007
END OF REPORT
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