ECO-OIL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: January 2001
Statement of Hazardous Nature:
鈥淣ot classified as hazardous according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission鈥?
Company Details
Issued by: Organic Crop Protectants Pty Ltd
42 Halloran St, Lilyfield NSW 2040
Australia.
ABN: 60 003 149 719
Telephone: (02) 9810 4566
Emergency Telephone: (02) 9498 1677
Fax Number: (02) 9810 4674
Identification
Product Name: Eco-Oil
Formulation: Mixture of edible vegetable oils and specific essential oil
fractions.
Product Code: OCP 007
UN Number: 鈥渘one issued鈥?
Dangerous Goods Class: As for edible vegetable oils.
Hazchem Code: As for edible vegetable oils.
Poisons Schedule: Exempt.
Use
Major Use: A vegetable oil based product for controlling aphids,
mites, thrips and mealy bugs etc.
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Application: May be used with boom spray, aerial spray, misting
machine, hand gun or knapsack spray.
Properties
Appearance: An amber coloured, free flowing oil.
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes).
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable.
Specific Gravity: 0.92
Flashpoint: 300-330掳C open cup, minimum 150掳C close cup.
Flammability: Non-flammable.
Solubility in Water: Disperses readily in water to form an emulsion.
Settles out on standing.
Ingredients
Chemical Entity: Vegetable oil, polyethoxylated oil, botanical essential
oils.
Proportion: Edible vegetable oil - greater than 60%.
Botanical essential oils - less than 2%.
Health Hazard Information
Health Effects: For short term exposure by all routes Eco-Oil
is considered to be practically non-harmful.
Acute
Swallowed: Low toxicity estimated. .
Eye: May cause some temporary irritation.
Skin: Non-sensitivity in test animals.
Inhaled: Inhalation of mists may cause mild irritation.
Chronic No information.
First Aid
Swallowed: Give water or milk to drink and induce vomiting.
Use fingers in the throat or Ipecac syrup. Seek medical
assistance.
Eye: Irrigate continuously with water for 15 minutes.
It is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
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Inhaled: Remove victim from exposure.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
Precautions for Use
Exposure Standards: No information available.
Personal Protection:
Respirator: Use half face respirator suitable for organic
mists.
Glove Type: PVC or rubber gloves.
Eye Protection: Industrial safety glasses.
Clothing: Wear normal industrial clothing.
Flammability:
Fire Hazards: Not flammable under conditions or use. Will burn
if ignited.
Source of Ignition: Do not store with oxidising agents.
Hazchem Code: Not allocated.
Safe Handling Information
Storage and Transport: Safe to handle. Transport as per edible vegetable oils.
Clean Up and Spills: Absorb on sawdust or other suitable material.
Sweep up and dispose of in landfill according
to local rules. For small spills - wash area with water.
Waste Disposal: By burning or disposal in approved landfill, or dispose
of in accordance with statutory requirements for non-
hazardous waste material. Do not contaminate any
streams, lakes or ponds.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Not dangerous. Fire fighting media - use water spray,
dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Chemical Reactivity: Avoid strong oxidising agents such as chlorine and
organic peroxides.
Contact Points
Contact: Dr D V Clark
Phone: (02) 9810 4566 (work)
(02) 9498 1677 (home)
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The MSDS has been developed according to the WORKSAFE Australia / NDHSC Code of
Practice.
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