HYDRASOIL
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: HydraSoil.
Product Code: OCP 005
UN Number: None allocated.
Dangerous Goods Class: Combustible liquid.
Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poisons Schedule: Not scheduled.
Use
Major Use: Soil wetting agent.
Application: Soil drench, boom spray.
Properties
Appearance: Clear, viscous liquid.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 1.03
鈱? 150
Flashpoint:
Flammability: Non-flammable.
Solubility in Water: Partially soluble in water. Soluble in most
organic solvents.
pH Concentrate: 6-8
Ingredients
Chemical Entity: Blend of surfactants.
Proportion: 100
Health Hazard Information
Health Effects: No adverse health effects expected if the product
is handled in accordance with MSDS sheet.
Acute
Swallowed: May cause irritation of the intestinal tract. .
Eye: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause mild irritation.
Inhaled: Not an inhalation hazard due to low vapour..
Chronic No information.
First Aid
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Remove all material in
the mouth. Give water and seek medical advice.
If patient does vomit, give more water.
Eye: Irrigate continuously with water for 15 minutes.
It is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
Inhaled: Remove victim from exposure.
Spilled on skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected
areas.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
Precautions for Use
Exposure Standards: No value assigned for this specific material by
the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission (Worksafe Australia).
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: Combustible liquid.
Fire Hazards: Not flammable under conditions of use.
Source of Ignition: Do not store with oxidizing agents.
Hazchem Code: Not allocated.
Safe Handling Information
Storage and Transport: Safe to handle.
Clean Up and Spills: Slippery when spilt. Absorb on sawdust or other
suitable material. Sweep up and dispose of in
landfill according to local rules.
Waste Disposal: By burning or disposal in approved landfill. Do not
contaminate any streams, lakes or ponds. Rags soaked
with the liquid should be burnt. Spontaneous
combustion of rags could occur.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Combustible liquid. Fire fighters are to wear self-
contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure
to vapour or products of combustion.
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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