SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC Directive 2001/58/EC
Bayer CropScience
RONSTAR LIQUID
Version 2 GB
102000002198
Revision Date 16.01.2003
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name : RONSTAR LIQUID
Product code : AE F082671 00 EC25 A2
Product code : EXP03044E
Specification : 19269
Usage : herbicide
Company : Bayer CropScience Limited
Hauxton
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB2 5HU
United Kingdom
Telephone : +44(0)1223 870312
Telefax : +44(0)1223 872142
Emergency telephone : 0800-220876 ( UK only )
number
+44(0)1223-870312
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Emulsifiable concentrate (EC), contains:
Oxadiazon 250 g/l
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Symbol(s): R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
Oxadiazon 19666-30-9 N R50/53 25.40
Calcium alkylarylsulfonate Xi R36/38 > 1.00 - < 5.00
Iso-butanol 78-83-1 Xi R10 > 1.00 - < 5.00
R37/38
R41
R67
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 Xn R10 > 5.00 - < 25.00
R20
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), Xn, N R65 > 25.00 - < 50.00
heavy arom. R66
R67
R51/53
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Risk advice to man and the environment
Flammable.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and
dispose of safely.
Inhalation : Move the patient to fresh air and keep at rest. If symptoms
persist, call a physician.
Skin contact : Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Seek
medical aid if at all worried.
Eye contact : In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Keep at
rest. Obtain medical attention.
Notes to physician
Symptoms : Local:, May cause skin and eye irritation.
Symptoms : Systemic:, To date no symptoms are known.
Risks : Risk of product entering the lungs on vomiting after ingestion.
Treatment : Local treatment:
Initial treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
Treatment : Systemic treatment:
Initial treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing : water spray
media alcohol-resistant foam
dry powder
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Extinguishing media which : high volume water jet
must not be used for safety
reasons
Specific hazards during fire : In case of fire the evolution of dangerous gases is possible.
fighting
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Special protective : In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if
necessary.
Further information : Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise cool
containers with water in order to avoid pressure being built up
due to heat.
Whenever possible, contain fire-fighting water by bunding area
with sand or earth.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.
Environmental precautions : Keep people and animals away.
Do not discharge into the drains/surface water/groundwater.
If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local
water company immediately.
If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the
Environment Agency (emergency telephone number 0800
807060).
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid
binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Transfer collected material to heavy duty plastic drums and
keep safe for disposal.
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water
and detergents, observing environmental regulations
Additional advice : Information regarding safe handling, see section 7.
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see
section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.
Check also for any local site procedures.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling : No specific precautions required when handling unopened
packs/containers; follow relevant manual handling advice.
Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust
ventilation if necessary).
Advice on protection : The product is flammable.
against fire and explosion Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
Storage
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Requirements for storage : Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
areas and containers Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
Further information on : Keep away from direct sunlight.
storage conditions Protect against frost.
Advice on common storage : Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Storage temperature : 0 - 30 掳C
Suitable materials : Keep in original packaging, tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 as
amended). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal protective equipment
wherever practicable.
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Control parameters Update Basis
Iso-butanol 78-83-1 154 mg/m3 (TWA) 2001 EH40 OES
231 mg/m3 (STEL) 2001 EH40 OES
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 102 mg/m3 (TWA) 2001 EH40 OES
408 mg/m3 (STEL) 2001 EH40 OES
40.8 mg/m3 (TWA) 05 2001 EU ELV
81.6 mg/m3 (STEL) 05 2001 EU ELV
Additional advice : Observe: Exposure Limits In Air, Gp3 200mg/m鲁/50ppm.
(aromatic-rich hydrocarbon mixes with > 25% aromatics TRGS
901, No. 72)
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : Short term: filter apparatus, Filter A
Hand protection : Chemical resistant gloves
PVC gloves
nitrile gloves
Eye protection : Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection : Light protective clothing, PVC
PVC boots
Hygiene measures : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Remove soiled clothing immediately.
Remove soaked clothing immediately.
Clean hands and face at work intervals and after work.
Work in an adequately ventilated room.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form : Liquid
Colour : brown, clear
Odour : characteristic
Safety data
Flash point : 55 掳C
Method: closed cup
Ignition temperature : > 450 掳C
Note: The data relate to the solvent
Autoignition temperature : 430 掳C
Upper explosion limit : 7.00 %(V)
Note:The data relate to the solvent
Lower explosion limit : 0.8 %(V)
Note:The data relate to the solvent
Vapour pressure : 0.3 hPa at 20 掳C
Note: The data relate to the solvent
Relative vapour density : 1.00
Density : ca. 0.99 g/cm3 at 20 掳C
Water solubility : Note: Miscible
: log Pow: 5.33
Partition coefficient (n-
octanol/water) Note: The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient
oxadiazon.
Viscosity, kinematic : 2.89 mm2/s at 40 掳C
Surface tension : 22 mN/m at 40 掳C
Other information : The product is flammable.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Note: Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid : None
Hazardous reactions : No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according
to prescribed instructions.
Note: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (rat) > 2,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (rat) > 5.04 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (rat) > 2,000 mg/kg
Skin irritation : rabbit
Result: Irritating to skin.
Eye irritation : rabbit
Result: Irritating to eyes.
Sensitization : Buehler Test guinea pig
Result: non-sensitizing
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Bioaccumulation : Bluegill sunfish
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 1,111
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
ingredient oxadiazon.
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish : LC50: 1.5 mg/l
Cyprinodon variegatus (sheepshead minnow)
Exposure time: 96 h
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
ingredient oxadiazon.
Toxicity to fish : LC50: 1.2 mg/l
Bluegill sunfish
Exposure time: 96 h
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
ingredient oxadiazon.
Toxicity to fish : LC50: 1.2 mg/l
Rainbow trout
Exposure time: 96 h
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
ingredient oxadiazon.
Toxicity to daphnia : EC50: > 2.4 mg/l
Water flea (Daphnia magna)
Exposure time: 48 h
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
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ingredient oxadiazon.
Toxicity to algae : EC50: 0.028 mg/l
Algae
Exposure time: 72 h
Toxicity to other organisms : LD50: > 2,150 mg/kg
Bobwhite quail
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
ingredient oxadiazon.
Toxicity to other organisms : LD50: 1,040 mg/kg
Mallard duck
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active
ingredient oxadiazon.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : In accordance with current regulations may be taken to waste
disposal site or incineration plant, after consultation with site
operator and/or with the responsible authority
Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local
regulations.
Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation
authority (part of the Environment Agency in the UK).
Contaminated packaging : Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as
product waste.
Empty containers can be landfilled, when in compliance with
the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID 1993
: UN-No
Class 3
Packaging group III
Hazard no. 30
Description of the goods 1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (non viscous)
( CYCLOHEXANONE )
ADNR 1993
: UN-No
Class 3
Item 5
Letter c
Description of the goods 1993 Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
( CYCLOHEXANONE )
IMDG 1993
: UN-No
Class 3
Packaging group III
EmS 3-07
Marine pollutant P
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Description of the goods FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
( OXADIAZON 25.4 %/CYCLOHEXANONE )
IATA 1993
: UN-No
Class 3
Packaging group III
Description of the goods Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
( OXADIAZON 25.4 %/CYCLOHEXANONE )
CDG CPL : UN-No 1993
Class 3
Packaging group III
Hazard identification number 30
Emergency action code 3Y
Proper shipping name FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CYCLOHEXANONE)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP 3.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:
鈥? Oxadiazon
鈥? Solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom.
Exceptional labelling of : Restricted to professional users.
special preparations To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the
instructions for use.
Symbol(s): : Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s) : R10 Flammable.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if
swallowed.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and
dizziness.
S-phrase(s) : S35 This material and its container must be
disposed of in a safe way.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid
environmental contamination.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek
medical advice immediately and show this
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container or label.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2:
R10 Flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and
transport of the product.
It is not intended to apply to the use of the product for which purposes the product label and any
appropriate technical usage literature available should be consulted and any relevant licenses,
consents or approvals complied with.
The requirements or recommendations of any relevant site or working procedure, system or
policy in force or arising from any risk assessment involving the substance or product should
take precedence over any of the guidance contained in this safety data sheet where there is a
difference in the information given.
The information provided in this safety data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will
be updated as and when appropriate.
No liability will be accepted for any injury, loss or damage resulting from any failure to take
account of information or advice contained in this safety data sheet.
Changes since the last version will be highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all
previous versions.
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