Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
YATES ANTI ROT PHOSACID SYSTEMIC FUNGICIDE
Product Name:
Supplier: Yates, a Division of Orica Australia Pty Ltd
ABN: 004 117 828
Street Address: 1 Gow Street,
Padstow, NSW 2211
Australia
Telephone Number: +61 2 9781 8800
Facsimile: +61 2 9794 9700
1 800 033 111 (ALL HOURS)
Emergency Telephone:
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of ASCC; NON-HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Poisons None allocated.
Schedule:
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product Description: Systemic fungicide for the control of phytopthora, collar rot and other diseases on citrus and
ornamentals. Clear to slightly cloudy liquid with minimal odour.
Components / CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
Potassium phosphite 20% -
13977-65-6
Water to 100% -
7732-18-5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0 800 764766) or a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical advice if effects
persist.
Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with running water. If irritation
occurs seek medical advice.
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Eye Contact: If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible
precaution to seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, give a glass of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further
water. Seek medical advice.
Medical attention Treat symptomatically.
and special
treatment:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazards from combustion Non-combustible material.
products:
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: Media applicable to
surrounding fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods and materials for Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other
containment and clean up: inert material). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers. If contamination of sewers
or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Conditions for safe storage: Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct
sunlight. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
Precautions for safe handling: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid skin and eye contact.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
Engineering controls:
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. Wash hands after use.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid
Colour: Clear to Slightly Cloudy
Odour: Minimal
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.176
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): N Av
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): N Av
Flash Point (掳C): N App
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): 100 approx.
pH: 5-6
Evaporation Rate: N Av
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing may result in nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Inhalation: Breathing in mists or aerosols may produce respiratory irritation.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods: Refer to local government authority for disposal recommendations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of ASCC; NON-
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
This product is registered in Australia by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason(s) for Issue:
First Issue Primary MSDS
This material safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services, Orica.This MSDS summarises to our best
knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to
safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Orica Limited cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which
the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Orica representative or Orica Limited at the
contact details on page 1. Orica Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of
sale, a copy of which is available upon request.
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