MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: September 26, 2007
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Finish庐 720 Boll Opener and Defoliation
Product name
Enhancer
Other names None
Product codes and 4276719 (20 L)
pack sizes
Chemical group Ethylene generator and carboxylic acid
Recommended use Plant growth regulator for agricultural use
Formulation Liquid concentrate (LC)
Supplier Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd ABN 87 000 226 022
Address 391 - 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123, Australia
Telephone (03) 9248 6888
Facsimile (03) 9248 6800
Website www.bayercropscience.com.au
Contact Development Manager (03) 9248 6888
Emergency Telephone
Number 1800 033 111 鈥? Orica SH&E Shared Services
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (see Risk phrases below) - DANGEROUS GOOD
Harmful to aquatic organisms
Hazard classification Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC)
Risk phrases R20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R34 鈥? Causes burns.
Corrosive - risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety phrases See Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13
ADG classification Dangerous goods for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Class 8, CORROSIVE LIQUID,
ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains ethephon, cyclanilide), UN 3265, Packing Group III.
See Section 14.
SUSDP classification Schedule 6 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons)
(Poison Schedule)
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS Number Concentration (g/L)
Ethephon [16672-87-0] 720
Cyclanilide [113136-77-9] 90
Propane-1,2-diol [57-55-6] 21
Other ingredients, including water (non-hazardous) --- 581
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), and
follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data Sheet to the doctor.
Inhalation If inhaled remove to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain immediate medical advice as
above.
Skin contact Remove all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash affected areas with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Obtain immediate medical advice as above.
Eye contact Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of clean water including under eyelids for at least 15
minutes. Obtain urgent medical attention preferably from an eye specialist.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Have patient sip a glass of water.
Keep patient at rest and get to a doctor or hospital quickly. Activated charcoal may be
advised. Give atropine if instructed. DO NOT attempt to give anything by mouth to a semi-
conscious or unconscious person.
First Aid Facilities Ensure eyewash and shower facilities are available.
Medical attention This material possesses the characteristics of a strong acid and may cause mucosal
damage, including irreversible eye damage. Victims of severe over-exposure by inhalation
should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours in case of delayed onset of
pulmonary oedema. In a patient with severe over-exposure by ingestion, careful gastric
lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or oesophageal perforation. Gastric
lavage with charcoal is recommended following ingestion, and further treatment if
necessary. This material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralise it is
contraindicated. This product contains an organophosphorus compound and is therefore
expected to be a cholinesterase inhibitor, but in practice no inhibiting properties have been
detected. Treat symptoms.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Foam, water, carbon dioxide, dry agent
Hazards from The product itself will burn. In a fire, formation of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
combustion products nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides (e.g. phosphorus pentoxide) and hydrogen chloride
can be expected.
Precautions for fire Fire fighters should wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing
fighters apparatus (AS/NZS 1715/1716). Keep out of smoke and fight fire from upwind position.
Keep unnecessary people away. If it can be done safely, remove intact containers from
the fire. Otherwise, spray with water to cool. Bund area with sand or earth to prevent
contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of extinguishing agent and spillage safely
later.
Hazchem code 2X
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Do not smoke, eat or drink during the clean up
process. Eliminate any ignition sources. Wear acid resistant boots and personal protective clothing and equipment
as detailed in Section 8 PERSONAL PROTECTION. Keep people and animals away. Prevent spilled material from
entering drains or watercourses. Absorb spill with absorbent material, sweep up and collect and store in properly
labelled drums for disposal. Seal drums and label ready for safe disposal. Deal with all spillages immediately. If
contamination of drains, streams, watercourses etc. is unavoidable, warn the local water authority.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Keep out of reach of children. The product will damage eyes and skin. Harmful by
inhalation. Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning effect. Do not
inhale vapour or spray mist. If product on skin immediately wash area with soap and
water. If product in eyes wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use.
After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing.
Ensure application equipment is thoroughly cleaned and scrubbed after using this
product to avoid corrosion.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for
prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Protect from frost. DO NOT store in carbon steel.
Ensure that no metal is in contact with product during short-term or long-term storage,
e.g. taps on flexible couplings.
Flammability Combustible liquid, Class C1 - flashpoint between 61掳 C and 150潞 C.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure standards For propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) the NOHSC Occupational Exposure Limits are:
TWA: 150 ppm or 474 mg/m鲁 (vapour and particulates) and 10 mg/m鲁 (particulates only)
Definitions
Exposure standard 鈥? Time Weighted Average (TWA) means the average airborne
concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal eight-hour working
day, for a five-day working week.
Biological limit values None allocated
Engineering controls Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use in a well-ventilated area only. Consider
mechanical ventilation.
Personal Protective Eyes: Product attacks the eyes. Wear face shield or goggles.
Equipment
Clothing: Cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist or equivalent clothing
Gloves: Elbow-length PVC or nitrile gloves
Respiratory: Wear an AS/NZS 1715/1716 approved respirator suitable for organic
vapour/mist if working in areas with insufficient ventilation and exposure to
vapours or mists is possible.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Brown opaque liquid suspension
Odour: Odourless
pH: 1.7 at 1% w/w
Vapour pressure: Not available
Vapour density: Not available
Boiling point: Not available
Freezing/melting
point: Not available
Solubility: Dispersible in water.
Density: Approximately 1.412 g/mL at 20 掳C
Flash Point: > 93 掳C Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
Flammability
(explosive) limits: LEL: 2.6; UEL: 12.6 Vol. %
Auto-ignition
temperature: Not available
Partition coefficient
(octanol/water): Ethephon: Log Pow = < -2.2 at 25掳C
Cyclanilide: Log Pow = 3.25 at 21掳C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks. Freezing will affect physical condition of the product, but will
not damage the material.
Incompatible materials Zinc, iron, copper, strong bases, strong oxidising agents, mild steel, aluminium, tin,
sodium or magnesium chlorate
Hazardous In a fire, formation of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, phosphorus
decomposition oxides (e.g. phosphorus pentoxide) and hydrogen chloride can be expected.
products
Hazardous reactions Corrodes metals in the presence of water or moisture. Risk of ethylene emission with
increasing pH.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin contact Harmful if absorbed through skin. Skin irritant, causing redness and swelling on
prolonged contact.
Eye contact Corrosive 鈥? causes irreversible eye damage, corneal opacity.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat, oesophagus and stomach.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - continued
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA - PRODUCT
Acute:
Oral toxicity LD50 rat: 2000 to 5000 mg/kg
Dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg
Inhalation toxicity LC50 rat (4 hour): > 2.51 mg/L (ethephon)
LC50 rat (4 hour): > 5.15 mg/L (cyclanilide)
Skin irritation Moderately irritating (rabbit)
Eye irritation Severely irritating (rabbit)
Sensitisation Non sensitising (guinea pig)
Chronic:
Prolonged contact can cause chronic bronchitis. Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning
effect. In animal studies ethephon was shown not to be carcinogenic or mutagenic, and did not cause
reproductive or teratogenic effects.
Cyclanilide was not mutagenic in the Ames test. It did not exhibit any carcinogenic potential when tested in rats
and mice, and it was not a developmental or reproductive toxicant.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Finish 720 is harmful to aquatic organisms. It has low to moderate toxicity to birds and earthworms, and low toxicity to
bees. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways with Finish or the used containers.
Ecotoxicity Similar formulation
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) rainbow trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss) > 100 mg/L
Algal toxicity:
Growth rate: EC50 (72 h) algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus) 56 mg/L
Ethephon
Daphnia toxicity: EC50 (48 h) water flea (Daphnia magna) > 721 mg/L
Algal toxicity:
Growth rate: EC50 (72 h) algae (Chlorella vulgaris) 29 mg/L
Bird toxicity: LD50 bobwhite quail 1072 mg/kg
Cyclanilide
Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h) rainbow trout > 11 mg/L
LC50 (96 h) bluegill sunfish > 16 mg/L
LC50 (96 h) sheepshead minnow > 49 mg/L
Daphnia toxicity: EC50 (48 h) water flea (Daphnia magna) > 13 mg/L
Algal toxicity: Moderately toxic
Bird toxicity: LD50 bobwhite quail 216 mg/kg
LD50 mallard duck > 215 mg/kg
Environmental fate, Ethephon is rapidly degraded in soil, has a low mobility and is unlikely to leach. It is sensitive
persistence and to UV irradiation.
degradability, mobility Cyclanilide has a low to moderate persistence in the environment with DT50 15-49 days under
aerobic conditions. It degrades primarily by microbial activity. Medium to low mobility
(average Koc 346) and consequently little potential for leaching.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of
undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection
point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is
available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of
waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
Dispose of waste product through a reputable waste contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number 3265
Proper shipping CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains ethephon, cyclanilide)
name
Class and Subsidiary 8
Risk No subsidiary risk
Packing Group III
EPG Guide 36 鈥? Dangerous Goods 鈥? Initial Emergency Response Guide
Hazchem code 2X
Marine Pollutant No
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1988
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority approval number: 52047 See also Section 2.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark Finish庐 is a Registered Trademark of Bayer.
information
Preparation Replaces August 2, 2006 MSDS.
information Reasons for change: Finish 720 is not classified as a Marine Pollutant.
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to
safely handle and use the product in the workplace.
Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and
used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user
should contact this company.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our
customers and is also available on request.
END OF MSDS
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