Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : June 2004 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NU3I
Product Name : REGENT庐 200SC Insecticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name REGENT庐 200SC Insecticide
Product Code 1220
Product Use For the control of various insect pests in bananas, brassicas, cotton, mushrooms,
pasture, potatoes, sorghum and sugarcane as specified in the directions for use
table.
Company Name NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Address 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Victoria 3026 Australia
Emergency Tel. 24hr 1800 033 498
Telephone/Telex Tel: (03) 9282-1000 Fax: (03) 9282-1001
Number
Product Type Group 2C Insecticide
Other Information This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do not
apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for application.
Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be much less severe.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Fipronil 120068-37-3 200 g/L
Vegetable Oil 30-60 %
Water 10-30 %
Dispersants N/A <10%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 6
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Aust).
Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful placement of
the patient.
The above first aid instructions are mandated by the Commonwealth Department of
Health and Aged Care via the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule. These
instructions are suitable for ingestion of spray solution and small amounts of
concentrate; however, if SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS of the concentrate have been
swallowed (more than about 15ml or one tablespoon) AND if medical assistance is
more than 30 minutes away, the induction of vomiting should be CONSIDERED,
preferably based on MEDICAL ADVICE if a physician can be contacted by phone. All
care must be taken to prevent vomit from being inhaled. Do not give anything by
mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
Skin If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with
water.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at least
15 minutes.
Seek medical advice immediately.
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Product Name : REGENT庐 200SC Insecticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Advice to Doctor Fipronil is a reversible gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) receptor inhibitor. During
intoxication it will induce neurological stimulation with possible convulsions.
Treat symptoms. No specific antidote known. Phenobarbital, and to a lesser
extent, benzodiazepines, have been shown experimentally to be effective in
preventing convulsions induced by fipronil. Due to slow absorption of fipronil
through the gut, symptoms of intoxication may be delayed several hours to one day.
Absorption may be decreased by the use of gastric lavage, saline purgative and
activated charcoal (possible enterohepatic recirculation). Continue monitoring -
due to slow elimination of the compound.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to
suit the burning material.
Specific Hazards Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water the
product is combustible.
Hazardous If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit oxides of carbon,
Combustion Products nitrogen and sulphur and compounds of chlorine and fluorine.
Protective Equipment Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this product
is involved.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such as
vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits No exposure standards have been set for this product or the active ingredients.
Personal Protective When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-length
Equipment
PVC gloves and face shield or goggles.
Eng. Controls Use in a well ventilated area only.
Hygiene Measures After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Viscous cream to yellow suspension
Odour Slight vegetable oil odour
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Specific Gravity 1.05 - 1.07
(H2O=1)
pH Value 7 - 9 (1% in water)
Vapour Pressure 3.7 x 10-4 mPa @ 25掳C
Flammability Not flammable
Ignition Temperature 410掳C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
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Product Name : REGENT庐 200SC Insecticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Hazardous Reaction Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation Breathing in high concentrations of vapours or aerosols of this material may cause
headache, nausea dizziness and weakness.
Ingestion Possible symptoms of exposure include: headache, nausea, dizziness and weakness.
Ingestion of large quantities of the concentrate may result in convulsions.
Skin Not a skin irritant and not harmful by dermal exposure.
Eye The concentrate will cause severe irritation and possible damage unless washed off
immediately.
Reproductive Toxicity Data indicates no reproductive effects.
Mutagenicity Data indicates no mutagenic effects.
Carcinogenicity Data indicates no carcinogenic effects.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 1099 mg/kg for the formulated product
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) 2493 mg/kg for the formulated product
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) 1.07 mg/l for the formulated product
Inhalation
Eye Irritation The product is an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for fipronil for a human is 0.0002
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 0.02 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long term
exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. (Ref:
Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, August 2003).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful The product is a marine pollutant for sea transport.
Effects on the
Environment
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the containers
which have held this product.
Do not spray on vegetation where honeybees are foraging.
Acute Toxicity - Fish The following is data for the active ingredient, fipronil.
LC50 (96 hr) for bluegill sunfish is 0.085 mg/l.
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 0.248 mg/l.
LC50 (96 hr) for european carp is 0.430 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (48 hr) for daphnia is 0.19 mg/l for fipronil.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Other The following data is for the active ingredient, fipronil.
LD50 for mallard duck is 5000 mg/kg
Organisms
LD50 for bobwhite quail is 48 mg/kg
Highly toxic to bees both by direct contact or by ingestion.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a need
to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemCollect).
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Product Name : REGENT庐 200SC Insecticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Container Disposal Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the container
for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and dispose of in
landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMuster symbol, triple
rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container for
collection in the program.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm 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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Storage and Transport Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
UN Number (Sea 3082
Transport)
IMO Class/Packing Class 9
Group
IMO Proper Shipping ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains Fipronil)
Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrase S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
Poisons Schedule S6
Hazard Category Harmful,Irritant
Packaging & POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
庐 Registered trademark of BASF
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions Highlighted First Issue
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