Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : July 2003 ISSUED by BASFANZ
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Product Name : MATAVEN*-L HERBICIDE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name BASF Australia Limited (ABN 62 008 437 867)
Address 500 Princes Highway Noble Park
Victoria 3174 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 803 440 (24h)
Tel/Fax Tel: +61 3 9212 1500 Fax: +61 3 9212 1511
Other Information BASF New Zealand Ltd
38 Mahunga Drive Mangere Bridge
Auckland New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 633 0200
Fax: +64 9 633 0265
Emergency: 0800 944 955 (24h)
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name MATAVEN*-L HERBICIDE
Proper Shipping FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
Name
Other Names Name Product Code
Flamprop-m-methyl
UN Number 1993
DG Class 3
Packing Group III
Hazchem Code 3[Y]
Poisons Schedule S5
Product Use Wild oat herbicide.
Physical Data
Appearance Clear bright liquid, solvent odour
Melting Point Not available
Boiling Point Not available
Vapour Pressure Not available
Specific Gravity 0.989
Flash Point 44'C
Flamm. Limit LEL 1.2 Vol.%
Flamm. Limit UEL 8.1 Vol.%
Solubility in Water Emulsifiable
Other Properties
Volatile Component 21.9 m/m
Autoignition Temp. Not available
Evaporation Rate Not available
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : July 2003 ISSUED by BASFANZ
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Product Name : MATAVEN*-L HERBICIDE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Vapour Density Not available
Ingredients
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Solvesso* 200 64742-94-5 59 %
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 20 %
Mineral oil 7.5 %
Flamprop-m-methyl 63729-98-6 7.5 %
Emulsifiers 6%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute - Swallowed Slightly toxic.
Acute - Eye Slightly irritating to eyes.
Acute - Skin Mildly irritating to skin.
Acute - Inhaled Little inhalation hazard if used in the correct manner.
Chronic Chronic feeding studies in animals do not indicate any cumulative toxicity and
show that the compound is neither a carcinogen nor a teratogen.
Other Information No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handled in accordance
with this Material Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms that may
occur if the product is mishandled are lethargy, general depression and
salivation.
First Aid
Swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
Eye Hold eyes open, flood with water for 15 minutes and see a doctor.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhaled Remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration, if not breathing.
Other Information If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Telephone
131126 Australia-wide.
Advice to Doctor
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically. If indicated, lavage with cuffed tube. The main hazard is
aspiration of the solvent into the lungs resulting in chemical pneumonitis.
Other Health Hazard Information
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits Not available.
Eng. Controls Do NOT inhale vapour or spray mist.
Personal Protection
Other Information Harmful if swallowed. May irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin. Wash hands after use.
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name : MATAVEN*-L HERBICIDE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Flammability
Fire Hazards Flammable. Isolate from sources of heat, naked flames or sparks.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport
Storage and Transport Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Do
NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Isolate from sources of heat, naked flames or sparks.
Ensure containers are correctly labelled and securely sealed.
Classified as a dangerous substance for transport purposes.
Eye-wash and washing facilities must be readily available. For disposing spills
have lime, absorbent material and open head drums on hand.
Proper Shipping FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
Name
EPG Number 3A1
IERG Number 14
Spills and Disposal
Spills & Disposal Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Wear full protective equipment including
breathing apparatus. Stop leak if safe to do so by manoeuvring the container.
Decant leaking container into a clean empty drum remote from the storage area and
label. If the leaking container can be repacked, contact BASF Australia Ltd, so
that an overdrum and transport for return to a nominated BASF location can be
arranged.
Do NOT flush to drains or sewers. Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers or water
courses.
Absorb spill in lime, sand, earth or non-combustible absorbent material. Place
material in open top drum, clean up with small amount of detergent and water,
absorb and place in drum. Seal drum and bury in an area approved by the local
waste disposal authority.
Wash or wipe down protective equipment in detergent solution and dry. Wash
overalls, destroy if heavily contaminated.
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.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name : MATAVEN*-L HERBICIDE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Fire/Explos. Hazard Explosive air-vapour mixture may form. Decomposition may give rise to toxic and
noxious fumes. Alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical
extinguishers required. Ensure respiratory equipment is available.
Evacuate immediate area. Advise Fire Brigade of nature of hazard. Wear full
protective equipment, including breathing apparatus. Remove drums from site of
fire, if possible, as overheating may cause some of the drums to explode. Cool
surrounding containers with a fine water spray.
Avoid contact of water with material as toxic run-off will form. In this event,
consideration should be given to allowing the fire to burn out. Contain run-off.
Hazchem Code 3[Y]
OTHER INFORMATION
Toxicology No LD50 data is available for MATAVEN-L. The following data is for technical
flamprop-m-methyl.
Acute toxicity LD50 (mg/kg)
Rat Oral >6000
Rat Dermal >1200
Other Information PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
Do NOT contaminate ponds, waterways, irrigation channels or drains with
MATAVEN*-L or used containers.
CONTACT POINT
Contact Regulatory Affairs Officer (Aus) Tel: +61 3 9281 6346 Fax: +61 3 9281 6320
Business Support (NZ) Tel: 0800 932 273 Fax: 0800 940 000
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. It should be read taking into account how the product is handled in
your particular situation and how it is used in conjunction with other products.
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