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Date of Issue: 9 September, 2003
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
COMPANY DETAILS: Telephone No.: (weekdays) 09 - 306 1500
Syngenta Crop Protection Limited
Tower II, Level 7, 110 Symonds Street National Poisons & Hazchem
Private Bag 92618, Information Centre : 0800 POISON
Symonds Street (0800 764 766)
AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND Emergency No. (24 Hours) 0800 734 607
IDENTIFICATION
FUSILADE 庐 WG
PRODUCT NAME:
Formulation type: Water dispersible granule Dangerous Goods Class/ 9
Active Ingredients: fluazifop-P butyl subsidiary risk:
Product Code No.: Hazchem Code: 2X
Chemical types carboxylic acid derivative Packaging Group: III
UN Number: 3077 Toxic Substances None allocated
Schedule:
Marine Pollutant Yes
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S
( CONTAINS FLUAZIFOP-P BUTYL 25%) MARINE POLLUTANT
USE: Herbicide for the control annual and perennial grasses in a wide range of broad leaf crops, orchards,
forestry and ornamentals.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: Mid brown granules Flash point: Not available
Odour: Mild solvent odour Flammability: Not available
Behaviour in water: Dispersible
OTHER PROPERTIES
Bulk Density: 0.79g/mL pH : Not available
Surface tension: Not available Boiling point: Not available
Not available
Explosive properties Auto-ignition temp.: Not available
Corrosiveness: Not available Combustibility: Non -combustible
Reactivity: Not available Viscosity: Not applicable
INGREDIENTS -
CAS No. Content (%w/w)
Fluazifop-P butyl (technical grade) 79241-46-6
to give Fluazifop-P butyl 24
Emulsifiers <9
Dispersants <9
Inert fillers to 100
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS No LD 50 data available for product. DATA is for active
ingredient
ACUTE
Toxicity
- This product is unlikely to present a toxicity hazard during normal use
Swallowed: Tests on rat
(LD50 2451-3680 mg/kg)
Dermal Tests on rabbit
absorption: (LD50 >2076 mg/kg)
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Inhaled: >5.24mg/L/4 hours
Irritation
Eye: Mild Irritant ( rabbit)
Skin: MILD Irritant (rabbit)
Sensitisation
Skin: NOT a sensitiser
Poisoning symptoms:
Swallowed : Swallowing large amounts may result in nausea ,vomiting and abdominal pain.
Eye : May be an eye irritant.
Skin: Contact with skin may cause irritation.
Inhaled: May cause respiratory irritation as a dust .
CHRONIC
Chronic ingestion studies in animals show that repeated doses produce adverse effects on the liver and
kidney. Repeated doses produce embryo/foetotoxic effects in the absence of the maternal toxicity. The no
effect level was 1mg/kg /day in the rat.
FIRST AID
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If swallowed DO NOT
induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Give water to drink. Begin artificial respiration if
victim is not breathing. Use mouth to nose rather than mouth to mouth.
Eye: Flush with large quantities of clean tap water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If
irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Inhaled: Move affected person to fresh air and remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical advice
if effects persist.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
Treat symptomatically
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
No exposure standards have been set for the components of this product. However the supplier recommends a
3
time weighted average of 0.5mg/m . All atmospheric contamination should be kept to as low as is workable
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid generating and inhaling dusts.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
When opening the container and preparing the dilute solution wear
鈥? cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing),
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves and
鈥? face shield or goggles.
鈥? if inhalation risk wear dust mask
When using the prepared solution wear
鈥? cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves.
鈥? Wash hands after use. After each day鈥? use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing
s
鈥? if inhalation risk wear organic vapour /particulate respirator.
FLAMMABILITY
Non combustible.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store in tightly sealed original containers in a dry secure place away from fertilisers, seed, feed and food. Store
out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children, unauthorised persons and animals.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to:
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways
Procedure for spill:
(1) Keep all bystanders away.
(2) Wear goggles, half face-piece respirator with combined dust and vapour cartridge, full length clothing and
PVC gloves.
(3) Reposition any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage.
(4) Dam and cover spill with damp absorbent material (e.g. sand or soil).
(5) Shovel the absorbed spill into drums. Avoid generating dust
(6) Disposal of the absorbed material will depend upon the extent of the spill.
鈥? For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50L seek advice (use emergency contact number below) from the
manufacturer before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is
established.
(7) Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with water
(8) Prevent runoff from entering drains and waterways
Dispose of empty, used containers by:
(a) Shake empty container into spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.
((b) 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.
(d) Burning of empty containers if circumstances, especially wind direction, permit is an alternative
method.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
This product is a combustible solid. May form a flammable dust cloud in the air. Extinguish warehouse and
factory fires using water fog ( or if unavailable fine water spray) ,foam, dry agent ( carbon dioxide, dry chemical
powder). During a fire this product will release smoke and toxic products. When fighting a fire wear an air-
supplied respirator. Do not allow runoff or product to enter drains.
OTHER INFORMATION
Fluazifop-P-butyl is toxic to aquatic organisms. Low toxicity to bees.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must therefore be used in accordance with the container label directions.
A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has been
submitted to the Government health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and
environmental scientists.
CONTACT POINT: Business Manager - Crop Protection: (09) 306 1500
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 0800 734 607
This Material Safety Data Sheet 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.
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