Material Safety Data Sheet
BASF Australia Ltd
ABN 62 008 437 867
Norwest Business Park,
7 Maitland Place ____________________________________________
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Product Name: SNIPER庐 Herbicide
Telephone: 1 800 635 550
Emergency: 1 800 033 111 ____________________________________________
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA.
TRADE NAME: SNIPER Herbicide
OTHER NAMES: picolinafen
USE: Post-emergence herbicide for use in lupins.
MANUFACTURER'S NAME/ADDRESS U.N. NUMBER: Not applicable
BASF Australia Ltd DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: Not applicable
Norwest Business Park, 7 Maitland Place
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 SUBSIDIARY RISK: Not applicable
HAZCHEM CODE: Contain spillage
POISONS SCHEDULE: 5
PACKAGING GROUP: Not applicable
EPG: Not applicable
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Brown free-flowing granules with faint musty odour
BULK DENSITY kg/m3:
BOILING POINT 掳C: Not applicable 630 (poured)
690 (tapped)
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not applicable MELTING POINT: Partial melting at
temperatures
above 90掳C
VAPOUR DENSITY: Not applicable EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY (WATER): Dispersible PERCENT VOLATILES: Not applicable
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Not applicable AUTOIGNITION 掳C: Not applicable
FLASH POINT 掳C :
LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS No. PROPORTION
picolinafen technical 137 641-05-5 75.0%
inerts 25.0%
庐 = Registered trademark of BASF
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE EFFECTS
No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Material Safety Data
Sheet and the product label.
SWALLOWED
Practically non-toxic in single doses.
EYE
Will irritate the eyes.
SKIN
Non-irritating.
INHALED
Practically non-toxic.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
No evidence of mutagenicity, carcinogenicity or teratogenicity in animal tests.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Telephone 131126 Australia-wide.
EYE
Flush with water. See a doctor if irritation persists.
SKIN
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. See a doctor if irritation persists.
INHALED
Remove to fresh air.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.
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TOXICITY
Acute Toxicity LD50 (mg / kg )
Rat oral >5000
Rat dermal >4000
Rat inhalation LD50 (4 hour) >3.83 mg/L
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE LIMITS
No exposure standards have been allocated to picolinafen, the active constituent.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Provide adequate ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory: Avoid inhaling dust or spray mist.
Skin: Avoid contact with skin. Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a
washable hat and elbow length PVC gloves.
Eyes: Avoid contact with eyes.
RE-ENTRY
Do NOT allow entry to treated areas until spray has dried. When prior entry is required wear protective equipment
as described above.
FLAMMABILITY
Not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid raising a dust cloud.
Keep away from drains, other surface and ground water. If spill is to a water body, immediately notify applicable
authorities downstream, so that appropriate action can be taken.
Shovel or sweep the spilled material into containers for disposal at an approved landfill. If possible, re-use the
material for its intended purpose.
Rinse the spill area and any tools or implements several times with soapy water. Contain and absorb this rinsate
with absorbent material and place into the same disposal containers as spilled residues.
End-Users: Rinse empty containers before disposal. Do NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. Dispose
of at 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.
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FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use water, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide to extinguish fires.
Fire Control Tactics:
Wear self-contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus and full fire fighting protective clothing.
Keep unnecessary people away. Use as little water as possible. Dike area of fire to prevent material run-off.
Use spray or fog; solid stream may cause spreading.
Do NOT decontaminate personnel or equipment, or handle broken packages or containers without protective
equipment. Decontaminate emergency personnel with soap and water before leaving the fire area.
Avoid breathing dusts, vapours and fumes from burning materials. Control run-off water 鈥? if water enters a
drainage system, advise the authorities downstream.
OTHER INFORMATION
PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
Do NOT apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto
nearby susceptible plants, adjacent crops, croplands or pastures. Canola is regarded as the crop most sensitive
to spray drift of this product.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
Toxic to algae. Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.
DISCLAIMER
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 read taking into account how the product is
handled in your particular situation and how it is used in conjunction with other products.
CONTACT POINT: BASF Australia Ltd
TELEPHONE: 1 800 635 550
EMERGENCY: 1 800 033 111
DATE OF ISSUE: 1 December 2000 SUPERCEDES: 31 May 1999
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