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STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission
COMPANY DETAILS:
Company: Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd ABN 87 000 226 022
Address: 391 - 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123 Australia
Telephone/Facsimile: (03) 9248 6888/(03) 9248 6800
Website Address: www.bayercropscience.com.au
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 033 111 鈥? Orica SH&E Shared Services
IDENTIFICATION
ALSYSTIN 250 LARVICIDE
Product Name:
MSDS code / Supersedes: A09205 , 01/04/1998
Product code: 69208
UNO: None
DG Class: None
Sub Risk: None
Hazchem: None
Proper Shipping Name: None
Packing Group: None
EPG: Not applicable
Chemical Group: Benzoylurea
Poisons Schedule: S5
Use: Insect growth regulator for the control of those pests
specified on the product label.
Chemical Characterisation: 250 g/kg triflumuron
1-(2-Chlorobenzoyl)-3-(4-trifluromethoxyphynyl) urea
Product Descriptor: ALSYSTIN 250
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Yellowish white wettable powder with weak
characteristic odour
Boiling Point/Melting Point: Not available
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable
Viscosity: Not applicable
Density (bulk): ca 238/313 kg/m3
Flashpoint: Not established
Explosive Limits: Explosive hazard 200 g/m3
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
Ignition temperature: Not established
pH (10% in water): 5.0 鈥? 7.0
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Ingredients:
Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion (g/L):
Triflumuron 64628-44-0 250 g/kg
Emulsifiers Med
Dispersing agent Low
Clay & carrier High
Proportion (% weight/weight): High = 30-60%; Med = 10-29%; Low = 1-9%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects No adverse health effects are expected if this product is used in
accordance with the label. Not likely to cause poisoning.
Chronic Animal studies have shown no evidence of oncogenic effect, no
evidence of carcinogenic effects and no teratogenic potential.
First Aid If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Skin Prolonged skin contact may cause minor skin irritation.
Remove all contaminated clothing including shoes. Wash affected
areas with soap and water.
Eye If in eyes hold eyes open and wash continually with water for 15
minutes.
Inhaled May cause respiratory irritation if inhaled. Remove patient to fresh
air and make comfortable. Ensure that patient is kept strictly at rest.
Advice to Doctor This product is unlikely to cause poisoning. Treat symptomatically.
Antidote: none known
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards NOSHC exposure standards have not been assigned for the active
ingredient nor the excipients in the formulation.
Engineering Controls Not applicable.
Personal Protection Personal protective Measures:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing during mixing operations.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not inhale dust or spray mist.
Personal Protective Equipment:
When preparing the spray mixture wear elbow-length PVC gloves.
Industrial Hygiene:
If clothing becomes contaminated with product or wet with spray,
remove clothing immediately. If product or spray on skin,
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immediately wash the area with soap and water.
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, gloves etc. with detergent and water.
Flammability: Protection against Fire:
Product is stable. Avoid strong oxidising agents. Keep away from
sources of ignition.
Not flammable under normal conditions of use.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage Keep out of reach of children.
Store in closed, original container in a well ventilated area, as cool as
possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Transport Classification according to the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code)
Shipping name: None
Packing group: None UN No: None
DG Class: None Sub Risk: None Hazchem: None
Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Substances Regulation
This product is subject to the following regulations:
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
Spills Prevent spill from spreading or entering waterways or drains.
Vacuum or sweep up spill. Fill material along with any contaminated
soil etc. into sealable containers. Clean affected area with an
aqueous detergent and a small amount of water. Absorb this with
hydrated lime and place in a sealable drum. Spread hydrated lime
over the affected area. On completion of clean-up remove and wash
all protective clothing and equipment with detergent and water. Any
heavily contaminated clothing should be placed in a plastic garbage
bag and placed in a sealable drum.
Do not smoke, eat or drink during clean-up operations.
Disposal Completely empty bag into pre-mix bucket. Single rinse before
disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted
chemical on site. Puncture and bury empty container in a local
landfill (check statutory requirements). If not available, bury the
container below 500 mm in a marked disposal pit specifically set up
for this purpose, clear of waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty
container and product should not be burnt.
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Fire/Explosion Hazard Dangerous Decomposition or Combustion Products:
Thermal Decomposition:
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
If involved in a fire: hydrochloric acid gas, hydrofluoric acid gas and
carbon monoxide must be anticipated.
Hazardous Reactions: none
Extinguishing Media: water fog or foam
Further Information:
Special firefighting procedures: Wear full protective clothing and
self-contained breathing apparatus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Information on LD50 oral (ingestion) - rat: >5000 mg/kg (Bayer) ie. practically
Toxicity non-toxic
LD50 dermal (skin contact) - rat: >5000 mg/kg (Bayer) ie. practically
non-toxic
Eye: non-irritant
Inhaled: May produce respiratory irritation if inhaled
Information on Dangerous to non-target insects, fish, yabbies and other aquatic and
Ecological Effects soil arthropods. Do NOT contaminate rivers, streams, dams, ponds,
waterways or drains with this product 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. 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.
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