MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
RAXIL T FLOWABLE SEED DRESSING
A09373
Effective August 1, 2002
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
RAXIL T FLOWABLE SEED DRESSING
Product Name
Issued August 1, 2002 Supersedes 01/04/1998
UN No. None Hazardous? No Hazchem None
DG Class None Poison Schedule S5 Product Code 67300
Sub Risk None Packing Group None EPG None
Uses
Fungicidal seed dressing for the control of diseases as specified on the product label, and the
protection against insect pests of stored grain.
Application Methods
Product Descriptor: RAXIL T 029 FS
Proper Shipping Name: none
Chemical Characterisation: 25 g/L tebuconazole
alpha-tert-butyl-alpha-(para-chlorophenylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol
Chemical Group: triazole derivative
Chemical Characterisation: 4 g/L triflumuron
1-(2-Chlorobenzoyl)-3-(4-trifluromethoxyphynyl) urea
Chemical Group: benzoylurea
Physical Description/Properties
Form: suspension concentrate
Colour: red
Odour: weak characteristic odour
Solubility in Water: insoluble
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Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Nr Proportion
Tebuconazole 107534-96-3 25 g/L
Triflumuron 64628-44-0 4 g/L
Dyes Low
Glycerine 56-81-5 Med
Emulsifier Low
Clay carrier Low
Other inerts V Low
Water 7732-18-5 V High
Proportion (% weight/weight): V Low = <1%; Low = 1-9 %; Med = 10-29%; V High = >60%
Health Hazard Information
Health Effects
No adverse health effects are expected if this product is used in accordance with the label.
No specific symptoms of poisoning should be expected. Prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
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 (telephone 13 11 26).
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye
Irrigate eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes.
Inhaled
Remove patient to fresh air. Keep rested and warm.
Advice to Doctor
Apply basic aid and decontamination procedures. Treat symptomatically.
Antidote: none known
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Precautions for Use
Exposure Standards
NOHSC exposure standards have not been assigned for the active ingredient or the excipients in the
formulation.
Engineering Controls
Not applicable.
Personal Protection
Personal Protective Measures:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch treated seed.
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, 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 the tightly closed original container in a dry, well ventilated
area, as cool as possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Do not store near
any material intended for use or consumption by humans or animals. When treated seed is stored it
should be kept apart from other grain and it should be clearly marked to indicate that the contents
have been treated with Raxil T Flowable Seed Dressing. Do NOT allow seed treated with this product
to contaminate seed intended for human consumption. Do NOT use treated seed for human
consumption. Do NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for
animal consumption.
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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. Take up with absorbent material such
as sawdust, peat or binding agent for chemicals. 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. 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 the clean-up operation.
Disposal
1) After intended use:
Triple or (preferably) pressure rinse container before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do
not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. Break, puncture, crush and bury rinsed container in a
local authority landfill (check local 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. Bags which have held
treated seed should not be used for any other purpose.
2) After spill or accident:
Dispose of sealed containers at an approved local waste disposal site.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Dangerous Decomposition or Combustion Products:
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
If involved in a fire; hydrochloric acid gas and oxides of nitrogen may be emitted.
Hazardous Reactions: none
Extinguishing Media: water fog or foam
Further Information:
Special firefighting procedures: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus.
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Other Information
Information on Toxicity
(a) Tebuconazole component:
LD50 oral (ingestion) - rat: 4264-5000 mg/kg i.e. practically non-toxic
LD50 dermal (skin contact) - rat: >5000 mg/kg i.e. practically non-toxic
LC50 inhalation - rat: 818 mg/cu.m. i.e. practically non-toxic
Eyes: mild irritant
(b) Triflumuron component:
LD50 oral (ingestion) - rat: >5000 mg/kg i.e. practically non-toxic
LD50 dermal (skin contact) - rat: >5000 mg/kg i.e. practically non-toxic
LC50 inhalation - rat: 50 mg/cu.m. i.e. practically non-toxic
Information on Ecological Effects
Harmful to fish and aquatic arthropods. Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers, ponds, waterways or
drains with this product, used containers or bags which have held treated seed. Do NOT feed
treated seed or otherwise expose to wild or domestic birds.
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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