Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : July 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU45
Product Name : BANDIT Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name BANDIT Liquid Herbicide
Product Code 0302
Product Use For the control of many broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in cotton.
Company Name Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 061 362 347)
Address 77 Tingira Street Pinkenba
Queensland 4008 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 033 498
Telephone/Telex Tel: (07) 3867 9100 Fax: (07) 3867 9110
Number
Product Type Group C Herbicide
Other Information This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do not
apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for application.
Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be much less severe.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Prometryn 7287-19-6 250 g/L
Fluometuron 2164-17-2 250 g/L
Water 30-60 %
Dispersants and stabilisers <10%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Over-exposure by inhalation is improbable. Check for other causes of observed
symptoms and seek medical advice.
Ingestion Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
If vomiting occurs, give more water to drink to assist dilution.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at least
15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to
suit the burning material.
Specific Hazards Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water the
product is combustible.
Hazardous If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit flourine compounds,
Combustion Products oxides of sulphur, oxides of nitrogen and oxides of carbon.
Emergency Action in If exposed to fire, keep container cool by spraying with water.
case of Fire
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Product Name : BANDIT Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Protective Equipment Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
especially in confined spaces.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such as
vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
pesticide or used containers.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
Other Information Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits No exposure standards have been set for this product.
Personal Protective It is good practice to wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
Equipment
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-length
PVC gloves and goggles.
Eng. Controls Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Hygiene Measures 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 and safety equipment.
Requirements NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or business
must have training in the application of the materials. By 1st September, 2005
Concerning Special
all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White to pink liquid
Odour Characteristic odour
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Vapour Pressure 0.165 mPa @ 25掳C for prometryn;
0.125 mPa @ 25掳C for fluometuron.
Partition co-efficient, Kow Log P is 3.1 (prometryn); 2.38 (fluometuron)
n-octanol/water
Flammability Non combustible material.
Other Information pKa is 4.1 (weak base) for prometryn
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Hazardous Reaction Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory tract if mists or aerosols are inhaled.
Ingestion Low toxicity.
However, swallowing large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
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Skin May irritate the skin.
Eye May irritate the eyes.
Chronic Effects Liver and kidney damage has been noted in laboratory animals that have been fed
excessive doses of fluometuron.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 3832 mg/kg for fluometuron
LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for prometryn
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for fluometuron
LD50 (rabbit) >2020 mg/kg for prometryn
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5.2 mg/l for prometryn
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Moderate eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild to moderate skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for fluometuron for a human is 0.02
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 2 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long term
exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. (Ref:
Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, August 2003).
The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for prometryn for a human is 0.03
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 3 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long term
exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. (Ref:
Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, August 2003).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the containers
which have held this product.
Environ. Protection Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Persistence / Both active ingredients persist for some time in the soil.
Fluometuron will biodegrade to loose about 50% of its strength in the soil
Degradability
in 60 - 75 days , depending on soil conditions.
Prometryn will biodegrade in the soil in 30 - 90 days, depending on soil
conditions.
Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 47 mg/l for fluometuron
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 5.5 mg/l for prometryn
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (48 hr) for daphnia is 23 mg/l for fluometuron.
LC50 (48 hr) for daphnia is 13 mg/l for prometryn.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Other Not toxic to birds.
The following data is for the active ingredient, fluometuron.
Organisms
LC50 (96hr) for mallard ducks is 2974 mg/l
The following data is for the active ingredient, prometryn.
LC50 (96hr) for mallard ducks is 4640 mg/l
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >99 碌g/bee.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a need
to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemCollect).
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Product Name : BANDIT Liquid Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Container Disposal Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the container
for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and dispose of in
landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMuster symbol, triple
rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container for
collection in the program.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm 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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Storage and Transport Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrase S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
Poisons Schedule S5
Hazard Category Irritant
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions Highlighted First Issue
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