MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Response: 1800 033 111 Phone: (03)5223 3746
Sipcam Pacific Australia Pty Ltd ACN 073 176 888 Fax (03)5223 3756
Suite 11/23-31 Gheringhap St
Geelong, Victoria, 3220 AUSTRALIA
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Sipcam Flupromix 500 Herbicide
Other Names: None.
Product Code: None.
UN No: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Poison Schedule: S5
Chemical Family: Water solution of ingredients (see below). Active ingredients are urea and triazine derivatives.
Uses: Agricultural herbicide to be used as directed on product label.
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Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Off white opaque liquid. Slightly pungent odour.
Melting/softening point: Approximately 0掳C.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Approximately 100掳C at 100kPa.
Volatile materials: Water component.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Flammability limits: Not applicable. This product does not burn.
Specific gravity: Not available.
Solubility in water: Completely soluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.
Vapour Pressure: 18mm Hg at 20掳C (water vapour pressure).
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Ingredients Worksafe Exposure Limits
TWA, mg/m3 STEL, mg/m3
Chemical Entity CAS No Proportion, %
fluometuron 2164-17-2 25 not set not set
prometryn 7287-19-6 25 not set not set
ethylene glycol 107-21-1 5 60 120
Other non hazardous ingredients secret <10 not set not set
Water 7732-18-5 to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.
ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients are not listed as
carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment鈥? (May 1995), nor in NOHSC鈥檚 鈥淟ist of Designated Hazardous Substances鈥? (April 1999).
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be low. No hazards are anticipated from swallowing small
amounts incidental to normal handling operations.
Eye: This product may be mildly irritating to eyes. However, it is unlikely to cause any more than mild transient
discomfort. It is also unlikely to cause any lasting effects.
Skin: This product may be mildly irritating to skin. However, it is unlikely to cause any more than mild transient
discomfort. It is also unlikely to cause any lasting effects.
Inhalation: No inhalation hazards incidental to normal handling operations are anticipated from this product when used
at room temperatures.
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For prometryn :
LD50 Oral (Rat) = 5233mg/kg LD50 Dermal (Rat) >3100mg/kg
LD50 Dermal (Rabbit) >2020mg/kg LC50 Inhalation (Rat) >5.17mg/L/4hr
For fluometuron:
LD50 Oral (Rat) >6000mg/kg LD50 Dermal (Rat) >2000mg/kg
LD50 Dermal (Rabbit) >10,000mg/kg
First Aid:
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia. If
possible have this MSDS or product label with you.
Swallowed: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and give a glass of water to drink.
Eyes: If product gets in eyes, wash material from them with running water. If they begin watering or reddening, take
special care in washing thoroughly.
Skin: If product gets on skin, thoroughly wash contacted areas. No further measures should normally be required
unless irritation is noticed. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or mists have been inhaled, and irritation has
developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about 30
minutes, seek medical advice.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been established by NOHSC
Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3 for dusts or mists when
limits have not otherwise been established. The ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for fluometuron is set at 0.02mg/kg/day.
The corresponding NOEL (No-observable-effect-level) is set at 2mg/kg/day. The ADI for prometryn is set at
0.03mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 3mg/kg/day. Values taken from Australian ADI List, January 2001.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by
process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you
believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or
environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product.
However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or respirator may be preferred. For
help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product, to prevent irritation.
For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is suggested when using this product. It is always prudent to use protective
eyewear. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: Clean overalls or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Consult AS2919 for advice on
Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on Occupational
Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective
equipment before storing or re-using.
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage & Transport
No special storage and transport requirements. This product has no UN classification. Not a Scheduled Poison.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and
make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" below.
Spills & Disposals
Minor spills do not normally need any special cleanup measures. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from
entering drains or water courses. As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Stop leak if safe to do so, and
contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel or collect
recoverable product into labeled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. After spills, wash area
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preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services.
Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If there is
any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Dispose of only in accord with all
regulations.
Fire & Explosion Hazard
There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Flammability limits: Not applicable. This product does not burn.
Extinguishing Media: This product does not burn. Use extinguishing media suited to the materials that are burning.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear safety boots,
non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat, goggles and respirator. All skin areas should be covered.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic and corrosive
mixtures in confined spaces. Likely to decompose only after heating to dryness followed by further strong heating.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Nitrogen and
its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Hydrogen fluoride gas and fluorides. Water.
Materials to avoid: No particular incompatibilities.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥?, 1994.
AUSTRALIA
Contact Points:
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
If ineffective: Dial 1100 (Exchange)
For emergency response: Dial 1800 033 111
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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. The 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.
This MSDS copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, September, 2001.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9516 2079
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